Power & Water

Middle East & North African countries’ electricity sector policies are undergoing major changes. Although oil and gas fired power plants dominate, governments are increasingly seeking alternatives. Fuel importers are looking to reduce their imports bills, while exporters are increasingly seeking economic diversity.

Power & Water

27 Mar, 2026

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US Threats On Iran Power Grid

The US threat to strike Iranian power plants points to a focus on high-value targets as leverage to push Tehran to the negotiating table. The electricity sector offers hundreds of targets that cannot easily be defended.
Iran's Summer Peak Load Exceeds Maximum Supply (GW)
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3 Apr, 2026

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Middle East Renewables Growth Set The Global Pace In 2025

Renewable energy growth in the Middle East outpaced every other region last year, says the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). An ambitious pipeline of projects led by Saudi Arabia will keep up the regional pace for the rest of the decade.
Renewable Capacity Growth In The Middle East Outpaced Asia In 2025 (%)
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Oman Renews Contracts For 3.5GW Of Gas-Fired Power

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New Crude Supplies For Oman’s Duqm Refinery

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Aphrodite Partners Confirm Egypt HGA & Gas Sales Term Sheet

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SELECTED DATA

Abu Dhabi’s Ewec Calls For Massive Rollout Of Solar Capacity Out To 2037* (GW)

Saudi Arabia's Accelerating Renewables Rollout (GW, End-Year Capacity)

Abu Dhabi’s Current Solar Capacity Pipeline^ Envisages 12.1GW From 2028 (GW)

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