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

9 Oct, 2026

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Egypt’s Nuclear Vision

With work on Egypt’s first nuclear power plant progressing smoothly, Cairo is increasingly focused on connecting the El Dabaa plant to the national grid.
Egypt Powergen Fuel Mix (%): Gas Dominance Persists Ahead Of Nuclear Entry
Power & Water

9 Oct, 2026

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Saudi Arabia’s Renewables Revolution Accelerates Again

Saudi installed renewables capacity is on course to reach 20GW by year-end, and a series of mega-projects are set to double capacity again in 2027.
Saudi Arabia Installed Renewable Capacity (GW) Set To Double In 2027
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Saudi Arabia Prepares To Host Wpc Energy Congress

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Saudi Arabia Sees 2026 Budget Deficit Widening

2 Oct, 2026

Cyprus Targets October Aphrodite-Ishai Deal

2 Oct, 2026

IFC Mulls $120mn For Gebel El Zeit

2 Oct, 2026

Scatec Starts 900MW Egypt Wind Construction

2 Oct, 2026

Egypt-Saudi HVDC Connection Nears Completion

2 Oct, 2026

Syria Plans Arab Gas Pipeline Extension

2 Oct, 2026

Saudi Arabia: More CCGT Gains

25 Sep, 2026

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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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