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

22 Aug, 2025

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Jordan's Energy Plans

Spooked by regional tensions, Amman is seeking to improve the resilience of its energy sector. Egypt has played a helping hand, sub-chartering an FSRU and tabling a plan to quadruple interconnection capacity to 2GW.

Gas Plays A Dominant Role In Jordan's Power Generation Fuel Mix (TWh)

Corporate

15 Aug, 2025

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Acwa Power Wins Kuwait’s Az-Zour North Power Contract

Kuwait’s dilapidated power sector received a much-needed fillip this week, with an Acwa-led consortium securing a contract to develop the $4bn+ Az-Zour North 2&3 power and water desalination plant. New power generation capacity is urgently needed as Kuwait suffers blackouts even as electricity imports have risen.