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

15 Jul, 2022

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Kuwait Power Demand Drops

Kuwait’s power demand is down year-on-year. Coupled with record LNG imports, this means lower oil burn, freeing up more barrels for export.
Record-Breaking LNG Imports ('000 tons)
Power & Water

5 Aug, 2022

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Iraq’s Electricity Sector Enters State Of Emergency

Though Iraq power supply hit a record 22.7GW on 30 July, this equates to just two-thirds of demand. New power plants are in the works, but a lack of sales gas will limit gains.
Iraq Power: 2022’s Summer Peak Demand Of 34GW Is Some 12GW (55%) Above Available Supply (GW)
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KNPC Produces Clean Fuels

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Iraq’s Northern Crude Exports Drop Amid Refining Boost

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Egypt/Morocco Producer SDX: Output Slump, Takeover Scrapped

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SELECTED DATA

Morocco Power Generation By Fuel (2019, %) Coal Accounts For Over Two Thirds Of The Total

Kuwait Expects Electricity Demand To Surge In The Coming Years (Peak Load, GW)

Record Low Bids For Gulf Solar PV (US¢/KWH)

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