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

2 May, 2025

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Kuwait Starts Power Imports

Kuwait has already started 2024 power imports, well ahead of summer peak demand as an aging powergen fleet requires an increasingly onerous maintenance schedule.
Kuwait’s Peak Load Begins The Year With New All Time Highs (GW)
Power & Water

2 May, 2025

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Israel Looks To Make Coal History With Gas & Renewables Records

Israel aims to end coal-fired powergen next year as it leans on plentiful domestic gas to complement the fast-growing role of renewables in the country’s power generation mix.
Israel Power Generated (TWh): Gas And Renewables Hit Records For 2024
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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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