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

8 Nov, 2024

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EBRD Steps Up Funding

The EBRD this week proposed $320mn in new renewables funding for Egypt, including backing for what will likely be the first integrated battery storage project to advance.
Egypt Targets Doubling Of Power Capacity To 120GW By 2040 With 60% From Clean Energy*
Power & Water

15 Nov, 2024

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Iran Wracked By Power Cuts On Winter Fuels Shortage

Iran’s power system has failed to cope as a surge in gas demand for heating has combined with low stocks of alternate liquid fuels.
Iranian Power Plants' Liquid Fuel* Reserves Are Well Down On Prior Years (bn Liters)
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Bahrain Tenders 1.2GW Power & Water Project

22 Nov, 2024

Abu Dhabi Starts Work On 1.5GW Solar

22 Nov, 2024

China Crude Imports (mn b/d): Russia Dominant As Malaysia/Iran* Takes Second With Record 1.78mn b/d For October (mn b/d)

22 Nov, 2024

Jordan Eyes Gas Expansion On Risha Reserves Hike

22 Nov, 2024

Adnoc Gas To Take Ruwais LNG Stake

15 Nov, 2024

Kurdistan Oil Proposal On Hold

15 Nov, 2024

Iran: South Pars Boost

15 Nov, 2024

Chevron Set For More Egypt Blocks

15 Nov, 2024

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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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