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 Jan, 2026
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Kuwait’s Power Imports Grow
Kuwait is importing record amounts of electricity even as temperatures have cooled. With limited capacity gains incoming, this is the new normal.
Kuwait Imported Electricity Almost Every Month In 2025 (Net Imports: GWh)
Power & Water
2 Jan, 2026
Top Story
Gulf Connections: The Era of Electricity Begins?
Talk of Gulf gas connections is history. Now the focus is on electricity interconnections that promise to yield healthy returns for decades to come
GCCIA Grid: Existing Infrastructure & Planned Expansion
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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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