Arabian Power & Water Summit
The Arabian Power & Water Summit (APWS) is the premier gathering of energy and water decision-makers in the Arab world. This year we will host Government Officials, Chief Executive Officers, Regional Directors, Chairmen and industry experts who gather at this one event for invaluable networking and knowledge sharing.
To register or download the brochure, visit: www.arabianpowerandwater.comGCC Power Market Report 2010: Keeping pace with demand
GCC Power Market Report 2010: Keeping pace with demand
The Gulf’s need to build new power stations remains as pressing as ever. Although the global economic recession of 2008-09 slowed the rateat which electricity demand is growing in the GCC, consumption is still climbing strongly.
Power and Water News
Qatar Electricity and Water Company buys stake in Jordan power plant
Amman East was Jordan’s first independent power project
Qatar IWPP to be tendered in 2014-2015
Qatar aims to boost power and water capacity through to 2020
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Qatar records 8.8 per cent peak power demand growth in 2011
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Qatar to tender major power transmission packages
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Dow to build waste and wastewater facility in Basra
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Kuwait invites advisers for second IWPP
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Iraq set to tender contracts for independent power projects
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Prequalification documents submitted for Iraq power plant
Power and Water Analysis
Power and water data
A look at the Middle East’s power and water sector
Rewarding commitment to quality
On 21 May 2012, Abu Dhabi will host MEED’s Quality Awards for Projects 2012, recognising best practice in project delivery in a variety of sectors. Entry for the awards is now open
Matthias Schnurrer
Matthias Schnurrer director of Gulf area, Fichtner
Jeff Larkin
Jeff Larkin is power and water director, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Power and Water Commentary
Dubai shifts focus to renewables
The emirate is planning a multi-billion-dirham solar park but securing funds for it will be key
Dubai's independent power project success is a positive sign
Hassyan independent power project is a change from Dubai’s traditional method of paying for infrastructure, but success is not guaranteed for other private power schemes
Iraq faces conflict over water crisis
Tensions could rise if the government does not take action to ensure adequate supplies
Fresh take on nuclear crisis with Iran
The international community needs a new strategy to deal with Tehran’s nuclear programme
Power and Water Special Reports
Power & Water Special Report
As the GCC’s population soared during the boom leading up to 2008 and governments struggled to keep pace with rising demand for water, the concept of subsidy reform started to become more palatable
Power and Water Special Report: 2011 developer rankings
MEED Insight’s annual survey of the GCC power and desalination developer market highlights the emergence of an industry heavy-weight
Power and Water Insight reports
GCC Wastewater 2009: The drive for capacity
Sewage treatment capacity will have to more than double over the next six years, according to new MEED Insight report GCC Wastewater 2009.
Is district cooling the answer to the Gulf's power demand?
With billions of dollars being invested in real estate and a growing need to rein in spiralling power demand, district cooling has experienced rapid growth in the GCC over the past decade
Keeping GCC power and water supply ahead of demand
With record economic and population growth, demand for power and water has never been greater, and GCC utilities are facing the most challenging time in their history.
Last Word
Power and peace in Iraq
Peace and electricity are mutually reinforcing in Iraq. Its new government needs to deliver both
Sponsorhip Opportunity
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