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Supplement: GCC Power Market Report 2010
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Bahrain maintains reserve margin
Through effective forward planning, Manama has been able to build up a larger generation reserve margin than that seen in other Gulf states -
Demand for electricity soars in Abu Dhabi
While the rate of electricity demand growth slows in other emirates, consumption in the UAE’s biggest emirate will double by 2015 -
Doha considers power exports
Following the start-up of the Mesaieed plant, Qatar has the capacity to export electricity via the GCC interconnected distribution grid -
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. -
GCC Power: Harnessing the elements
Traditionally the Gulf states have relied on gas to fuel their power stations, but a shortage of supplies is forcing them to consider renewable energy -
Joining the nuclear family
Nuclear energy is soon to become part of the regional power mix as Abu Dhabi, Jordan and Egypt make progress with their programmes -
Kuwait: Testing the appetite of investors
Kuwait is pushing ahead with its first independent power and water project. Its success will determine the future strategy in the country -
Muscat faces fuel dilemma
Historically, Oman has sought to maximise its oil and gas revenues by exporting the bulk of its output, but this has resulted in a domestic shortage of gas for power generation -
Plugging the skills gap
The UAE and Jordan are attempting to develop a local workforce of engineers to manage and operate their nuclear energy programmes -
Saudi Arabia straining to meet demand
Electricity demand in the kingdom is rising by about 8 per cent a year, driven by a rapidly expanding population and industrial base -
The Gulf looks beyond gas
With access to gas becoming increasingly diffi cult, the region’s utilities are exploring alternative feedstock options
