GCC Power Market Report 2010
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Gulf looks beyond gas
With access to gas becoming increasingly diffi cult, the region’s utilities are exploring alternative feedstock options
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