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Electricity bills rise by 40 – 50 % in GCC region

A regional expert in AC systems has said that electricity consumption in summer in the GCC region rises by 50 percent compared to the...

Technology Transfer – Critical Issue

1.Statement comes in wake of World Bank report highlighting opportunity for developing countries to shift to lower carbon paths while promoting development and reducing...

MENA’s renewable energy growth expected to power regional economies, cushion oil...

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) economic wellbeing is on a sustained recovery path thanks to a positive global outlook, rise in oil...

GE Fuel Oil Treatment Technology Selected for Al–Quds Power Plant in...

GE (NYSE: GE) has signed a contract with Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to supply an advanced fuel oil treatment technology, FuelSolv, to help enhance...

Saudi Arabia Strategy to become a global leader in power, water...

A new study is set to reveal recommendations on how Saudi Arabia can become a leader in knowledge and innovation in power, water and...

Dubai announced 12 billion AED mega solar energy project

The Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) for Dubai has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This is a leading project implemented by the SCE and managed and operated by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

Dubai Peak Load records an increase by 7%

Networks capacity and efficiency levels overcome total figures of 2011 Building on its expertise as a sustainable world-class utility to meet the growing demand of...

Hillary Clinton shows strong support for IRENA

The United States Secretary of State, the Honorable Hillary Clinton commended the goals of the International Renewable Agency (IRENA) towards accelerating the rapid development...

World Energy Council launches “Tomorrow’s Energy Prize”

US$60,000 to be awarded to the best papers in six categories Leading experts invited to submit on future of energy The World Energy Council today officially...

Dubai to reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions

Dubai will develop a strategy to reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as recommendations for ultimately monetising them through a groundbreaking...

World Energy Outlook 2011 launched

World Energy Outlook 2011 launched

GE Applauds US-UAE Civilian Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement

GE applauds the U.S.-United Arab Emirates (UAE) civilian nuclear energy cooperation agreement that recently earned congressional approval. Commonly known as a “123 Agreement,” this...

POWER-GEN Middle East 2010 Conference open for submissions

The Advisory Board of POWER-GEN Middle East – the leading conference & exhibition for the power generation, transmission & distribution and water industries in...

Emerging markets: Driving force behind renewable energy investment

Energy requirements, policy and job creation are the key drivers Solar thermal energy has been a particularly popular investment with several large projects on the...

Sustainable Future Dependent on Energy Industry Support

Most countries struggle to balance energy needs Country is ranked in updated Energy Sustainability Index Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom achieve ‘AAA’ ratings...

World Future Energy Summit delegates to hear from South Korean Vice...

Organisers of the World Future Energy Summit have confirmed South Korea’s future energy blueprint will be presented by Kim Young Hak, Vice...

Shell looks out for a GameChanger; Highlights Masdar City

Are you an alternative energy entrepreneur? There are people who cannot stop dreaming up ideas to make things better. Still most of these ideas...

UAE issues commemorative coins on 2012 World Energy Forum

The UAE Central Bank has announced that it will be issuing with effect from Monday 22/10/2012, commemorative Gold and Silver coins on the occasion...