Several new projects will expand Bahrain’s power generation capacity, as the kingdom aims to meet rising demand from both residential and industrial consumers.
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Moves to privatise utilities assets in Saudi Arabia and expand the reach of its networks through increased investment should create new opportunities for private operators and service providers.
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait's diversification strategy includes public-private partnerships in energy sector from The Report: Kuwait 2017
In 2017 Kuwaiti citizens were offered an opportunity to own a piece of history in an unprecedented stock market floatation. An initial public offering (IPO), which was due to take place by the end of 2017, was for a 50% stake in the country’s first independent water and power project (IWPP), the initial phase of Al Zour north.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Jamal Jaafar, CEO, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC): Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2017
How will production cuts by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) affect KOC’s investment and exploration strategy?
Articles & Analysis | Exploration and diversification create opportunities in Kuwait's energy sector from The Report: Kuwait 2017
With about 6% of the world’s proven crude oil reserves and 1.34m citizens, Kuwait is a nation with a relatively small population that plays a major role in global energy markets. However, its reliance on a single commodity which is prone to significant fluctuations in value also presents challenges for the economy as a whole, and the energy...
Articles & Analysis | Increasing private ownership in Kuwait's energy facilities from The Report: Kuwait 2017
The decision to offer its citizens an opportunity to buy shares in its newest water and electricity generating plant is, in a sense, a case of transferring power to the people. The floatation of 50% of the equity of Al Zour North One, which began operating in December 2016, was always part of the plan. It is not a case of a long-established...