Energy

A $9bn deal inked in Egypt will give a substantial boost to the country's electricity generation capacity, helping the government address power shortages and support a growing population and economy.  

Rising domestic consumption and dwindling hydrocarbons reserves will increase pressure on Thailand’s downstream energy and petrochemical firms to secure feedstock, though lower international oil and gas prices have helped reduce production costs for now. 

Falling global coal prices and rising domestic demand will see a growing number of private coal-fired power plants open in the Philippines by 2020, dramatically improving electricity supply in the wake of continued shortages. 

Production from Saudi Arabia’s oil fields will remain at near record levels for the next few months, with Riyadh looking to maintain above-average output despite low prices.

Plans by Abu Dhabi to invest more than $25bn over the next five years to increase offshore oil production capacity look set to secure the emirate’s position as a leading oil producer, amidst a global decrease in oil and gas capital expenditure. 

In spite of broader global headwinds, the oil and gas industry in Ghana is targeting a substantial increase in production over the coming years.