Doubts over the availability of gas for power generation, growing demand for electricity, environmental concerns and the need to power desalination plants mean that many countries in the region are now planning to introduce nuclear into the energy mix.
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The cooling king
As general manager of SNC-Lavalin, Paul Beaudry is responsible for overseeing one of the largest construction and engineering firms in the MENA region. Utilities Middle East caught up with him at his offices in Abu Dhabi.
Cyber watch
Utilities are looking to install software to protect key infrastructure from threats to network security.
Pakistan in focus
Yawyar Mian reports from Lahore that dwindling reserves are pushing a search for new oil in Pakistan.
Holding the line
Despite the global downturn and growing competition, providers of systems testing equipment stand to benefit from a sustained period of investment by utilities seeking to upgrade and build new infrastructure.
Keeping the lights on
Growing threats to network security mean utilities need to take action to protect water and power grids.
Lifting and shifting
Hoisting valuable goods into place requires precision, balance, and unbridled confidence in the technology at hand, writes Matthew Scotland.
ExxonMobil and Hunt Oil rocked by ICC’s unprecedented ruling
World’s largest company loses arbitration battle with Yemen over disputed PSA.
UAE industry forecast
Offshore oil will prove critical to meeting production targets while sour gas holds the key to sustaining the UAE’s economic miracle.