Industry heavyweights have reiterated the message that more needs to be done to ensure universal energy access during the opening day of Middle East Energy’s (MEE) Critical and Backup Power sector focus week

HE Suhail Al Mazrouei, minister of energy and infrastructure, has reiterated the UAE’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 70% and increase clean energy use by 50% by 2050 during the inaugural Middle East Energy virtual event

Energy professionals from across the world are gathering online for the first day of the inaugural Middle East Energy virtual event

Middle East Energy will spotlight the increasing demand for energy, which is set to grow by 3.35% per annum for the next 15 years in the region, as the Middle East and North Africa’ (MENA) population is estimated to grow by 20% to reach 581 million in 2030 and a further 24% by 2050 to hit 724 million, according to Statista

Research from Informa Markets revealed 83 GW of renewable and clean energy capacity, mainly solar and wind power, is planned across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region within the next 20 years, and more than US$15bn of solar power projects are expected to become operational by 2026