Bahrains minister of energy, Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, has unveiled the Kingdoms plans to implement renewable energy projects based on solar and wind technology
Energy
Saudi increases power projects spend estimate by US$25 billion
Saudi Arabia has increased its estimated spend on power projects over the next ten year from SAR 300 billion (US$80 billion) to more than SAR 400 billion (US$106.6 billion), according to the country?s deputy electricity minister
MENA region to witness increased investments in solar energy
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been tipped to become the upcoming solar power investment destinations for major market players, according to a new report by GlobalData
Shoaiba III power plant completed early
Alstom has completed the final unit of the 1.2 GW Shoaiba III steam power plant early and has handed it over to the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
Bahrain inaugurates largest independent power and water plant
The King of?Bahrain?has inaugurated the country?s largest independent power and water desalination plant, Al Dur, which can produce 1,234MW of power and 48 million gallons of desalinated water