By 2030, MENA is expected to have added 15.8 GW of nuclear capacity, a quantum leap from the current one gigawatt, representing a step change in the region?s energy mix, according to the latest research report by Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP)
Power Generation
SEC links seven transformer stations to main electricity grid

The initiative is in line with SEC?s efforts to connect the northern areas with the main power grid of the kingdom. (Image source: Jeff Wallace/Flickr)
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has announced the start of seven power transformer stations in the northern border area with a total value of US$560mn and capacity of 3613 mva
Improve your utility customer experience

IoT?s connected equipment is causing some concern over security. (Image source: Christiaan Colen/ Flickr)
As utility companies continue to develop more customer-centric businesses, cloud services are helping them to engage with the customers in a more appealing way
UAE?s Barakah One granted electricity generation licence

The electricity generation licence granted to Barakah One Company is the first of its kind in the region that will allow the plant to generate electricity from peaceful nuclear energy. (Image source: ENEC)
The UAE?s department of energy (DoE) has issued an electricity generation licence to Barakah One Company, the joint venture subsidiary company owned by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Megger makes winding resistance straightforward

Megger?s new MTO106 transformer ohmmeter has been developed specifically to provide an affordable yet accurate and reliable option for measuring DC winding resistance. (Image source: Megger)
Megger, a global manufacturer of electronic test equipment and measuring instruments for electrical power applications, has launched new MTO106 transformer ohmmeter to provide an affordable yet accurate and reliable option for measuring DC winding resistance in smaller distribution and transmission power transformers