Middle east countries are embarking on a massive power and electricity investment programme over the next five years to significantly expand the regions power generation and secure stable power supplies for the future.

ABB was awarded a contract valued at US$39 million from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to improve the efficiency of power transmission and distribution in the country?s Eastern Province, according to a company statement.

Qatar General Electricity and Water Company (Kahramaa) is pushing ahead with expanding the countrys electricity capacity with a collaboration with Alstom Grid to build sub-station plants for US$695mn.

There is sufficient electricity and water to meet the needs of Dubai residents and businesses for the next five years, a senior Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) official revealed.