Power & Water

Details: Created: 06 January 2011

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Abu Dhabi will commission a 1,500 MW power plant in 2011. Building of the Shuwaihat-2 power plant will be followed up with the construction of a 1,600 MW power plant in the same area towards the end of 2011. The second power plant will reportedly cost around US$1.5 billion to build, and bids for the project are already being evaluated.

Details: Created: 05 January 2011

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

Details: Created: 24 December 2010

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Three Turkish companies have been awarded important contracts in Iraq to install 20 gas-powered turbines in three power generating stations, the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced recently.

Details: Created: 23 December 2010

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The recent Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit held in Abu Dhabi laid out an action plan for Gulf countries to combat water scarcity and diversify energy resource.

Details: Created: 22 December 2010

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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.