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This article explores the option for a future completely interconnected power grid in the Middle East and possibly connected to a Europe or worldwide grid. Why do we actually need an integrated grid? What is already been done? And what Continue reading Electricity grid interconnection in the Middle East
Battery demand is expected to grow strongly in the (near) future in the following areas: Electrical car batteries Home storage batteries The electrical car market is expanding. As the figure below predicts annual global electrical vehicle sales are projected to Continue reading What can we expect for future battery demand
Electric cars aid to the energy transition because their power source electricity can be derived from other sources than only oil and gas. Aside from that the well-to-wheel ratio for electric cars is more efficient. Overall in the world Electric Continue reading Adoption of Electric cars in the Middle East
In this article the most important Oil and Gas fields in the UAE will be discussed and the challenges for oil & gas production. The best practice strategies for oil production are formulated for each of the major oil/gas fields. Continue reading Strategies for UAE Oil & Gas Field Management
This section will give you insight as energy consumer to how you can save on energy consumption, help with the energy transition, invest in solar panels and others.This information is independent and aimed to give you the benefits of professional Continue reading Energy Consumer Advice
Marine energy is in many articles discarded as future sustainable energy source of the United Arab Emirates. Often solar, wind and waste energy solutions are described as the most vial future sources in the area. Obviously, the potential of solar Continue reading Marine Energy Potential in the UAE
Why is the availability of Energy Data in the UAE so important? Economic theory tells about incentives. If people have an incentive do buy something, or in this case use electricity they do as long as the benefits they derive Continue reading The availability and use of Energy Data in the UAE
With the founding of Etihad and others, Energy Service Companies (ESCO’s) have established a position in the UAE energy market. This article will discuss the role of ESCO’s in the UAE Energy market, why they have become so popular and Continue reading The role of ESCO’s in the UAE Energy Market
Many articles have been written on oil price determination. Other than going into the price dynamics this article will investigate deeper the typical commodity oil price drivers and what makes it price determination different than other commodities, like for example Continue reading What drives the oil price in the Middle East and the rest of the world?
This article discusses Energy Consumption trends in the UAE and compares it to another small densely populated country in Western Europe, the Netherlands. Energy consumption in the UAE has been steadily rising over the last years. From 2008 to 2012 Continue reading Energy Consumption trends in UAE compared to the Netherlands