01 August 2012

POWER + Water Middle East will highlight the rapid growth in the regional energy sector, when it opens at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in October (8 to 10) this year.

Now in its fifth year, the premier event has so far attracted more than 100 exhibitors from 25 countries wishing to network and offer solutions to regional power generation, water and nuclear energy industries.

Being held in partnership with Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (Adwea), and Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) as a strategic partner, Power + Water Middle East brings together developers, manufacturers, buyers and service providers from a range of sectors in power and water to discuss products and technologies.

Anita Mathews, exhibition director for Power + Water Middle East, said: “Power consumption in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region has been growing significantly and is poised to grow at a faster pace in the years to come. Power + Water Middle East 2012 will provide the meeting place for regional and international suppliers of products and services that will drive investment in the future.”

The Middle East energy sector is witnessing a surge of fresh investment this year, with 97 new power and water projects worth $32.7 billion in 12 countries having started construction since the beginning of the year, or due to begin before the year-end.

In the UAE, 10 power and water projects worth $1.5 billion have been slated to begin construction this year, including the $740-million Noor One solar power plant, and Phase Two of the $580-million Emal power plant. Kuwait has given the green light for 19 power and water projects worth $4.2 billion, including the $2.7-billion Al Zour North independent water and power plant. Saudi Arabia has 15 projects worth $8.8 billion starting this year, including the $2-billion Al Qurayyah independent power plant, and the $1.2-billion Shuaiba Two power plant, according to figures released by market research specialist Ventures Middle East.

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