Middle Eastern countries are powered almost exclusively on gas and oil, with little coal reliance. 76% of power came from gas in 2023, and 18% from other fossil generation. Few Middle Eastern countries have taken significant steps to embrace clean electricity. Carbon intensity in the region is high, with an average of 658gCO2 per kWh in 2023, compared to the global average of 480gCO2 per kWh.
The Middle East stands out as one of the only regions in the world where solar and wind have yet to gain much traction. Many countries have less than 1% wind and solar in their mixes. This includes Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and Saudi…
