United Arab Emirates energy report

• The Government targets a share of 44% of renewables in the energy mix in 2050.
• The updated NDC rose GHG emissions reduction target to 31.5% by 2030 (compared to 23.5% previously).
• TAQA holds about 40% of the power capacity; it acquired ADPower's assets in 2020.
• ADNOC is the main oil producer.
• UAE ranks in the world's top 10 in terms of oil & gas reserves. Around 95% of these reserves are in Abu Dhabi.
• Gas represents 90% of the power mix.
• Motor fuel prices rose by 35% in 2021.
• Gas covers 90% of total energy consumption.
• In 2022, Eni announced the discovery of a large gas field.
• Abu Dhabi is studying the possibility of producing hydrogen from nuclear.

• Institutions & Energy Policy

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federal state made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The UAE is bordered by Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south; it shares sea borders with Qatar, Iran, and Pakistan. The federal structures draft the outlines of general policies, while the emirates implement those policies.

• Energy Supply

  Oil:

  Oil production did not recover from its 9% decrease in 2020 and remained stable at 172 Mt in 2021. It had previously remained stable between 2015-2019 at around 180 Mt after a rapid increase of around 6%/year between 2010 and 2015.

  The country exports around 85% of its production (2021), almost exclusively to Asia and the Pacific region.

• Energy Prices

  Electricity:

  Each emirate decides its prices independently. Electricity prices are dependent on natural gas prices.

• Energy Consumption

  Total energy consumption per capita is very high (the 11^th highest worldwide in 2021) and represented 6.8 toe in 2021. Per capita electricity consumption was also very high in 2021 at 13 MWh (8^th highest in the world), because of air conditioning in buildings and electro-intensive industries (aluminium).

• Issues & Prospects

  Electricity:

  The sharp growth in the consumption of electricity has led the UAE to commit to making important investments for the construction and extension of power plants.

• GENERAL OVERVIEW
• INSTITUTIONS AND ENERGY POLICY
• ENERGY SUPPLY
• ENERGY PRICES
• ENERGY CONSUMPTION
• ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
• DATA TABLES
• ABBREVIATIONS
• GLOSSARY

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Below is a list of the United Arab Emirates energy market report graphs:

• GRAPH 1: CO₂-energy Emissions (MtCO₂)
• GRAPH 2: Installed electric capacity by source (2021, %)
• GRAPH 3: Gross power production by source (TWh)
• GRAPH 4: Power generation by source (2021, %)
• GRAPH 5: Gasoline & diesel prices (US$/l)
• GRAPH 6: Consumption trends by energy source (Mtoe)
• GRAPH 7: Total consumption market share by energy (2021, %)
• GRAPH 8: Final consumption market share by sector (2021, %)

In the United Arab Emirates energy market report you will find the following tables:

• Economic Indicators: Annual historical data including population, GDP growth, imports and exports, inflation rate, energy security and efficiency indicators, CO₂ emissions.
• Supply Indicators: Historical data including oil and gas reserves, electric and refining capacity, energy production, power production and external trade. All are detailed by energy source.
• Demand Indicators: Historical data including consumption per inhabitant, consumption trends, total consumption by energy source, final consumption by energy source and sector, and electricity consumption by sector.
• Energy Balances: Single table displaying the overall energy industry balance per annum, also graphically displayed by energy sub-segment.
• Infrastructure Projects: Covers power plant projects by energy, technology, status and operator.