Middle East Electricity Supply (2022-2027)

Trends (2022-2024):

• Gas-fired electricity remains the backbone of the region’s power supply, growing from 982 TWh in 2022 to 1,011 TWh in 2024, showing continued dominance.

• Renewables are growing significantly, increasing from 44 TWh in 2022 to 77 TWh in 2024, reflecting investment in clean energy.

• Nuclear power is expanding, rising from 29 TWh in 2022 to 47 TWh in 2024, highlighting new reactor additions.

• Coal-fired generation is declining sharply, falling from 18 TWh in 2022 to just 10 TWh in 2024, signaling a shift away from coal.

• Other non-renewables remain relatively stable but decline slightly from 344 TWh in 2022 to 348 TWh in 2024.

Future Projections (2025-2027):

• Gas power will continue expanding, reaching 1,180 TWh by 2027, ensuring it remains the dominant source of electricity.

• Renewables will see continued growth, reaching 113 TWh by 2027.

• Nuclear energy is expected to see modest growth, reaching 50 TWh by 2027, as more plants come online.

• Coal power will continue to decline, dropping to just 5 TWh by 2027, reinforcing the phase-out of coal in the region.

• Other non-renewables are expected to decline to 265 TWh by 2027, reflecting a shift toward more efficient sources.

Electricity Supply and TWh

Electricity supply is the total energy generated for use in homes, businesses, and industries. It is measured in terawatt-hours (TWh), with 1 TWh equaling one trillion watt-hours. Different sources—coal, gas, nuclear, and renewables—contribute to the mix, varying by region and policy.

Regional and Country Groupings

Middle East – Bahrain, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen