Energy in the United Arab Emirates

Energy in the United Arab Emirates describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE has 7% of global proved oil reserves, about 100 billion barrels.2011 report on oil and gas companies, Promoting revenue Transparency Transparency International 2011 p. 113-114, 116 Primary energy usage in 2009 in the UAE was 693 TWh and 151 TWh per million persons.IEA Key energy statistics 2011 Page: Country specific indicator numbers from page 48

In 2024, fossil fuels, primarily natural gas, accounted for about 75% of the UAE's electricity capacity, while the remainder came from nuclear and solar energy sources.

Overview

+ Energy in the United Arab EmiratesIEA Key World Energy Statistics 2015 , 2014 (2012R as in November 2015 + 2012 as in March 2014 is comparable to previous years statistical calculation criteria, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 , 2006 IEA October, crude oil p. 11, coal p. 13 gas p. 15 Populationmillion Prim. energyTWh ProductionTWh ExportTWh ElectricityTWh CO2-emissionMt 2004 4.32 510 1,907 1,273 49.0 103 2007 4.37 601 2,074 1,267 70.5 131 2008 4.48 680 2,100 1,196 75.8 147 2009 4.60 693 1,963 1,084 79.5 147 2010 7.51 723 2,050 1,129 83.0 154 2012 7.89 769 2,211 1,246 83.8 166 2012R 9.21 785 2,260 1,252 93.7 171 2013 9.35 809 2,345 1,316 98.6 168 Change 2004-10 73.8% 41.8% 7.5% 11.3% 69.5% 49.4% Mtoe = 11.63 TWh, Prim. energy includes energy losses 2012R = CO2 calculation criteria changed, numbers updated

Oil production

In June 2010 UAE had 6th top global proved oil reserves, about 100 billion barrels, behind Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq and Kuwait. The crude oil production of UAE was more than 4 and less than 5 million barrels daily.

UAE was 4th top crude oil net exporter (108 Mt in 2008) and 10th top crude oil producers (120 Mt in 2009).IEA Key statistics 2010

Gas production UAE has 7th top global proved natural gas reserves, above 6 trillion cubic metres. The global gas production in 2009 was 3 trillion cubic meters.

Solar

The UAE has massive solar generation potential, and its energy policy has shifted substantially due to the declining price of solar. Total installed solar power capacity in the UAE was over 5 gigawatts (GW) after switching on the 2 gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra solar project in November 2023, up from 133 MW in 2014. Solar energy provided 4.5% of national electricity generation in the UAE in 2022 and 8.3% in 2023, compared to 0.3% in 2014.

Nuclear

The UAE is installing nuclear power plants to meet its electricity needs. It has signed an agreement with the U.S. on nuclear cooperation, and is also a signatory to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

As of March 2024, all four new nuclear reactors are now fully operational in the Barakah Nuclear station, producing 5,348 MWe of electricity and allowing the UAE to produce 40 TWh of electricity per year.

Climate change United Arab Emirates was 6th top carbon dioxide emitter per capita in the world in 2009: 40.31 tonnes per capita. Top countries were (tonnes/capita): Gibraltar 152, U.S. Virgin Islands 114, Qatar 80, Netherlands Antilles 51 and Bahrain 43.World carbon dioxide emissions data by country: China speeds ahead of the rest Guardian 31 January 2011 All emissions from building and cement production are local but some people may argue that some United Arab Emirates produced fuels and/or goods are consumed abroad.Which nations are most responsible for climate change? Guardian 21 April 2011 The UAE has begun acting aggressively to reduce its carbon emissions. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plans a 250 MW pumped-storage hydroelectricity at Hatta using of water and 300 meter above a lower dam.

UAE is planning to generate half of its electrical energy by 2050 from solar and nuclear sources, targeting 44% renewables, 38% gas, 12% clean coal, and 6% nuclear energy sources.

The UAE intends to introduce electrification into the vehicle park. By 2030, the UAE wants to have 40,000 electric cars on its roads. As of September 2020, there were only 1,900 electric cars registered in the UAE.

In February 2024, British firm Hycap opened offices in Abu Dhabi, UAE, planning a hydrogen-focused complex in the region.

Energy in the United Arab Emirates

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