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.^[1] Primary energy usage in 2009 in the UAE was 693 TWh and 151 TWh per million persons.^[2]

The UAE is currently transitioning from an electricity generation system nearly 100% powered by gas power plants (2010) to 100% powered by solar, other renewables and nuclear in order to substantially reduce its carbon emissions. It is also rolling out electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

^ 2011 report on oil and gas companies, Promoting revenue Transparency^{[dead link]} Transparency International 2011 p.113-114, 116
^ IEA Key energy statistics 2011 Archived 2011-10-27 at the Wayback Machine Page: Country specific indicator numbers from page 48

[TI2011-1] 2011 report on oil and gas companies, Promoting revenue Transparency^{[dead link]} Transparency International 2011 p.113-114, 116

[IEA2010-2] IEA Key energy statistics 2011 Archived 2011-10-27 at the Wayback Machine Page: Country specific indicator numbers from page 48

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