“Power to X” in few words “Power to X” or “PtX” is a technology that consists in transforming electricity into another energy vector. This “X-vector” could be heat (Power to Heat) to meet industrial needs or to supply heating networks. It could also be a synthesis gas (Power to Gas) such as hydrogen for mobility […]
In southern Morocco, on the edge of the Saharan desert, lies a marvel of modern engineering that harnesses the power of the sun: the Noor Power Plant. This facility is not only the second-largest solar plant in the world, boasting a capacity of 510MW over an expansive area, but it is also a pioneering project […]
Experiences from Oman’s Miraah power plant Over the last decade, due to its maturing oil fields and limited reserves, Oman’s domestic crude oil production relied heavily on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods. Just as in Oman, most of the global oil production comes from mature or maturing fields with an average recovery factor […]
The African continent, a beacon of African growth, remains one of the fastest-expanding economies globally. Despite this promising trajectory, the economic foundation of many African nations is still predominantly tethered to commodity production and exportation, especially crude oil, underscoring a critical need for diversification and development of internal value-added operations. Oil is a natural resource […]
For years, energy has been heavily subsidized in the MENA region. As stated by the IMF, in 2011 energy subsidies represented 8.5 % of GDP and 22 % of government revenue, at a total cost of $240 billion. Moreover, “six of the world’s largest subsidizing countries are found in MENA, led by Kuwait, Iran, Saudi […]
Introduction to Africa’s Economic Focus Africa’s Mining Industry has become a critical focus for the international economic community, with its development taking center stage in the continent’s economic expansion. With growth having stalled in much of the world’s continents for the last few years, Africa has naturally seen its development take centre stage. Its growing […]
Angola, rich in oil, gas, diamonds, and other minerals, plays a pivotal role in showcasing how natural resources can fuel a country’s economic engine. Yet, with Angola identified as a Low Human Development Country and a significant portion of its population living below the poverty threshold, the question arises: Can Angola’s growth in natural resources […]
The African continent is often considered as a place of great opportunities for mining resources. But, figures show a different reality: the African continent accounts for 5.5% of the world total production in 2011[1], behind Asia (58.2%), Northern Americas (14.5%), Europe (9.9%) and Southern Americas (7.0%) and close to Australia (4.9%). This apparent contradiction is […]
