Thursday, May 14, 2026
North Africa power interconnectors emerge as new energy link to Europe- oil and gas 360

North Africa power interconnectors emerge as new energy link to Europe

(World Oil) – As Europe looks to diversify energy supplies and reduce carbon intensity, electricity interconnections and grid development across North Africa are gaining traction alongside traditional oil and gas trade. For decades, Europe’s energy relationship with North Africa has centered on hydrocarbons, including Algerian pipeline gas, Libyan oil and LNG exports from across the Mediterranean. Increasingly, however, electricity is emerging

Middle east electricity demand to grow 50% over the next decade- oil and gas 360

Middle east electricity demand to grow 50% over the next decade

(Oil Price)– The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has tripled since 2000, making the region one with the fastest-growing power demand on the planet. According to the IEA, the explosive growth was mainly driven by expanding populations and rising incomes, with air conditioning accounting for nearly half of peak