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The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), a joint-stock company composed of six countries in the Arabian Gulf, organized a forum on “Climate Change and Energy Security”. This event is on 4day October 2021 at the Gulf Cooperation Council Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
At the time of the forum, GCCIA announced that the actual savings realized by member states during 2020 is estimated to be US$18287 million, which is due to savings in investment in the construction of power stations, reduction in operating costs and operating reserves, and economic savings. The forum witnessed a gathering of policymakers, energy industry experts and thought leaders who set the annual energy and climate change agenda.
Some of the political figures participating in the forum are Eng. Fatima Al Foora Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Energy Policy, Ministry of Energy, Abu Dhabi, UAE; English. Chris Peeters, CEO of Elia Group, Belgium; Dr. Lawrence E. Jones, Vice President of International Projects, Edison Electrical Institute (EEI); Dr. Anes Dallagi, Project Director and Middle East Manager of EDF Power System and Transmission Engineering Center, and King Abdullah Petroleum Research Dr. Amro El-Shurafa, Energy Policy and Technology Advisor of the Center. The discussion was moderated by Ahmed Al-Ebrahim, Chief Engineer of GCCIA.
The main goal of the forum is to discuss issues related to climate change and their impact on future energy security and how to deal with them. The focus of the discussion was to assess the role of the energy sector of the Gulf Cooperation Council in reducing carbon footprint and carbon emissions and the role of GCCIA in the grid interconnection of the integration of new and renewable energy sources.
Commenting on the event, GCCIA Chief Engineer Ahmed Al-Ebrahim said: “We are very pleased to host the Climate Change and Energy Security Forum because it demonstrates our commitment to address climate change and reduce our collective carbon footprint. The global consumption pattern is changing. The climate is changing, and the Gulf region will also undergo tremendous changes. We must prepare for change and keep up with the rest of the world in achieving sustainable development goals. Now is the time to take action.”
According to reports, as the population of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) grows, Middle East Energy will witness an increase in energy demand. The energy demand in the region will increase by 20% at a rate of 3.35% per year for the next 15 years. As the demand for energy continues to increase, the improvement of energy system integration will promote broader market integration and promote sustainable development. Therefore, the “Climate Change and Energy Security” forum provides a platform to discuss the impact of changes in the energy system in the region, the challenges facing the energy industry, work with industry leaders and share views on global energy trends.
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