Middle East power grids need urgent reform

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The failure of Lebanon’s electricity supply highlights the inadequacy of public services in many parts of the Middle East and North Africa, says GlobalData’s MEED.

Jennifer Aguinaldo, Energy & Technology Editor at GlobalData’s MEED, comments: “As countries that are more tuned into climate change in the region jockey for position as potential green hydrogen hubs, protests are erupting in countries including Iraq, Lebanon and Algeria due to power outages, lack of potable water, or both. The summer months are especially challenging for these countries as soaring temperatures drive electricity demand higher, causing ageing thermal power plants or weak and inefficient transmission and distribution facilities to trip.” The situation in Lebanon is... ... More: Official Press Release GlobalData

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