Sharif Al-Olama, the Deputy Minister of Energy and Petroleum Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, announced at the "ADIPEC" energy exhibition in Abu Dhabi that despite regional crises, the country has become a reliable energy supplier for Europe and the world. He stated that UAE's oil exports have continued throughout the crisis, and the country is utilizing the experiences gained to strengthen its energy infrastructure.
Continuing Oil Exports During Crises
Al-Olama highlighted the importance of diversifying energy sources in this conversation, stating: "Diversifying energy sources was the right decision and helped us ensure that our systems remain operational and services are provided without interruption throughout the crisis." He also emphasized that investment in creating diverse export routes has contributed to the continuity of oil transfer to international customers. Al-Olama added: "It is expected that this situation will improve further over time."
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Development of Renewable Energies
The UAE's Deputy Minister of Energy also reported on the country's solar power generation capacity, stating that the UAE currently has about 8.2 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity and intends to increase this capacity to 20 gigawatts or even more. He explained that the UAE has some of the cheapest kilowatt-hours of electricity generated from renewable energies in the world and is expanding this capacity.
Al-Olama continued: "We have learned many lessons from the current crisis; whether in the design of facilities, the capacities we are creating, or in forecasting backup systems and alternative capacities within the system." He also referred to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence data centers and the challenges it poses for energy planners, stating that these challenges seriously require precise planning and the use of artificial intelligence tools to increase efficiency.
In conclusion, Sharif Al-Olama emphasized that the UAE will continue to be a reliable energy supplier in the future and believes in strategic partnerships with other countries. He said: "We believe in successful partnerships and strategic collaborations that create added value for both parties."
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