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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Saudi Arabia Makes Huge Push to Expand Gas Turbine Generation Capacity


Saudi Arabia Makes Huge Push to Expand Gas Turbine Generation Capacity
April 18, 2012 | By Thomas W. Overton, JD

A fast-growing population means skyrocketing electricity demand for the desert Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The government is trying to meet this demand head-on with a massive build-out of gas turbine generation capacity, but long-term success will hinge on its ability to produce reliable domestic supplies of natural gas—a problem for a country whose existence has long been tightly tethered to crude oil production. Read More »

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