GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL

Power Grid Study Approved 

Energy Ministers of the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) last week approved a feasibility study on linking the electricity networks in their states with the aim of safeguarding them from major power shortages through the supply of power in emergency breakdowns. According to Mr. 'Abd al-'Aziz al-Zamil, Saudi Minister of Industry and Electric Power, a committee has been formed to study the details of the...