Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 5

31-Jan-2011

QATAR

Kahramaa To Invest $4Bn In 12GW Power Plant

Qatar Electricity and Water Company (Kahramaa) is to invest QR15bn ($4.12bn) to build a 12gw power station to help meet the increasing energy needs of the country over the next 10 years, local media reported on 24 January. The company anticipates increasing electricity demand over the decade, particularly due to the development of the planned FIFA World Cup 2022 infrastructure. An...