The Gulf region is entering a new era of energy use, driven by the combination of low-cost solar power and advanced energy storage solutions. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are turning the world’s cheapest solar electricity into reliable, dispatchable power through large-scale battery systems. This shift opens a significant opportunity for hyperscale data centres and other energy-intensive industries that require steady, 24/7 power supply. I recently discussed this transformation o

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has shifted from being a hopeful goal to an urgent necessity. The aviation sector faces mounting pressure to reduce emissions and meet ambitious climate targets by 2030. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, governments and industry leaders have announced bold plans for SAF, eSAF (electro-fuels), and lower-carbon aviation fuels (LCAF). Yet, ambition alone will not create the scale needed to transform the industry. The key challenge

The Energy Evolution Awards & Conference held in Dubai on February 10, 2026, brought together leading experts to discuss the future of renewable technology and the global energy transition. The panel featured insights from Phil Teague, Jeffrey Beyer, Vaishakh Nair, and Paul Louis Kiesow, moderated by Pamela Fann. Their discussion highlighted key challenges and opportunities in clean energy adoption, sustainability, and innovation shaping the next decade. Panel discussion at t

There's a massive opportunity for energy efficiency, renewable energy, grid automation and energy storage in Kuwait. The country can save billions of dollars, reduce emissions, boost exports and strengthen grid resilience.  Zest's Managing Director Jeffrey Beyer joined a panel of experts at the  Kuwait Society of Engineers  Clean Energy Conference to share how best practices in the Gulf could be applied to Kuwait.  We extend our thanks to  Salem Alajmi  for the invitation, Dr

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are investing in carbon capture, which is central to the Circular Carbon Economy, says Beyer. 🌍 By 2030, Middle East carbon capture capacity is expected to rise ~5x to ~26.5 Mtpa, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar delivering ~82%. 🏗️ What’s being built 🇸🇦  aramco : Jubail hub delivering ~90% of Saudi CCS capacity (2027) 🇶🇦  QatarEnergy : Two capture units at Ras Laffan (2026–27) Why this matters: 🛠️ Regional strengths - China's good at solar, Denmark's

At the  World Future Energy Summit , Jeffrey Beyer and the panel were asked: "Does energy security trump net zero?"  Beyer addresses the World Future Energy Summit For energy importers , it’s a false choice. The two reinforce each other. More renewables = more local supply at predictable prices = more security. But for energy exporters , the question is different. In the GCC and other exporting economies, energy security is really about demand stability at prices that sustain

Jeffrey Beyer joined  Asharq Business اقتصاد الشرق  to kick off 2026, discussing the potential impact of the situation in Venezuela and what to look out for in the clean energy space, including how batteries and data centres are changing the game, especially in Saudi Arabia.  Thanks  Sahar El Mizari  and  Abdullah Al-Subaie  for the discussion, and  Ahmed Othman  for the invitation.

Jeffrey Beyer, UNDP Chief Technical Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Energy, Stephen Gitonga, Regional Energy Specialist, UNDP Regional Hub for Arab States First published on UNDP's website on 5 October 2025 Saudi Arabia is defying expectations by accelerating renewable energy deployment at a remarkably impressive pace. While it started from a lower base than many other countries, it is now outperforming even nations that began from a much stronger starting point. The Kingdo

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