DID Press: Technical and infrastructure analysis indicates that eleven critical power generation and desalination facilities across the Gulf states and Jordan play a central role in supplying energy and water to both populations and industries. Some of these projects rank among the world’s largest infrastructure initiatives, covering a significant portion of regional electricity and freshwater production capacity.
Key projects include:
- Kuwait: Al-Zour and Al-Zour Thermal Power Plant form the backbone of national energy production.
- UAE: Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and Taweelah desalination plant are major contributors to energy and water supply.
- Saudi Arabia: Ras Al-Khair and Shuaiba complexes are vital for the kingdom’s energy and water infrastructure.
- Jordan: Aqaba and Al-Samra thermal plants provide a substantial share of national electricity.
- Bahrain: Al-Dur facility is a critical southern energy site.
- Qatar: Umm Al Houl and Ras Laffan/Ras Girtas plants are key to domestic energy and water supply.
Experts warn that escalating tensions or attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure could have cross-border consequences. The interdependence of Gulf energy systems means that key facilities are vulnerable to regional conflict, highlighting the importance of restraint to avoid triggering a new cycle of regional instability.