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In addition, a huge inequity currently exists between those who have more than enough energy, and waste most of it, and those who have none. In the 21st century, it is as unacceptable as it is unsustainable that over 1.6 billion people have no access to basic energy services.
Security of energy supplies is a major concern as fossil fuel and nuclear resources are finite and, as resources dwindle and prices rise, so competition intensifies, increasing the potential for military conflict.
The Middle East is a unique region and is obviously significant in terms of the global energy debate. In fact, for much of the last century the geo-political history of the region has been forged around access to and control over energy resources. Political instability remains a key factor in the region, with hydrocarbon resources still playing a definitive role.
The Middle East is a region comprised of countries that are at varying stages of development, with many countries having large populations of poor people, both urban and rural. The region as a whole is developing, with the population predicted to reach 350 million by 2050. In order to satisfy a desire for economic growth based on business as usual there will be a massive increase in energy production and consumption.
However, continuing and increasing economic growth does not necessarily require a massive increase in energy consumption. Countries in the Middle East have not just been blessed with an abundance of conventional energy sources, but all have qn abundance of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro.
Security of energy supplies is a major concern as fossil fuel and nuclear resources are finite and, as resources dwindle and prices rise, so competition intensifies, increasing the potential for military conflict.
The Middle East is a unique region and is obviously significant in terms of the global energy debate. In fact, for much of the last century the geo-political history of the region has been forged around access to and control over energy resources. Political instability remains a key factor in the region, with hydrocarbon resources still playing a definitive role.
The Middle East is a region comprised of countries that are at varying stages of development, with many countries having large populations of poor people, both urban and rural. The region as a whole is developing, with the population predicted to reach 350 million by 2050. In order to satisfy a desire for economic growth based on business as usual there will be a massive increase in energy production and consumption.
However, continuing and increasing economic growth does not necessarily require a massive increase in energy consumption. Countries in the Middle East have not just been blessed with an abundance of conventional energy sources, but all have qn abundance of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro.
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