New Market Research Report: Qatar Power Report Q4 2014

The Qatari power sector is set for strong growth over the coming decade as the government continues to spend heavily on new infrastructure projects, while domestic energy consumption continues to grow . With no sign of a let-up in government spending on the horizon, particularly as the emirate gears up for the FIFA World Cup in 2022, and the economy in good shape, demand for power is likely to continue rising over the next few years, leaving the electricity sector in good stead.

The outlook for the domestic power sector in Qatar remains bright. Government plans to build a huge USD3bn power plant, known as Ras Laffan D, coupled with the recent announcement of USD2.1bn in investments in the country's electricity transmission and distribution network, underline our positive outlook for the sector. Although Qatar is attempting to reorient its power sector towards the use of solar power and other renewable sources, for the time being the emirate remains almost entirely dependent on natural gas for its energy. With the economy continuing to grow at a robust pace, and the government anxious to ensure that the country is ready for the 2022 World Cup, this is likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future. Although such dependence on a single source of fuel for electricity generation would typically be a concern, given the emirate's vast supplies of natural gas and the government's deep pockets, it is difficult to envisage a scenario where this dependence translates into any serious risks for the sector's outlook any time soon.

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Key trends and developments in the Qatari electricity market:

* Qatar is planning to build a huge USD3bn power plant, known as Ras Laffan D. Although details remain scarce, the announcement aligns with statements made by the government in 2013 that it is intending to make investments worth USD22bn in its power and water infrastructure over the next eight years. The planned upgrades include the setting up of 140...

The Qatar Power Report features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s market assessment and independent forecasts covering electricity generation (coal, gas, oil, nuclear, hydro and non-hydro renewables), electricity consumption, trade, transmission and distribution losses and electricity generating capacity.

The Qatar Power Report also analyses the impact of regulatory changes, recent developments and the background macroeconomic outlook and features competitive landscapes comparing national and multinational operators by sales, market share, investments, projects, partners and expansion strategies.

Key Benefits

* Use BMI's independent industry forecasts for Qatar to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic planning in the power market.

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