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Summary of Report No. 54455-MNA: Potential of Energy Integration in Mashreq and Neighboring Countries

Core Content

This report, published in June 2010 by the World Bank's Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), evaluates the potential for energy integration in the Mashreq region and its neighboring countries, including Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, the West Bank and Gaza, Libya, Turkey, and Iran. It focuses on the power and gas sectors, analyzing current demand and supply structures, identifying challenges, and proposing opportunities for regional cooperation and infrastructure development.

Main Views and Key Information

Economic and Energy Context

• The Mashreq region has experienced sustained economic growth, leading to a rapid increase in energy demand, particularly electricity.
• Electricity demand in the region increased by 145% from 1990 to 2008, with projections for further growth up to 2030.
• Most countries in the region face power disruptions, necessitating a reserve margin of typically 15% to ensure reliable electricity service.
• The reserve margin in the region has declined from 50% in 1990 to -6% in 2008, leading to frequent power outages.

Fuel Dependency and Shift

• Historically, the region relied heavily on oil for power generation, but this has decreased significantly due to the economic and environmental benefits of natural gas.
• The share of gas in power generation increased from 25% in 1990 to 48% in 2008.
• Natural gas is now a critical component for expanding power generation capacity, especially in countries with limited domestic production.

Investment Needs

• The total investment required for expanding generation, transmission, and distribution in the Mashreq region is estimated at US$131 billion by 2020 and US$108 billion by 2030.
• These investment levels necessitate substantial policy changes to improve the financial performance of the power sector and attract private sector investment.

Regional Integration Challenges and Opportunities

• Cross-border energy projects require well-structured regional integration schemes due to the need for infrastructure development.
• The report highlights the importance of interconnection projects in improving reliability, reducing costs, and achieving economies of scale.
• The World Bank and its partners are uniquely positioned to assist in identifying and resolving cross-border issues.

Country-Specific Insights

Egypt

• Egypt has become a major gas exporter, supplying gas to Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel.
• Gas production increased from 8.24 bcm in 1990 to 54 bcm in 2007, with further growth expected to 92 bcm by 2030.
• However, Egypt faces challenges in expanding its gas production capacity due to limited reserves.

Iraq

• Iraq has significant gas reserves but has historically consumed only limited quantities due to conflict and underdeveloped infrastructure.
• Gas production is projected to grow from 4 bcm in 2007 to 95 bcm by 2030.
• Implementation capacity is a major constraint in expanding gas production.

Jordan

• Jordan has relied heavily on imported gas and continues to seek to expand domestic gas production.
• Gas production increased from 0.12 bcm in 1990 to 3.53 bcm in 2007, with further growth expected to 8.55 bcm by 2030.

Syria

• Syria has limited domestic gas production and has been importing gas.
• Gas consumption is expected to more than triple by 2030, reaching 27.53 bcm.

Lebanon

• Lebanon has no domestic gas production but has been planning to import gas.
• Gas consumption is projected to increase from 0 bcm in 1990 to 3.98 bcm by 2030.

West Bank and Gaza

• The West Bank and Gaza have no gas infrastructure but possess an offshore gas field.
• Gas demand is expected to increase slightly to 2.8 bcm by 2030.

Turkey and Iran

• Turkey has extensive electricity interconnections with its neighbors and a well-developed gas infrastructure.
• Iran has significant gas reserves and is a key player in regional gas trade.

Regional Power Interconnections

• The report outlines the potential for regional power interconnections, emphasizing the need for infrastructure development and coordination.
• It identifies several potential projects, including the development of a regional coordination control center and the expansion of existing interconnections.

Gas Infrastructure and Pipelines

• The Arab Gas Pipeline (AGP) is a key infrastructure for gas transportation.
• The report discusses the potential for expanding gas exports from Egypt and Iraq and the need for additional pipeline capacity.

Renewable Energy and Integration

• Renewable energy, particularly solar power, is highlighted as a potential contributor to regional integration.
• The World Bank is implementing a Solar Power Initiative to assist in the development of large-scale concentrated solar power (CSP) projects in the MENA region.

Conclusion

• The report concludes that regional energy integration is essential for addressing the growing energy demand in the Mashreq region.
• It emphasizes the need for policy reforms, investment in infrastructure, and coordination among countries to facilitate successful integration.
• The World Bank and its partners are positioned to play a crucial role in supporting these efforts through technical assistance and financial support.