How much electricity does the UAE need?

Combined with UN population data for the UAE, an estimated projection of electricity generation demand is produced (Fig. S9 in the online Supplementary Data). For the year 2050, 127 TWh are required (yearly values). Segmenting this projection using the energy strategy yields Fig. 6a.

Which industries emit the most electricity in the UAE?

Total power generation demand and resulting emissions in the UAE (1985–2019) The three main emitting industries in the UAE are aluminium, steel and cement (Fig. S3 in the online Supplementary Data shows their activity levels). For EII, data were not available from UAE sources.

What are the three main emitting industries in the UAE?

The three main emitting industries in the UAE are aluminium, steel and cement (Fig. S3 in the online Supplementary Data shows their activity levels). For EII, data were not available from UAE sources. Production levels for cement, steel and aluminium were found on the US Geological Survey website and collected for all available years.

Could CCUS bring UAE steel-making to net-zero emissions?

In the best-case scenario, decarbonizing the steel industry yields a 96.5% reduction in that industry—a total 8.6% reduction relative to the BAU scenario in EII. With only 3.5% of BAU emissions remaining in that industry, CCUS could easily bring UAE steel-making to net-zero emissions.

What is the most effective steel mitigation policy in the UAE?

The single most effective mitigation policy in the UAE’s steel industry, which produces steel via the EAF route, is also the decarbonization of the power supply. This is despite the fact that it targets only power-related emissions, which form a smaller component of the total emissions factor than process-related emissions.