Energy & Green Economy
From The Report: Ajman 2025
View in Online Reader

Ajman, the smallest of the seven emirates, had a population of nearly 583,000 in 2024. With no proven oil reserves and minimal upstream gas activity, the bulk of its energy-related revenue comes from its expanding midstream and downstream industries and value chains. Through a range of development blueprints and roadmaps, the Ajman government is working to integrate sustainable practices into all areas of daily life and economic activity and is actively seeking private investment in the production of renewable energies and advanced technologies.

Articles from this Chapter

Overview

Power evolution: Strategic partnerships expected to enhance diversification initiatives and bolster sustainable development
OBG
plus

The UAE possesses the fifth-largest oil reserves in the world and has been investing heavily in renewable energy generation for a number of years. Increased hydrocarbons production is being strategically targeted in the medium term to provide the revenue required for the effective diversification of both the national economy and energy mix. Ajman, the smallest of the seven emirates, had a population of nearly 583,000 in 2024. With no proven oil reserves and minimal upstream gas activity, the bulk of its energy-related revenue comes from its expanding midstream and downstream industries and value chains. Through a range of development blueprints…

Interview

Green transformation: Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, Director-General, Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, on advancing the sustainability agenda and creating a circular economy
OBG
plus

Interview:Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi Where can public-private partnerships (PPPs) accelerate sustainable development in Ajman? ABDULRAHMAN AL NUAIMI: Collaboration between public entities and private enterprises is fundamental to advancing sustainable development and fostering economic growth. By aligning efforts, both sectors drive efficiency, innovation and investment in sustainability-focused initiatives. PPPs are a catalyst for achieving high-impact results across infrastructure, resource…

Interview

Intelligent systems: Raed Alzaabi, Chairman, Supreme Energy Committee of Ajman, on strengthening regulatory frameworks to drive innovation
OBG
plus

Interview:Raed Alzaabi How will the Ajman Energy Strategy 2030 drive sustainability and investment in the energy sector? RAED ALZAABI: The Ajman Energy Strategy 2030 is designed to enhance sustainability, energy security and technological innovation while fostering investment. There is a central focus on reducing carbon emissions, expanding renewable energy adoption and promoting conservation efforts. Strengthening regulatory frameworks and aligning policies with federal and international…

Analysis

Collaborative approach: Climate strategy is guiding socio-economic development plans
OBG
plus

Ajman’s socio-economic development agenda has sustainability principles at its core. The government is investing significant human and financial resources into developing the hard and soft infrastructure required to facilitate progress towards the UAE’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Collaboration & Education With the UAE facing challenges such as water scarcity and rising average temperatures due to climate change, government departments are working to equip the future workforce with the knowledge and skills required to combat those issues. The inaugural programme of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department…

Analysis

Decarbonisation solutions: The Gulf is looking to carbon capture and hydrogen to drive the transition to clean energy production
OBG
plus

As hydrocarbons producers reap sustained revenue from high global prices, national oil companies (NOCs) in the Gulf are accelerating investment in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS); hydrogen; and cleaner sources of energy to make their activities less carbon-intensive and support the energy transition. Gulf NOCs’ low-cost production advantages and massive hydrocarbons resources mean that CCUS can reduce emissions for the coming decades as the world continues to rely on oil and gas amid the energy transition. Moreover, with the cheapest solar energy in the world, an abundance of wind energy and ample land on which to build green…