Energy in the United Arab Emirates - wikipedia Energy in the United Arab Emirates Energy in the United Arab Emirates describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ). UAE has 7 % of global proved oil reserves, about 100 billion barrels. Primary energy use in 2009 in UAE was 693 TWh and 151 TWh per million persons. The UAE is currently transitioning from an electricity generation system nearly 100 % powered by gas power plants ( 2010 ) to 100 % powered by nuclear, solar and other renewables in order to substantially reduce its carbon emissions. It is also rolling out electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Location Contents 1 Overview 2 Oil production 3 Gas production 4 Solar 5 Nuclear 6 Climate change 7 References Overview Energy in the United Arab Emirates Capita Prim. energy Production Export Electricity CO-emission Million TWh TWh TWh TWh Mt 4.32 510 1,907 1,273 49.0 103 2007 4.37 601 2,074 1,267 70.5 131 2008 4.48 680 2,100 1,196 75.8 147 2009 4.60 693 1,963 1,084 79.5 147 7.51 723 2,050 1,129 83.0 154 2012 7.89 769 2,211 1,246 83.8 166 2012R 9.21 785 2,260 1,252 93, 7 171 2013 9.35 809 2,345 1,316 98, 6 168 Change 2004 - 10 73.8 % 41.8 % 7.5 % 11.3 % 69.5 % 49.4 % Mtoe = 11.63 TWh, Prim. energy includes energy losses 2012R = CO2 calculation criteria changed, numbers updated Oil production Main article : Oil reserves in the United Arab Emirates In June 2010 UAE had 6th top global proved oil reserves about 100 billion barrels, behind Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq and Kuwait. The crude oil production of UAE was more than 4 and less than 5 million barrels daily. UAE was 4th top crude oil net exporter ( 108 Mt in 2008 ) and 10th top crude oil producers ( 120 Mt in 2009 ). Gas production UAE has 7th top global proved natural gas reserves, above 6 trillion cubic metres. The global gas production in 2009 was 3 trillion cubic meters. Solar Main article : Solar power in the United Arab Emirates The UAE has massive solar generation potential, and its energy policy has shifted substantially due to the declining price of solar. The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy aims to provide 7 per cent of Dubai 's energy from clean energy sources by 2020. It will increase this target to 25 per cent by 2030 and 75 per cent by 2050. Nuclear Main article : Nuclear power in the United Arab Emirates Despite being a large oil exporter, the UAE is installing nuclear power plants to meet its energy needs. It has signed an agreement with the U.S. on nuclear cooperation, and is also a signatory to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Climate change United Arab Emirates was 6th top carbon dioxide emitter per capita in the world in 2009 : 40.31 tonnes per capita. Top countries were ( tonnes / capita ) : Gibraltar 152, U.S. Virgin Islands 114, Qatar 80, Netherlands Antilles 51 and Bahrain 43. All emissions from building and cement production are local but some people may argue that some United Arab Emirates produced fuels and / or goods are consumed abroad. The UAE has begun acting aggressively to reduce its carbon emissions. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ( DEWA ) plans a 250 MW pumped - storage hydroelectricity at Hatta using 880 million gallons of water 300 meter above a lower dam. References ^ Jump up to : 2011 report on oil and gas companies, Promoting revenue Transparency Transparency International 2011 p. 113 - 114, 116 Jump up ^ IEA Key energy statistics 2011 Page : Country specific indicator numbers from page 48 Jump up ^ IEA Key World Energy Statistics 2015, 2014 ( 2012R as in November 2015 + 2012 as in March 2014 is comparable to previous years statistical calculation criteria, 2013, Archived 2014 - 09 - 02 at the Wayback Machine. 2012, Archived 2013 - 03 - 09 at the Wayback Machine. 2011, Archived 2011 - 10 - 27 at the Wayback Machine. 2010, Archived 2010 - 10 - 11 at the Wayback Machine. 2009, 2006 Archived 2009 - 10 - 12 at the Wayback Machine. IEA October, crude oil p. 11, coal p. 13 gas p. 15 Jump up ^ IEA Key statistics 2010 Jump up ^ http://www.thenational.ae/business/energy/dubai-ruler-wants-solar-panels-on-every-roof-by-2030 Jump up ^ `` Nuclear Power in the United Arab Emirates ''. Country Briefings. World Nuclear Association ( WNA ). January 2011. Retrieved 2011 - 03 - 22. Jump up ^ `` US - UAE 123 Agreement ''. Retrieved 5 May 2010. Jump up ^ `` UAE NPT Signatory ''. Retrieved 5 May 2010. Jump up ^ World carbon dioxide emissions data by country : China speeds ahead of the rest Guardian 31 January 2011 Jump up ^ Which nations are most responsible for climate change ? Guardian 21 April 2011 Jump up ^ `` Dubai to build Persian Gulf 's first hydroelectric plant, 880 million gallon ' battery ' ''. Electrek. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016. 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Question: where does electricity come from in the uae
Answer: transitioning from an electricity generation system nearly 100% powered by gas power plants (2010) to 100% powered by nuclear, solar and other renewables