Energy in the United Arab Emirates describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE has 7% of global proved oil reserves, about 100 billion barrels. Primary energy usage in 2009 in the UAE was 693 TWh and 151 TWh per million persons. The UAE is currently. .
In June 2010 UAE had 6th top global proved oil reserves, about 100 billion barrels, behind , , , and . The crude oil production of UAE was more than 4 and less than 5 million. .
The UAE is installing nuclear power plants to meet its electricity needs. It has signed an agreement with the U.S. on nuclear cooperation, and is also a signatory to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. As of October, 2022, three reactors (out of 4) in the .
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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. .
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 aimed to provide 7% of Dubai's energy from clean energy sources by 2020 and planned to increase this. .
was 6th top emitter per capita in the world in 2009: 40.31 tonnes per capita. Top countries were (tonnes/capita): 152, U.S. 114, 80, 51 and 43. All emissions from building.
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