걸프 주요국의 에너지전환과 재생에너지 부문 분석

초록

The corona pandemic, as well as the shale revolution and responses to climate change, are shaking the global energy landscape. Nevertheless, energy transitions seem to emerge as a cornerstone of energy policy in most countries. Gulf countries, which occupy crucial positions in the energy landscape, are also joining this wave of energy transitions. Focusing on the three major Gulf countries, which are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, this study shows their energy industries' current status and energy transitions. Also, the study analyzes the competitiveness of each country's renewable energy sector. The UAE presents outstanding competitiveness in the renewable energy sector. Saudi Arabia also seems to make considerable efforts for energy transitions and renewable energy deployment expansion. Both countries will provide Korea with a number of opportunities for cooperation in energy transition and renewable energy such as solar and hydrogen. Meanwhile, Qatar does not appear to have a firm intention to transform itself from its natural gas-oriented economic structure, and the results drew a lower level of competitiveness in its renewable energy sector than the two neighbors. Thus, Korea will need to keep focusing on natural gas infrastructure projects, including shipbuilding, as well as LNG import.

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