The Prospects, Challenges, Gains and Opportunities – An Analysis of the Environmental Policies, Models and Strategies in the United Arab Emirates’ Oil and Gas Sector

Abstract

The UAE aims to increase the global competitiveness of the UAE by increasing the share of renewable, clean and alternative energy sources in its overall energy mix. In this study, a commentary on the prospects, challenges, gains & opportunities of the environmental policies, models & strategies in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Oil and gas sector are discussed in how they play an important role in meeting the UAE's energy needs. The findings of the paper were that in the short to medium term, the "energy transition" is unlikely to have a negative impact as energy demand continues to grow.