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2012 began with a particularly hefty reckoning for Jordan when the government received the largest energy bill in the Kingdom's history: JD2.75bn ($3.87bn). Jordan relies heavily on imports for its energy needs - some 98% - and in 2011, energy amounted to 26% of total Jordanian imports.
Renewable energy in the Middle East accounts for less than 0.05% of the world's share, despite its huge solar resources. This may be about to change.
Renewed thrust
German companies are stealing a march by committing to long-term renewable energy projects in the Gulf. But with the world economy stuck in the doldrums and conventional energy seen as the easy option for recovery, what future do 'green' technologies have in the region?
German companies are stealing a march by committing to long-term renewable energy projects in the Gulf. But with the world economy stuck in the doldrums and conventional energy seen as the easy option for recovery, what future do 'green' technologies have in the region?
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| Ranked by Market Cap Based on yesterday's close | No. of Employees | Total revenue |
| Company | Country | Market Cap ($mil) |
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| 1 | Saudi Electricity Company | Saudi Arabia | 15,721 |
| 2 | Qatar Electricity and Water Company | Qatar | 3,941 |
| 3 | Abu Dhabi National Energy Company | UAE | 2,118 |
| 4 | Jordanian Electric Power Company | Jordan | 356 |
| 5 | Lyonnaise des Eaux de Casablanca | Morocco | 341 |
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