ACWA Power Projects signs Gold Sponsorship of POWER-GEN Middle East

Recent reports have demonstrated that the Middle East and North Africa region will be investing $61.2 billion in its power and water sectors between 2007 and 2011.

From 4th-6th February 2008, POWER-GEN Middle East will receive over 3000 industry professionals, who will gather for 3 days to enjoy the industry's leading conference and experience the latest developments and ideas for the future of the Middle East power and water sectors.

POWER-GEN Middle East is a key forum for senior executives and industry leaders to meet and discuss a range of topics, from the region's energy markets, latest technologies and issues relating to power generation, transmission & distribution and water, in order to meet the challenge of the rapid growth in demand for power and water.

Event Director, Glenn Ensor, said, "We are delighted that ACWA Power Projects are supporting this event as the Gold Sponsor. They join an excellent list of supporting organizations for POWER-GEN Middle, such as the Bahrain Ministry of Electricity and Water, AUPTDE and the Independent Power Producers Forum."

"With the involvement of ACWA Power Projects in both power and water projects, they will benefit significantly from the development of POWER-GEN Middle East to include water as an integral industry sector in the event."

POWER-GEN Middle East 2008 will offer broader appeal, as the event has further developed its interests in the regions water industry, in a region where power and water sit hand-in-hand like no other region in the world.