Energy planning in the Arab world

Efficient use of energy is of interest to the energy surplus regions as well as the energy deficit regions. Similarly concern about energy conservation is not confined to the industrially developed regions of the world. This article discusses energy planning from the Arab point of view. A framework for Arab energy modelling is first described. Then the application of a computer model—that of Mesarovic and Pestel—to Arab energy planning needs is discussed and some of the results are presented. Finally current priorities in Arab energy modelling studies are outlined. The Appendix surveys some existing models which address regional and international energy problems.