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Water Stress Implications of Energy Scenarios for the Middle East: An Assessment of Risks and Uncertainties

In: Understanding Risks and Uncertainties in Energy and Climate Policy

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  • Bob Zwaan

    (Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN), Policy Studies
    Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
    University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science (HIMS))

  • Matthew Halstead

    (Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN), Policy Studies)

  • Tom Kober

    (Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI))

Abstract

Energy, water, and food systems have so far mostly been studied independently. In this chapter, we argue that it is important to take an “energy-water-food nexus approach” to analyzing these three resource systems. After briefly introducing the emerging literature on the energy-water-food nexus, we inspect the interrelationship between energy and water use in the Middle East. We present results for projected power production, water withdrawal, and water consumption levels until 2050 in the Middle East under both baseline and stringent climate policy scenarios. We also analyze how the use of different cooling techniques for the main power production options in the Middle East can yield water withdrawal and consumption savings in the electricity sector in the region. We end by informing authorities responsible for the implementation of energy-water policies on the risks and uncertainties associated with the water usage of future energy systems.

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  • Bob Zwaan & Matthew Halstead & Tom Kober, 2019. "Water Stress Implications of Energy Scenarios for the Middle East: An Assessment of Risks and Uncertainties," Springer Books, in: Haris Doukas & Alexandros Flamos & Jenny Lieu (ed.), Understanding Risks and Uncertainties in Energy and Climate Policy, pages 143-160, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-03152-7_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-03152-7_6
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