Solar firm Enerwhere eyes new markets and oil and gas expansion – The National

Solar firm Enerwhere eyes new markets and oil and gas expansion – The National

Dubai energy company Enerwhere wants to expand into Oman, Saudi Arabia and Iraq as it evaluates the potential for solar energy to support upstream activities in the region.. "Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq are the near-term countries right now - for the next two or three years," chief executive Daniel Zywietz told The National.. Mr Zywietz sees more potential for expansion in this field, which allows owners to free up beach space taken by generators and moor solar panels offshore instead.. Has its eyes set on a more lucrative proposition - helping oil and gas companies in the Middle East reduce their carbon footprint by using solar energy to carry out upstream operations.. In the oil and gas sector we just set up drilling rigs and artificial lifts," said Mr Zywietz.. The company has been involved in drilling for oil at the Habshan field in Abu Dhabi and sees wider potential in taking over the power supply for the 500 drilling rigs operating in the region.. With regional oil and gas companies also pledging to be mindful of emissions, Mr Zywietz sees more potential for growth even at the heart of the fossil fuel industry.. Enerwhere is also looking for