The Energy Transition in Yemen

Yemen is facing a complex yet promising path toward energy transition, with its untapped critical mineral resources offering significant potential for future growth. Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, Yemen's energy landscape is slowly shifting towards diversification, with solar energy, biomass, and hydropower playing increasingly important roles in its energy mix. The country is home to a wealth of critical minerals, including aluminium, copper, cobalt, and gold, which are essential for global clean energy technologies like batteries and electric vehicles. However, Yemen's mineral extraction capabilities remain largely untapped, hindered by ongoing conflict and limited infrastructure. The nation is striving to balance energy diversification and the development of its rich mineral resources with the need for sustainable growth. While ESG challenges persist, Yemen is making gradual progress, driven by international partnerships and a strong focus on rebuilding energy infrastructure. As Yemen works toward overcoming these challenges, its mineral resources, combined with clean energy solutions, could play a key role in its recovery and economic revival, positioning it as a critical player in regional and global energy markets in the long term.