The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is experiencing a surge in power generation projects, with a total planned capacity of about 250GW. Solar energy leads the way, accounting for 45% of the planned capacity, followed by wind energy, fossil fuel-fired plants, and nuclear power. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Egypt are at the forefront of renewable energy initiatives, with significant capacity in the pipeline, including green hydrogen projects. While solar projects are booming in Saudi Arabia, other countries like Algeria and Iraq are facing challenges in implementing renewable energy projects due to investment frameworks and market restructuring. Gas-fired power plants are on the rise again in the region to support baseload power generation alongside renewable energy sources. Despite the growth of renewables, fossil fuel-fired plants still hold a considerable share of the capacity under construction in the Mena states, emphasizing the ongoing energy diversification efforts.