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INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT - ELECTRICITY & WATER
 Campaign launched to save water, energy
Posted on 23/07/2008
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched a campaign to raise awareness of water and energy conservation among the public under the slogan "Now that you know, don't let it go."
The campaign is a sequel to the "Your Decision Campaign" initiative that marked the introduction of a slab-based tariff system. The new campaign, which will target government departments, private companies and shopping malls, seeks to educate the public on avoidance of wastage of water and power to
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 TAQA joins United Nations Global Compact
Posted on 22/07/2008
The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM: TAQA), yesterday announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (Compact), the world's largest voluntary corporate responsibility initiative.
The Compact is an initiative to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies and procedures, focused on addressing human rights issues, environmental concerns and corporate
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 Government plans four power plants in Ras Al Khaimah
Posted on 15/07/2008
Four electricity plants with a total capacity of 740MW are to be built by the Ras Al Khaimah Government.
And plans for a 2,000MW plant to meet the needs of the emirate's future expansion are being studied, said Dr Khatir Massaad, economic advisor to the government and CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority. The first plant at Al Hamra, with a capacity of 120MW, will cost Dh440 million and will become operational in November.
An 80MW plant at Al Ghail Industrial City and another with a
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 Mohammed bin Zayed calls for rational use of water
Posted on 09/07/2008
HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces received here today Arab water ministers and officials. The Ministers are participating in the launch of the Arab Water Academy which is being organised by the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency in conjunction with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed called on officials to evolve strategies for rational and sustainable use
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 Arab Water Academy launched
Posted on 07/07/2008
Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan yesterday attended a ceremony to launch the Arab Water Academy (AWA) which will be based in the UAE. The Academy is co-hosted by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA).
The launching ceremony, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister '&' Chairman of EAD, was also attended by HE Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of environment '&' Water, Dr Mahmoud
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 TAQA and THEOLIA: Strategic partnership in Morocco
Posted on 16/06/2008
The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), a global energy company, and THEOLIA, a leader in the production of electricity from wind energy, signed on June 10th 2008 a strategic partnership agreement in the renewable energy sector in Morocco.
This agreement aims to create a consortium of these two prequalified companies to respond jointly to the international invitation to tender for the construction and operation of a 300 MW wind farm located in Tarfaya, Morocco.
TAQA and THEOLIA
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![]() Sharjah ruler issues decree on SEWA
Posted on 15/06/2008
Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has issued Emiri Decree no. 20 of 2008, amending Emiri Decree no. 1 of 1995 and its amendments, dealing with the establishment of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA).
The new decree empowers the SEWA to venture into business activities related to its main functions, including the setting up of central cooling stations and their networks and establishing clean energy companies or entering into
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![]() UAE per capita water consumption 550 litres per day: survey
Posted on 14/06/2008
Residents of the United Arab Emirates are among the highest per capita water users in the world, consuming an average of 550 litres per day, reported the Gulf News.
Water, said the paper, ranked as the issue of least concern in a survey conducted by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) to measure the level of environmental awareness and behaviour among the public in Abu Dhabi.
The findings have been revealed a decision by the authorities to reduce the usage of water to 350 litres per
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 Taqa plans US$5bn acquisitions this year
Posted on 12/06/2008
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) plans to make four major acquisitions worth US$5 billion (Dh18.35bn) in North Africa, Saudi Arabia, the US and Europe by the end of the year.
Talks on two of the deals are well advanced and should be concluded soon, said CEO Peter Barker-Homek. The other two are expected to be finalised in the second half of the year.
Taqa also plans to bid in the next six weeks to set up two power plants in Saudi Arabia and a wind-power plant in Morocco. Of the four
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 Dewa bonds at 125bps above Eibor
Posted on 31/05/2008
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) yesterday priced its benchmark size dirham-denominated Islamic bond sale at the top of a previously indicated range, two bankers at arranging banks said.
The state-owned utility priced its Islamic bonds, or sukuk, at 125 basis points over the six-month Emirates Interbank Offered Rate (Eibor), said the bankers, who declined to be named. The benchmark interest rate is now at 1.99 per cent.
The final size of the issue has yet to be decided, they
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 GCC Grid Phase I to come online in 2009
Posted on 27/05/2008
The GCC Interconnection Grid, which will link power grids of the six-member states, is progressing on schedule and the first phase is expected to come online during the first quarter of next year.
Power consumption in the GCC is expected to rise by six to 10 per cent annually as the region's construction boom continues with $1.8 trillion worth of ongoing projects.
Government officials and industry experts came together yesterday at a two-day Utility Expansion and Investment Congress in Dubai
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 TAQA joins the MIT Industrial Liaison Programme
Posted on 20/05/2008
The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, TAQA today announced the signing of a Letter of Agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to become a member of the Industrial Liaison Program (ILP).
Under the agreement, lasting at least two years, experts from TAQA and faculty members from MIT will explore TAQA's interests, needs and objectives as they relate to cutting-edge technology. The objective is to identify reliable and environmentally sustainable technology solutions that
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![]() UAE officially joins GCC power grid
Posted on 19/05/2008
The UAE has officially joined the GCC power grid in its current phase, it was announced here today.
Yousef Ahmed Janahi, Director of Planning at the Qatari Water and Electricity Corporation said yesterday that the UAE has fulfilled its financial obligations as provided for in the relevant agreements. The draft of the multilateral power grid agreement is ready and will be sent to GCC secretariat, he said.
The US$1.6 billion project is being carried out in three phases, with the entire grid
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![]() Abu Dhabi’s water conservation plans
Posted on 19/05/2008
Abu Dhabi, which has the highest water consumption rate in the world, is planning to slash consumption and focus on conservation. Residents used an average of 550 litres of water a day compared with 85 litres in Jordan, a country with a similar climate, said Dr Mohammed Dawoud, manager of the water resources department at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). The figure rises with the inclusion of water for agriculture and forestry, which was 68 per cent of total consumption in 2006.
High
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 ADWEA unveils new projects
Posted on 15/05/2008
The Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority has unveiled its 5-year strategic plan. As part of the plan, a number of new projects have been lined up. Within the few coming days, ADWEA shall receive tenders concerning Al Showayhat Project S2 for the production of 1500 Megawatt and 100 million water gallons per day.
"We also plan to launch another strategic project, AL Showayhat S3 for the production of 1500 Megawatt and 100 million water gallons per day. We would like to announce as well
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