Ahmed bin Saeed: Gas plays a role in enabling the economic growth of the UAE over the next 50 years
Converting the Hassyan complex to produce energy from “clean coal” to natural gas
Ahmed bin Saeed: "The initiative is in line with global trends to reduce dependence on energy sources with high carbon emissions."
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority: Natural gas is a safe and environmentally friendly source of energy.
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, blessed the decision of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, in agreement with the Hassyan Energy Company, to convert the Hassyan Energy Production Complex from clean coal technology to natural gas with an independent product system, with a production capacity of 2,400 megawatts.
His Highness said: "This step enhances the security of energy supplies in Dubai by diversifying the energy mix through the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the carbon neutrality strategy of the Emirate of Dubai 2050, to provide 100% of the energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050, and is in line with the directions To reduce dependence on high-carbon energy sources.
The initiative is also consistent with the pivotal role that gas is expected to play in enabling economic growth in the UAE over the next 50 years.”
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Chairman of Hassyan Power Company, said: “In line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote the transformation of Dubai into a neutral economy. carbon by 2050, we are working to implement a number of programs and mechanisms within the energy and water sector.”
He added: "To achieve the directives of the wise leadership and in support of the efforts of the UAE to reduce the effects of global warming and climate change;
We are moving forward with our initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.
Dubai has a clear strategy and specific goals to increase reliance on renewable and clean energy within the energy mix, as natural gas is a safe and environmentally friendly source of energy.”
Al Tayer said, "The Hassyan complex for energy production with natural gas will join the complex of Jebel Ali plants for power production and water desalination, which is one of the main pillars for providing the Emirate of Dubai with reliable, efficient and high-quality electricity and water services."
For his part, Mohammed Abunayyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACWA Power and a member of the Board of Directors of Hassyan Energy Company, said: “Hassian Energy fully supports the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the decision of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, in encouraging and promoting clean energy initiatives. and reduce emissions.
He added, "Hassian Power Company is proud to contribute to Dubai's success in reaching its goal of a future carbon neutral economy."
According to a study approved by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, achieving zero carbon emissions requires the participation of various key sectors, including the energy and water sector, through the promotion and dissemination of electricity production projects from solar energy, as well as energy storage and carbon capture technologies for fossil fuel power plants and flexibility on Demand, green hydrogen for power and water production and reverse osmosis plants using clean energy for seawater desalination and water production.
With regard to the transport sector, vehicle efficiency standards must be raised and the shift to electric and green hydrogen vehicles, while promoting the use of public transportation.
In the field of industry, there is a need to switch from fossil fuels to electricity from the grid, green hydrogen and solar energy, in addition to carbon capture technologies to reduce emissions in some other processes.
With regard to buildings, work must be done to enhance the efficiency of cooling processes for most buildings and achieve energy efficiency for all new buildings by 2050. For waste, carbon capture technologies must be adopted in waste-to-energy plants, landfill gas capture and recycling.
Hassyan complex includes a water desalination project with a production capacity of 120 million gallons per day using “reverse osmosis” technology, according to the independent water producer system, and work is underway to build water production plants using reverse osmosis;
As it requires less energy compared to flash distillation technology, this makes this a better option for desalination.
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