Research on converting Hassyan Complex from clean coal technology to natural gas

The Supreme Energy Council in Dubai discusses the integrated strategy for waste management

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the 69th meeting of the Council, which was held remotely, in the presence of the Vice-President of the Council, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.

The meeting discussed several topics, most notably the "Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2021-2041", and the executive phase of Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. (6) of 2021 regulating the provision of district cooling service in the Emirate of Dubai.

The meeting also dealt with converting the Hassyan Energy Production Complex from clean coal technology to natural gas.

Al Tayer said: "In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote sustainable development and increase reliance on clean and renewable energy sources, during the meeting, we reviewed the plans and roadmap (integrated waste management strategy 2021). -2041), which aims to encourage innovation in the management, recycling and conversion of waste into energy, and seeks to implement long-term projects over the next 20 years, by providing practical solutions to environmental challenges, in line with the environmental goals set in the government’s agenda.

He added: "In support of the leadership's directives, and in implementation of the (Glasgow Climate Charter) issued by the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26), we were briefed on the Emirate of Dubai's initiative to convert the (Hassian Energy Production Complex), to run on natural gas instead of clean coal technology, to enhance the transformation of the Emirate of Dubai. to a carbon neutral economy.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Council, Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, said that during the meeting, they were briefed on the waste-to-energy project carried out by Dubai Municipality, where the waste-to-energy plant will have a significant impact on the treatment of organic waste, and avoiding burying it in traditional landfills. .

He pointed out that procedures aimed at recycling 50% of the amount of waste are currently being activated, which reduces waste treatment and landfill operations.

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