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Department Of Energy Declares Sustainability Projects In ADSW 2023 | |
| Sumita Pawar |
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has announced its participation in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023.
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According to the report, the DoE has also declared several clean energy and water projects that will reduce CO2 emissions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
It is the principal sponsor of the event for the fifth year in a row.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy was established in 2018 with a vision of powering Abu Dhabi's economy, sustaining its people, and protecting the environment.
It enacts and develops policies, regulations, and strategies to support the emirate’s energy transition, develop its people's capabilities, and create an efficient energy system.
The report says that it protects consumers and reduces the sector's effect on the environment. It also makes sure that reliable, safe, and affordable energy and related services are available by using the latest technology.
The DoE aims to emphasise the Emirate’s sustainability and energy transition leadership among global industry and governmental delegates as Abu Dhabi continues to build a sustainable future and move towards its 2050 net zero goals.
As the report stated, this year, the DoE will showcase its "Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035" in partnership with the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi, which envisages 60 percent of Abu Dhabi’s electricity being generated from clean and renewable sources by 2035 and up to a 75 percent reduction in carbon emissions per MWh produced by the electricity sector.
This goal is seen as the first legally binding goal for clean and renewable energy in the Middle East. It is part of Abu Dhabi's effort to change its energy system.
His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary at the Department of Energy, said, "I am delighted to see the on-ground developments and key projects that were accomplished as per the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership and the cooperation between all concerned parties."
He added, "Abu Dhabi’s key clean energy and water projects are a culmination of the DoE’s strategic direction for the sector, which focuses on increasing decarbonization."
and use of clean and renewable energy, underpinning Abu Dhabi’s sustainable economic growth."
According to him, ADSW 2023 provides them a wonderful opportunity to build upon Abu Dhabi’s success in creating a safe and dependable energy and water ecosystem. As a global platform, it enables participants and visitors from around the world to discover the energy sector in the UAE and to explore our achievements and experiences in this field.
At ADSW 2023, the DoE will highlight several strategic projects that exemplify Abu Dhabi’s safe, dependable, and affordable energy transition, as mentioned in the report.
The Barakah nuclear plant will prevent the release of 21 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions each year after the completion of all four units in 2024.
Abu Dhabi’s reverse osmosis desalination projects, including Taweelah RO, will provide an annualised emissions reduction of 4,000,000 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2027.
The Al Dhafra project is a 2 GW solar PV plant with an annualised estimated emissions reduction of 2,400,000 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, to be completed in 2023.
The Noor Abu Dhabi PV Solar Plant reduces CO2 emissions by one million metric tonnes annually, and the Al Ajban solar project will yield an annualised estimated emissions reduction of 2,400,000 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent once complete.
Six Key Sections:
The DoE stand at ADSW 2035 contains six key sections. In the first section, the DoE showcases its Energy Cube, a model that integrates the entire value chain of the energy sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. "With a comprehensive view of the energy system for policymakers, business leaders, and investors, it provides an overview of the future until 2050," said the report.
The second section focuses on strategic "Abu Dhabi Projects" in the fields of energy and water and is themed "Powering Our Economy, Sustaining Our People, and Protecting Our Environment." It features a map of Abu Dhabi with its mega projects, including Shams 1, Taweelah Reverse Osmosis IWP, Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Plant, Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, Masdar City, Al Dhafra, and Large-Scale Energy Storage.
The third section focuses on "policies and regulations" that were issued by the DoE and sheds light on the DoE’s efforts as the regulator responsible for issuing strategies and policies that ensure an effective transition for the energy sector in Abu Dhabi.
The fourth section is about the road to Net Zero, where the DoE promotes sectoral and economic growth for a more sustainable society. It also highlights initiatives that aim to achieve climate neutrality.
The fifth section brings together Abu Dhabi entities that are working on common initiatives with the DoE.
These entities include ADDA, SCAD, and DED.
HE Ahmed Mahmoud Fikri, Director General of the Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi (SCAD), commented, "Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is an important occasion to stimulate cooperation, discuss sustainability agendas, and take actions to achieve a sustainable future by accelerating and increasing partnerships between different parties."
The last section of the report mentioned offers an interactive experience about DSM and energy efficiencies, providing tips and guidelines about ways to conserve energy and water. It helps increase awareness about energy conservation and protecting natural resources for future generations.
ADSW is a global initiative started by the UAE to speed up sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. It is in its 15th year and is put on by Masdar in Abu Dhabi.
This year’s edition will be the first major global sustainability event to take place since COP 27 in Egypt and is themed "United on Climate Action Towards COP 28."