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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
EWEC issues RFP for UAE's largest carbon-capture-ready power plant
UAE - EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of Al Nouf Independent Power Producer (IPP) project. Al Nouf will be the largest single-site carbon-capture-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant in the UAE. It will be located within the newly established Al Nouf Complex, a coastal site strategically designated to become a major hub for power and water production in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to deliver world-class efficiency, operational flexibility, and lower emissions, supporting the UAE's long-term decarbonisation agenda, an EWEC statement said. The Al Nouf Complex will play a pivotal role in the UAE's energy and water security, with the site carefully selected for its strategic coastal location and ability to accommodate both seawater-cooled power generation and reverse osmosis (RO) desalination technologies. Designed with long-term scalability in mind, the complex features ample space and infrastructure capacity to support multiple utility-scale energy and desalination projects in the future. This integrated planning approach underscores EWEC's commitment to developing energy clusters that deliver synergies in performance, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, it said. EWEC is strategically accelerating the UAE's energy transition to a decarbonised system, with the advanced and efficient Al Nouf providing transitional capacity to support the integration of large-scale renewable energy and provide additional flexibility during periods of peak power demand. Flexible and high-efficiency gas-fired plants, such as Al Nouf, will be crucial for ensuring the security of supply while the country's energy sector transforms into a renewable and clean-focused industry. Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, said: 'The development of Al Nouf power plant is a key component of EWEC's long-term strategy to deliver a flexible, efficient, and decarbonised energy system. As we accelerate the integration of renewable and clean energy into the grid, advanced natural gas-fired capacity will play an essential role in ensuring system reliability and balancing intermittency. Al Nouf's strategic location and high-efficiency design will enhance our ability to meet future demand while supporting the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. We look forward to engaging with qualified developers and advancing this important project.' Al Nouf will closely follow the model of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's successful IPP programme, where developers enter into a long-term agreement with EWEC as the sole procurer. It will involve the development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and ownership of the plant, with the successful developer or developer consortium owning up to 40 per cent of the entity. The remaining equity will be held indirectly by the Abu Dhabi Government. Expected to begin commercial operations in Q3 2029, Al Nouf's efficient natural gas turbine technology will generate up to 3.3 gigawatts of electricity. The RFP shared with bidders outlines comprehensive requirements and technical parameters, encouraging the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) where relevant to improve plant performance, operational efficiency, and predictive maintenance. The project is also expected to leverage state-of-the-art technologies, including digital twinning and advanced monitoring systems, to optimise lifecycle performance and system resilience. Responses to the RFP are expected in Q4 2025. To ensure efficient and timely project development following the award, EWEC has proactively reserved gas turbines for Al Nouf. This early-stage action will enable the rapid mobilisation of resources and reinforce EWEC's ability to meet future power demand while maintaining system reliability and supporting the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, EWEC said. Copyright 2025 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Al Etihad
a day ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
EWEC issues Request for Proposals for developing Al Nouf Independent Power Producer
14 Aug 2025 13:39 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Al Nouf Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, the largest single-site carbon-capture-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant in the Nouf will be located within the newly established Al Nouf Complex, a coastal site strategically designated to become a major hub for power and water production in the Emirate of Abu state-of-the-art plant is designed to deliver world-class efficiency, operational flexibility, and lower emissions, supporting the UAE's long-term decarbonisation Al Nouf Complex will play a pivotal role in the UAE's energy and water security, with the site carefully selected for its strategic coastal location and ability to accommodate both seawater-cooled power generation and reverse osmosis (RO) desalination technologies. Designed with long-term scalability in mind, the complex features ample space and infrastructure capacity to support multiple utility-scale energy and desalination projects in the integrated planning approach underscores EWEC's commitment to developing energy clusters that deliver synergies in performance, efficiency, and environmental is strategically accelerating the UAE's energy transition to a decarbonised system, with the advanced and efficient Al Nouf providing transitional capacity to support the integration of large-scale renewable energy and provide additional flexibility during periods of peak power demand. Flexible and high-efficiency gas-fired plants, such as Al Nouf, will be crucial for ensuring the security of supply while the country's energy sector transforms into a renewable and clean-focused part of the IPP programme, the project is expected to support Emiratisation targets by facilitating the inclusion of UAE Nationals across key roles, thereby supporting national workforce development Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, said, 'The development of Al Nouf power plant is a key component of EWEC's long-term strategy to deliver a flexible, efficient, and decarbonised energy system. As we accelerate the integration of renewable and clean energy into the grid, advanced natural gas-fired capacity will play an essential role in ensuring system reliability and balancing intermittency."Al Nouf's strategic location and high-efficiency design will enhance our ability to meet future demand while supporting the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. We look forward to engaging with qualified developers and advancing this important project.'Al Nouf will closely follow the model of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's successful IPP programme, where developers enter into a long-term agreement with EWEC as the sole will involve the development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and ownership of the plant, with the successful developer or developer consortium owning up to 40 per cent of the entity. The remaining equity will be held indirectly by the Abu Dhabi to begin commercial operations in Q3 2029, Al Nouf's efficient natural gas turbine technology will generate up to 3.3 gigawatts of RFP shared with bidders outlines comprehensive requirements and technical parameters, encouraging the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) where relevant to improve plant performance, operational efficiency, and predictive project is also expected to leverage state-of-the-art technologies, including digital twinning and advanced monitoring systems, to optimise lifecycle performance and system resilience. Responses to the RFP are expected in Q4 2025. To ensure efficient and timely project development following the award, EWEC has proactively reserved gas turbines for Al Nouf. This early-stage action will enable the rapid mobilisation of resources and reinforce EWEC's ability to meet future power demand while maintaining system reliability and supporting the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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Arabian Post
a day ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Major UAE Power Move Anchored in Carbon-Capture Ready CCGT
Greenlogue/AP Emirates Water & Electricity Company has formally invited bids for a new combined-cycle gas turbine power plant—dubbed Taweelah C—designed to be carbon-capture ready. The facility, to be located within the Al Taweelah Power and Desalination Complex around 50 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, is slated to deliver up to 2.5 gigawatts of electricity and is expected to commence commercial operations in the third quarter of 2028. The Request for Proposals, issued in July 2024, outlines comprehensive technical and contractual parameters for consortiums and companies to prepare their submissions, which are due in the fourth quarter of 2024. Under the independent power producer model, successful developers will take charge of developing, financing, constructing, operating and maintaining the plant. Equity ownership for the winning consortium will extend up to 40 percent, while the balance will be held indirectly by the Abu Dhabi Government. ADVERTISEMENT EWEC's chief executive, Othman Al Ali, emphasised that natural gas remains a pivotal transition fuel as the UAE progresses towards its 2035 decarbonisation targets. He highlighted that Taweelah C's high-efficiency and carbon-capture-ready technology will deliver crucial flexibility to the generation system while bolstering energy security. This project forms part of Abu Dhabi's broader strategy to enhance generation capacity amid a sweeping shift to low-carbon and renewable energy sources. EWEC is simultaneously advancing other major IPPs, such as the Al-Nouf 1 CCGT plant—expected to supply around 3.3 gigawatts by June 2029—and Madinat Zayed, an open-cycle gas turbine project slated for operations from the third quarter of 2027 with 1.5 gigawatts of backup generation capability. These developments reflect a concerted effort to provision flexible, fast-responding capacity to complement renewable integration while safeguarding supply reliability. The Al-Nouf and Taweelah C initiatives, in particular, are aligned with the UAE's artificial-intelligence infrastructure expansion, with the Al-Nouf plant playing a dedicated role in supporting the AI ecosystem. Analysts and project partners note that embedding carbon-capture readiness into CCGT infrastructure marks a strategic tilt toward future decarbonisation. This readiness allows for potential retrofitting with carbon capture systems as technologies evolve and become more cost-effective. It also signals that fossil-fuel generation, even in transition, can be adapted to tighter emissions parameters as the energy mix shifts. These gas-fired power plant projects arrive in tandem with an aggressive roll-out of renewable assets. Masdar and EWEC are progressing with the world's largest 'round-the-clock' solar-plus-battery system—comprising a 5.2 gigawatt solar photovoltaic array paired with 19 gigawatt-hours of battery storage to ensure continuous clean baseload power. Such investments demonstrate that the UAE is doubling down both on flexible gas and firm renewables—creating a dual-track approach to energy security and decarbonisation. Financially, the IPP model cushions public finances by sharing development and operational risks with private consortiums, while ensuring long-term offtake via EWEC. This structure has proven successful in earlier projects and remains central to EWEC's deployment strategy.
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
EWEC issues RFP for UAE's largest single-site carbon-capture-ready CCGT power plant
EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) announced on Thursday the launch of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the 3.3 gigawatts (GW) Al Nouf Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, slated to be the largest single-site carbon-capture-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant in the UAE. The plant will be located within the newly established Al Nouf Complex, designed as power and water production for the Abu Dhabi emirate and capable of accommodating both seawater-cooled power generation and reverse osmosis (RO) desalination technologies, according to an EWEC press statement. The statement said Al Nouf will provide transitional capacity to support the integration of large-scale renewable energy and provide additional flexibility during periods of peak power demand. Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, said: 'The development of Al Nouf power plant is a key component of EWEC's long-term strategy to deliver a flexible, efficient, and decarbonised energy system. As we accelerate the integration of renewable and clean energy into the grid, advanced natural gas-fired capacity will play an essential role in ensuring system reliability and balancing intermittency. Al Nouf's strategic location and high-efficiency design will enhance our ability to meet future demand while supporting the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative." The IPP is expected to begin commercial operations in the third quarter of 2029, backed by a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EWEC. The statement didn't specify the duration of the PPA but said the successful developer or developer consortium will own up to 40 per cent of the project company with remaining equity held indirectly by the Abu Dhabi Government. Responses to the RFP are expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. The requirements outlined in the RFP includes the integration of AI where relevant for improving plant performance, operational efficiency, and predictive maintenance, and leveraging digital twins and advanced monitoring systems to optimise lifecycle performance and system resilience. The statement added that EWEC has reserved gas turbines for Al Nouf to ensure efficient and timely project development following the award. ( Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
EWEC issues request for proposals for the development of the UAE's largest single-site carbon-capture-ready CCGT power plant
The advanced plant will enable the further integration of renewable and clean energy by primarily providing transitional capacity Abu Dhabi, UAE: EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of Al Nouf Independent Power Producer (IPP) project. Al Nouf will be the largest single-site carbon-capture-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant in the UAE. It will be located within the newly established Al Nouf Complex, a coastal site strategically designated to become a major hub for power and water production in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to deliver world-class efficiency, operational flexibility, and lower emissions, supporting the UAE's long-term decarbonisation agenda. The Al Nouf Complex will play a pivotal role in the UAE's energy and water security, with the site carefully selected for its strategic coastal location and ability to accommodate both seawater-cooled power generation and reverse osmosis (RO) desalination technologies. Designed with long-term scalability in mind, the complex features ample space and infrastructure capacity to support multiple utility-scale energy and desalination projects in the future. This integrated planning approach underscores EWEC's commitment to developing energy clusters that deliver synergies in performance, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. EWEC is strategically accelerating the UAE's energy transition to a decarbonised system, with the advanced and efficient Al Nouf providing transitional capacity to support the integration of large-scale renewable energy and provide additional flexibility during periods of peak power demand. Flexible and high-efficiency gas-fired plants, such as Al Nouf, will be crucial for ensuring the security of supply while the country's energy sector transforms into a renewable and clean-focused industry. As part of the IPP programme, the project is expected to support Emiratisation targets by facilitating the inclusion of UAE Nationals across key roles, thereby supporting national workforce development goals. Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, said: 'The development of Al Nouf power plant is a key component of EWEC's long-term strategy to deliver a flexible, efficient, and decarbonised energy system. As we accelerate the integration of renewable and clean energy into the grid, advanced natural gas-fired capacity will play an essential role in ensuring system reliability and balancing intermittency. Al Nouf's strategic location and high-efficiency design will enhance our ability to meet future demand while supporting the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. We look forward to engaging with qualified developers and advancing this important project.' Al Nouf will closely follow the model of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's successful IPP programme, where developers enter into a long-term agreement with EWEC as the sole procurer. It will involve the development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and ownership of the plant, with the successful developer or developer consortium owning up to 40 per cent of the entity. The remaining equity will be held indirectly by the Abu Dhabi Government. Expected to begin commercial operations in Q3 2029, Al Nouf's efficient natural gas turbine technology will generate up to 3.3 gigawatts of electricity. The RFP shared with bidders outlines comprehensive requirements and technical parameters, encouraging the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) where relevant to improve plant performance, operational efficiency, and predictive maintenance. The project is also expected to leverage state-of-the-art technologies, including digital twinning and advanced monitoring systems, to optimise lifecycle performance and system resilience. Responses to the RFP are expected in Q4 2025. To ensure efficient and timely project development following the award, EWEC has proactively reserved gas turbines for Al Nouf. This early-stage action will enable the rapid mobilisation of resources and reinforce EWEC's ability to meet future power demand while maintaining system reliability and supporting the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. About Emirates Water and Electricity Company EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) is the sole procurer and supplier of water and electricity in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. EWEC drives the planning, forecasting, purchasing, and system despatch services of water and electricity. EWEC fulfils these vital responsibilities through the short-term and long-term balancing of bulk supply and demand for distribution companies and authorities in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates. EWEC is supporting the government of Abu Dhabi and the government of the UAE by enabling the reduction of cost whilst also providing the increased security of supply that comes from a cleaner, larger, and more integrated system. EWEC is mandated to implement strategic initiatives that will achieve the 60 per cent clean energy target outlined in the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035 for Electricity Production in Abu Dhabi, in addition to enabling the achievement of UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, UAE Energy Strategy by 2050, and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC is accelerating Abu Dhabi and the UAE's energy transition by diversifying the country's energy mix through developing and deploying renewable and clean energy as well as low-carbon intensive water desalination capacities. EWEC is part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi's diversified economy. For more information, please visit For media enquiries, please contact: communications@
