Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 with UAE Vision 2021

27th meeting of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy aligns

Dubai, UAE; 13 February 2014: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, headed the 27th meeting of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, held at its headquarters in the presence of HE Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Council, and Board Members - Saeed Khoory, CEO of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Abdullah Abdulkarim, Director General of The Oil Affairs Department, Waleed Salman, Chairman of the Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence, Salem bin Mesmaar, Assistant Director-General for Supervision of Environment, Health & Safety, at Dubai Municipality, Dr. Yousef Al Ali, Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), and Jeff Severin, Director General of the Dubai Petroleum Corporation, as well as representatives from Dubai Supply Authority.

The meeting discussed various topics including the development of the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, and reviewed the updates on the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030.

Al Tayer welcomed the RTA's appointment to the Supreme Council of Energy, following a decree issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, based on the strategic role played in mass transit, promoting fuel-efficiency and undertaking sustainable street-lighting solutions.

The members were briefed on the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 action plan, which aims to reduce energy demand by 30% by 2030 and diversify the energy mix with 71% from natural gas, 24% from nuclear and clean coal, and 5% from solar energy. This is in line with the Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative, with the Supreme Council of Energy having accomplished several pilot projects and initiatives since its inception in 2009.

"His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, have outlined the UAE Vision 2021 to establish our country as among the best nations in the world. The Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 is aligned with the UAE Vision 2021 in areas related to energy and sustainability, including rational use of energy and water, promoting air quality, encouraging conversion of waste to energy, clean and renewable energy, water security, sustainable transport and rationalisation of fuel use," said Al Tayer.

"The members reviewed the progress of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, with the first project last October with a capacity of 13MW. The second project has been launched, and will enter service in 2017 with a capacity of 100 MW, with the tendering to commence shortly based on the IPP model. The Park includes a centre for innovation and research & development, and will open for banks to provide global financial investment opportunities in green finance," added Al Tayer.

The members were also briefed on the ongoing preparations for organising the World Green Economy Summit, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which will be held in Dubai on 15-16 April 2014, as well as WETEX 2014, the global exhibition on energy, water and environment, which serves as a platform for industry experts and other stakeholders to meet and exchange ideas.

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For more information, please contact:
Omar Ahmed Al Qurashi
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy
+9714 307 2039
omar.alqurashi@dubaisce.gov.ae