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 entered into a strategic Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader. The agreement establishes a roadmap for the accelerated deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects, to diversify the UAE’s energy mix and strengthen security of supply, and power local industrial growth. Crucially, this framework is designed to maximise In-Country Value and foster Emirati talent and expertise.
The CFA was signed by Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar. The agreement will streamline Masdar’s participation in the engagement process for EWEC’s renewable energy projects, covering early-stage project development through to financial close.
Building on EWEC and Masdar’s successful history of partnership on world-leading projects such as Al Dhafra Solar PV, Al Ajban Solar PV, Khazna Solar PV, and the gigascale ‘round-the-clock’ solar and battery storage project. The agreement will improve efficiency, while preserving the transparency and independence of EWEC’s competitive procurement processes.
This agreement supports the rapid delivery of world-class utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure in line with the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035 for Electricity Production in Abu Dhabi and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.
Renewable and clean energy are central to Abu Dhabi’s long-term energy strategy, and through robust planning and strategic partnerships, EWEC is executing a comprehensive roadmap to transform the water and power sector, enabling nearly emissions-free water production by 2030 and 60 per cent of Abu Dhabi’s energy demand to be met by renewable and clean energy sources by 2035.
