TAQA and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) are launching major energy projects to support the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 initiative. TAQA has signed a 24-year Power Purchase Agreement to build, own, and operate the 1GW Al Dhafra Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) project, which it will fully own and manage. TAQA Transmission will also develop advanced power grid infrastructure to support new energy demands with low carbon emissions.
These initiatives align with a global-first project by EWEC and Masdar to provide 24/7 renewable energy through the world’s largest combined solar and battery energy storage system.
TAQA and EWEC have announced new energy projects to support the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and Net Zero by 2050 goals. TAQA will build, own, and operate the 1GW Al Dhafra Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) project under a 24-year PPA, with full ownership and operational control. TAQA Transmission will develop advanced grid infrastructure to deliver reliable, low-carbon power.
These efforts support a joint EWEC-Masdar initiative to deploy the world’s largest solar and battery energy storage system, enabling 24/7 renewable energy supply.EWEC, TAQA, and Masdar will invest around AED36 billion in Abu Dhabi’s energy infrastructure—75% in renewable and conventional power generation, and 25% in grid infrastructure with regulated returns.
TAQA Group CEO Jasim Thabet emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering reliable, low-carbon power and advancing clean energy in the UAE. EWEC CEO Ahmed Alshamsi highlighted the partnership’s role in supporting the UAE’s AI goals and energy transition by building a sustainable, future-ready energy system with advanced technologies.As the UAE embraces an AI-driven future, we are laying the groundwork for advanced technologies to thrive, while supporting the nation’s progressive environmental and economic objectives.
