Quarter Newsletter Issue No: 1 | April 2013
ADWEA Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority
Seeking simple and radical solutions 1.97 million people turn to ADWEA as the source of water and electricity. Now we are turning to you. Read More
Seeking simple and radical solutions 1.97 million people turn to ADWEA as the source of water and electricity. Now we are turning to you. Read More
Seeking simple and radical solutions 1.97 million people turn to ADWEA as the source of water and electricity. Now we are turning to you. Read More
Note from the CEO
ADWEA is in every home and business in Abu Dhabi. Not just because we’re behind the water and power in every building, but because we care. We work hard so our community can flourish. As an admired business leader and active community participant, we’re aware that what we do affects more than just our organization. The Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority creates jobs for the community. We ensure that businesses are as efficient as possible while remaining environmentally and efficiently responsible. For more than 10 years, we’ve invested in infrastructure, practices, processes and people-based on a fundamental premise: quality of life is dependent on having access to clean water and electricity. We deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective service while guaranteeing that capacity meets demand. Responsibility means setting health, safety and environmental policies and following them. It means establishing environmental and education initiatives to benefit our community. Most importantly, it means being a performance-based organization, striving for success.
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We are delighted to bring you the first issue of ADWEA’s newsletter. This uodated magazine help you live well and keep you current on health related issues affecting the couwntry and the region.
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei
Contents 04. ADWEA Is... 05. E-goverment is vital for region’s economic development 06. Egyptian company awarded Dhs759m ADWEA contract 07. POWER-GEN kicks off, targets new tech 08. Becoming energy markets drive development of power facilities 09. ADWEA recieves Go for new project 10. Sohar Aluminum Project Ceremony
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The Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority researches and develops ways to more efficiently produce, distribute and consume water and electricity. Abu Dhabi needs water and electricity to live, grow and thrivewe’re providing that. We are owned by the Abu Dhabi Government, but we are financially and administratively independently.
ADWEA IS... ADWEA recieves Go for new project
As Abu Dhabi›s population grows to an anticipated 3million over the next 20 years, we are looking for the right partners to plan and implement a practical, flexible and sustainable view of the future. Now is the time to explore new ideas and technologies. This extraordinary growth, along with a rising demand for water and electricity, and an increased commitment to environmental protection leads us to find new solutions in the following areas of focus: •
Clean and abundant water
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Clean energy and uninterrupted electricity distributiona
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Growth and sustainability
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Customer focus
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Operational excellence
ADWEA recieves Go for new project
We are interested in the contribution you may make to our performance-driven company. Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority receives approval from the Executive Council of the Emirate of chaired by General H.H. Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed AL Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Chairman of the Executive Council, to develop a power generation and reverse osmosis (RO) water desalination plant at Al Mirfa.
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ADWEA Group holds Strategic Leadership Retreat to pave its way forward
The project will increase the installed capacity of Al Mirfa to 1,500 MW of electricity and 53 million gallon of water daily (MGD). Construction of the new plant will ensure adherence to environmental requirements while also reducing production costs by employing the latest technology. The greenfield power generation plant will have an expected net power generation of 1,100 MW capacity.
ADWEA holds Strategic Leadership Retreat to pave its way forward The executive leadership and senior management of ADWEA and its group companies - AMPC, TRANSCO, ADWEC, AADC, and ADDC - led by the Director General of ADWEA, H.E. Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi organized a strategic leadership retreat to initiate the review of the 2013-2017 strategy of the water and electricity sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The alignment of the group companies around a clear strategy is essential for the sector, to continue to meet the growing needs of Abu Dhabi.
Sohar Aluminum Project Ceremony
E-goverment is vital for region’s economic development The governments in this region must put greater emphasis on information and communications technology for future economic development, an international expert said yesterday. In his keynote address to the Abu Dhabi Summit on Information and Communication Technology, Jordan forecast a promising outlook for the region in developing IT. “There’s great opportunity in this region because you are new countries and able to develop new enterprise systems unlike the US which has 40 years of history in building systems,” he said, noting “you have the skills to invest and the skills to grow.” Earlier, Shaikh Diab Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority in his welcome address said the rapidly changing international environment requires all countries in the region to adopt new programmes and choices for the future.
The opening of Sohar Aluminum Project took place this morning under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Bin Tareq Al Saeed. This project is considered to be one of the most important industrial projects in the Sultanate of Oman at a cost of 925 million Omani Riyals, almost 2.4 billion US dollars. The ceremony was attended by several ministers, key personnel and Sheikhs from Oman and partner countries and Al Batena area, as well as representatives from the private sector.
Abu Dhabi gears up for expansion Abu Dhabi is preparing for a major expansion of its installed generating capacity to meet a projected surge in demand from real estate projects now entering the construction phase. “We expect Abu Dhabi electricity demand to double in the period 2008-13,” Keith Miller, Head of Planning & Studies Department at Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Company (ADWEC), told the MEED Power & Desalination conference in Abu Dhabi on 12 March. “To give you an idea of the scale of these schemes, just one of the mega projects planned, Al-Raha Beach, will have the same population as the entire Western Region.”
Egyptian company awarded Dhs759m ADWEA contract Dr Mahmoud Mohieldin said in a press conference he held here that Egyptian Contracting Company won the contract, predicting a rise in flow of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to Egypt. “FDIs inflow is expected to jump by 15-20 percent in 2006 from 3.9 billion US Dollars registered in 2005, of which 2.6 billion were in petroleum industries,” he said. Dr. Modieldin reveled that Dubai Holding Company and Egypt’s Investment Authority will sign tomorrow a Memorandum of understanding that provides for cooperation and for possible Dubai Ports investment in eastern Port Saeed. He also said that UAE banks are currently engaged in talks to acquire stakes in Egyptian banks. He described his talks with H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and senior officials here as “fruitful.” Issue No: 1 | ADWEA
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POWER-GEN kicks off, targets new tech Three-day POWER-GEN, an international exhibition and conference kicked-off yesterday in the capital attracting world’s top water & power technology companies, experts and government officials who would not only offer their products and services but discuss industry-specific issues. POWER-GEN has already crossed its regional boundaries transforming into an international energy show. The event is considered as an opportunity for clients who can meet with manufacturers to known the new technologies and services. The show was inaugurated by Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Massaod, Chairman of the National Consultative Council, on behalf of Shaikh Diab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA). The ceremony was attended by a number of shaikhs, ministers, officials and diplomats besides senior officials from Gulf’s electricity and water departments including.
Al Alawi, DG of the Omani Power Regulatory Authority, Dr. Saud Al Humaidan, member of the GCC Networks Authority, Omar Al Ghamdi, Chairman of Saudi Arabia Water and Electricity. POWER-GEN which is being held in Abu Dhabi International Exhibitions Centre, will continue till February1 and is organised by ADNEC and Pennwell Corporation.
“The exhibition is set to highlight the growth requirements of the region’s power sector. “ Power-GenMiddle East 2006 provides an ideal platform where the provider meets with the operator to exchange ideas and build business between different power companies in the Middle East where they can showcase their latest technologies on power generating and T&D” said Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi, Director of Privatisation Directorate, ADWEA.
TIPS Power Tips to reduce waste and make use of the most indoor and outdoors and make the environement grreener. • Fixing leaks and using low-flow fixtures and appliances can save up to 30% of indoor water use. • Wash fruits and vegetables in a water filled basin instead of running them under water. • Leave frozen food out to defrost instead of pouring hot water over them. • Use buckets of water to wash your car instead of the hose. • Use insulated glass on your windows to keep the cool air in, and heat generating sunlight out. • Avoid using washing machines frequently. Save laundry until you have a full load saving both water and electricity.
Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi, Director of Privatisation Directorate, ADWEA, Ahmad Humaid Al Mazrouie, Managing Director, ADNEC, Dr.Saleh
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Becoming energy markets drive development of power facilities Power-GEN Middle East will be held from January 30 to February 1, at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre. Expert estimations for the next decade indicate that the GCC investments in the field of power generation could reach US $ 50 billion by 2020. Ahmed Humaid Al Mazrouie Managing Director of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company said ‘hosting of this exhibition and conference reflects the high status acquired by Abu Dhabi emirate in the field of international exhibitions industry. ’He reiterated that ‘booking of the total area of the exhibition is a clear evidence of the success of the plans designed to achieve excellence in the organizing of specialized exhibitions to meet the needs of the UAE and the region in obtaining state-of-theart technologies to expand in power generation projects.’ Al Mazrouie went on to say ‘Power-GEN Middle East 2006 will be the biggest event of its kind held in the region, with over 100 exhibitors already confirming participation. We are expecting the event to have over 200 international and regional companies from the power transmission, distribution and desalination section.’ With the need to almost double current electricity production by 2010 and a target to add 6,000 MW of installed capacity, from the present level of 12,811 MW, electricity and
water authorities throughout the UAE. Strong demand growth coupled with significant structural changes within the electricity sector ensure the UAE will remain a key market in the Middle East for years to come. Further a field, the entire Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region will require more than 74 GW of additional capacity by 2010. A host of large-scale projects are already underway or currently coming up for bid in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran and elsewhere in the region. Major industry players like Black and Veach, GE Energy and Hitachi amongst other world-renowned equipment suppliers will be exhibiting alongside Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA), at Power-GEN Middle East. With many of the regional power and water suppliers, engineering companies, government and finance authorities also present, many opportunities will be available to conduct business at the event.
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Over one hundred industry experts wishing to present papers at the associated conference have already submitted their ideas well in advance of the event. ‘We recognise that innovation and advanced technology are essential ingredients in sustainable power and water infrastructure development in the region? said Nigel Blackaby, Conference Chairman. ‘Power-GEN Middle East will offer a forum to present such ideas in engineering, regulation and finance affecting the region’s power industry.’ Established in 1910, PennWell Corporation has developed into a leading international multimedia provider of business intelligence.
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