DUBAI ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (DEWA) NEWS

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Press Release:

Under the directives of Mohammed bin Rashed

Water consumption decreased by 37 % and electricity by 6% in 2008, driven by awareness campaigns: DEWA

DEWA honours government, semi government and private sector organizations for contribution to conservation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29th April, 2009: DEWA’s efforts to conserve natural resources by reducing consumption of water and electricity have yielded excellent results.

DEWA today revealed that the total consumption of water in Dubai was reduced by 37 percent and electricity by 6 percent in 2008, amongst residential units, governments, schools, universities and private companies. H.E Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, unveiled the results of the campaign to reduce consumption of water and electricity at a press conference.

“DEWA introduced a series of initiatives to encourage consumers to reduce consumption and eliminate wastage of electricity and water, with the goal of inculcating a culture of saving natural resources and preserving our environment, as part of the directive of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai.”


“These campaigns were focused on raising awareness amongst people of the importance of saving water and electricity for the welfare of future generations as well as increasing their involvement in prudently using the two valuable resources”.

Al Tayer said the percentage of reduction in electricity and water consumption in schools in Dubai reached 22 percent and 42 percent respectively. The hotel industry recorded a saving of 3 percent for electricity and 14 percent for water. Golf clubs also achieved a significant saving of 61.5 percent in water consumption.

“These figures speak eloquently about the success of these campaigns, which were conducted using global best practices and leveraging key community outreach tools, including advertising, PR, mass communications and direct marketing,” H.E. Al Tayer said.

DEWA’s campaigns included “Now you Know, Don’t let it go” campaign launched in June 2008, on the heels of the “Your Decision” campaign which began February 2008. The campaign was implemented in government departments, private organizations and shopping malls to highlight the importance of conserving electricity and water.

These campaigns sought to educate consumers on the simplest and most effective ways to save electricity and water and reducing wastage of natural resources. It also highlighted the expensive process of producing electricity and water to bring it to the homes of consumers.

These campaigns launched by DEWA received overwhelming success from strategic partners from government departments and private sector companies, shopping malls, education institutions and sports organizations.

Al Tayer added: “DEWA appreciates the cooperation extended by all communities and business in Dubai to our conservation campaigns. We are proud that we have a community that is willing to change their ways with the long-term goal of reducing consumption and protecting the environment for a brighter future for their children and grand children.”

The DEWA campaigns did not just deliver messages to the target audience but they also sought consumers’ feedback through questionnaires so as to devise more acceptable schemes of conserving energy and water.

Mr. Al Tayer also felicitated 9 government departments reported substantial savings in water and electricity consumption. He also felicitated organizations that played a key role in making these campaigns successful by helping to disseminate the messages of conserving water and electricity on their premises, including 12 government department and 18 private companies and shopping malls. Also, 29 hotels were felicitated by DEWA.

Al Tayer lauded the efforts made by these partners and hailed their contribution to these campaigns.

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Speech of H.E Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer MD & CEO of DEWA


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I would like to thank you all for being with us at this event that will unveil the results of the 2008 conservation campaigns conducted by DEWA and also felicitating the organizations for their contributions at these campaigns.

These results clearly indicates that Dubai is moving confidently in its efforts to conserve its natural resources, reduce consumption and avoid wastage of electricity and water and to spread the culture of saving natural resources and preserving our environment, as per the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai.

We firmly believe that conserving the consumption of water and electricity plays an instrumental role in the development of any society. Today, I can proudly say that DEWA’s efforts to conserve natural resources by reducing consumption of water and electricity have yielded excellent results.

The consumption of water in Dubai went down by 37 percent which is equivalent to one billion galloons of water and electricity by 6 percent in 2008 which is equivalent to 50 million KWH, amongst residential units, governments, schools, universities and private companies who participated at “Your Decision” campaign.

The percentage of reduction in electricity and water consumption in schools in Dubai reached 22 percent and 41.7 percent respectively. The hotel industry recorded a saving of 3.13 percent for electricity and 14 percent for water. Golf clubs also achieved a significant saving of 61.5 percent in water consumption.

Also, we reduced the emissions of the CO2 gas by an approximate figure of 29 million kilo gram as well as saving fuel that was supposed to be spent to produce the supposedly needed amount of energy. These figures speak eloquently about the success of these campaigns, which were conducted using global best practices and leveraging key community outreach tools, including advertising, PR, mass communications and direct marketing.

DEWA’s campaigns included “Now you Know, Don’t let it go” campaign launched in June 2008, on the heels of the “Your Decision” campaign which began February 2008. The campaign was implemented in government departments, private organizations and shopping malls to highlight the importance of conserving electricity and water.

I am also glad to announce that the percentage of reduction in electricity and water consumption in schools in Dubai reached 22 percent and 42 percent respectively. The hotel industry recorded a saving of 3 percent for electricity and 14 percent for water. Golf clubs also achieved a significant saving of 61.5 percent in water consumption.

These campaigns sought to educate consumers on the simplest and most effective ways to save electricity and water and reducing wastage of natural resources. It also highlighted the expensive process of producing electricity and water to bring it to the homes of consumers.

These campaigns launched by DEWA received overwhelming success from strategic partners from government departments and private sector companies, shopping malls, education institutions and sports organizations.

DEWA appreciates the cooperation extended by all communities and business in Dubai to our conservation campaigns. We are proud that we have a community that is willing to change their ways with the long-term goal of reducing consumption and protecting the environment for a brighter future for their children and grand children.

Finally, I would like to personally, and on behalf of DEWA, sincerely thank our partners in government and semi government departments, private companies, shopping malls for the immense efforts they put in making these campaigns a great success.

Now the floor is open for questions and answers.

Thank you.

What is a semi-government department?

What is a semi-government department?

a department that the government holds a large stake in, and is managed as a private firm to generate profit.

You just decribed a state owned enterprise.

^^ And Emaar

Dubai plans region's largest solar plant
WAM
Published: June 01, 2009, 23:07

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Environment/10319066.html

Dubai: Dubai is planning to set up the region's largest solar power plant, Ali Bin Abdullah Al Owais, executive director of electricity affairs in the Energy Ministry, has said.

Speaking at the workshop on the "feasibility of renewable energy uses", held yesterday at City Centre Hotel, Al Owais noted that the UAE was keen on meeting its future electricity demand as it is set to diversify the energy sources.

He cited the launch of Masdar City, the first carbon emission-free city in the world, in Abu Dhabi recently.

He added that a feasibility study to exploit wind energy in Fujairah emirate to produce 66 megawatts of power has been completed.

Al Owais revealed at the workshop organised by the Energy Ministry that some public institutions have harnessed solar energy in limited ways.


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Among them are the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, some of the electricity and water authorities across the UAE, municipalities, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and etisalat.

He predicted that investments in the UAE in this field will amount to billions of dollars in another 10 years.

About 80 specialists and experts in the renewable energy field are taking part in the workshop.

The announcement of a plan to build the biggest solar plant in Dubai came in the wake of the UAE's move to adopt green building legislation, the first of its kind in the world.

Dubai hopes to become a sustainable building pioneer, and has started incorporating green building practices into new projects since the beginning of 2008.


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Dubai Electricity & Water Authority will sign six contracts worth more than AED3bn ($817m) next week, CEO Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer said on Tuesday.

The number of water customers rose 20 percent to 469,000 and the number of power customers increased to 530,000 from 467,000, he said.

DEWA might tap the debt market for $1bn to $1.5bn in the second quarter, Al Tayer added.

Last month, the state-run DEWA delayed the deadline for bids for a power generation and water project to March 8.

The utility met more than 30 potential bidders in Dubai last week to brief them on the project. DEWA issued a tender at the end of last year seeking consultants to develop the plan to attract private investors.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/582714-dubais-dewa-to-sign-6-deals-for-over-817m-next-week-

Dubai Municipality is on track to meet its targets on key projects, including the Olympic-standard swimming pool and the wastewater treatment plant in Jebel Ali.

In an exclusive interview, Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, told Emirates Business yesterday the 10/10/10 target for the Olympic swimming pool will be met.

"Being a service organisation for the government, we concentrate on the needs of the people and infrastructure. By 10/10/10, we will complete the Olympic swimming pool," said Lootah.

He said the Dh2.5 billion allocated from the municipality budget for completion of construction projects this year will ensure all commitments stay on track. The municipality's total approved budget for 2010 is Dh4.393bn.

The wastewater treatment plant in Jebel Ali is also on track, he said. "We have started the partial completion of the wastewater treatment plant in Jebel Ali and started trials. It will be operational within a year," he added.

Clarifying the green building legislation, Lootah said there is a time scale to implement the findings of consultants. "We do not want to put the extra cost on people who are building projects. We started with the insulation for buildings and that is implemented as part of law. Now we are working on reducing the usage of water and electricity and introducing other green materials like brick, double and triple glazing for buildings and looking at building management systems," he said.

In collaboration with WSP, an engineering consultancy, the Building Department of the municipality developed a legislative framework to guide green building design. The regulations are in line with the Dubai Strategic Plan and will be an ongoing process for new buildings with a tier structure. DM and Dewa were asked to look after the implementation of regulation 161, issued in 2008.

http://www.business24-7.ae/news/national/key-dubai-civic-projects-on-track-2010-03-08-1.65260

Celebrating 50 years of DEWA:

HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid opens 12th Water Technologies, Energy and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2010)

Over 500 companies participating in the show

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 9, 2010:

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurated today (Tuesday, March 9, 2010) the 12th Water Technology, Energy and Environment Exhibition 2010 – WETEX 2010 at Zaabeel hall of Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

After the inauguration, Sheikh Hamdan announced the start of the golden jubilee (50 years) year of DEWA.

HH Sheikh Hamdan praised the remarkable growth of DEWA which contributed in enhancing Dubai’s position on the international map by providing world class services to people and businesses in the Emirate. He also stressed maintaining the temp of launching new projects to meet the emirate’s demand for electricity and water.

HH Sheikh Hamdan, H.E. Dr. Haneef Hassan, UAE Minister of Health, H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahd – Minister of Environment &Water, H.E. Matar Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of DEWA and H.E. Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, along with VIP guests toured the show and were briefed by participants, including ministries, municipalities, government departments and public service associations.

More info here:

http://dubaiconstructionupdate.blogspot.com/2010/03/hh-sheikh-hamdan-bin-rashid-opens-12th.html

Aiming to Provide a Reliable Infrastructure: DEWA Signs 6 Contracts for New Projects including Electricity &Water Sectors


The Total Value of which is AED 3.130 Billion

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In the second day of WETEX 2010, and among the activities held along the exhibition, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority has celebrated the occasion of signing 6 new contracts for projects in electricity and water sectors enhancing the infrastructure of DEWA facilities, raising the efficiency of the networks to meet the growth in demand to DEWA’s services, in line with the directions of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer –MD&CEO –DEWA has signed the contracts on behalf of DEWA and its partners including contractors and senior officials in the contracting companies which were awarded the contracts for execution of those projects.

In the beginning of the celebration , HE MD&CEO spoke welcoming the guests , stating that we are pleased to welcome you in this meeting that brings us together with our partners of the contractors who cooperated with DEWA in the past years to to complete its projects in the various sectors and this event brings us together again to sign more contracts for projects in different fields.

HE pointed out that , DEWA carries out its responsibilities in accordance with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and in line with DEWA’s strategy which is part of Dubai’s strategy , to provide a reliable infrastructure to meet the various demands of our development walk ,including electricity and water services , as these directives are being implemented under an executive methodology pursuant to the growth in demand for our services.

HE made it clear that , we are in the process of signing 6 contracts for major projects to the amount if AED 3.130 billion covering both electricity and water sectors.

The ceremonies for signing contracts started with the first contract, to supply, install, test and commissioning of three 132/11 KV Substations with AAB Industries LLC –Dubai to the amount of AED 250 Million.

The second contract with Areva T&D SA Dubai to supply , install, test and commissioning of three 132/11 KV Substations in various areas in Dubai , including Dubai Investment Park , Jebel Ali Industries Area, Mutina , Kifaf and other places , which cost is AED 1.030 Billion.

The third contract with Ducab -Dubai to supply 11 KV XLPE power cables –800kms, the value of which is AED 260 Million.

More info:

http://dubaiconstructionupdate.blogspot.com/2010/03/aiming-to-provide-reliable.html

WETEX 2010 concludes, with 60 % bookings for next year’s show

UK Minister of Trade and Irish Ambassador to the UAE visits the show

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 March 2010: The 12th Water Technology, Energy and Environment Exhibition 2010 – WETEX 2010 concluded today, with 60 per cent of space already booked for next year’s show.

The three-day show attracted large number of visitors who were keen to explore new technologies and solutions.

Sixty-two per cent of the participating companies said they had obtained leads that would be translated into for contracts during 2010, after participating in the show.

DEWA officials, organizers of the show, said exhibitors were very satisfied with the show which met its positioning as a platform for growing their business in the Middle East region. Also, a large number of sponsors and co-sponsors confirmed their sponsorship for next year’s edition.

This proves the significance of the show which has become an important event on Dubai’s annual calendar of events. The new solutions displayed were welcomed by visitors in the light of rapid growth of electricity, water and related industries in the Middle East

H.E Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA expressed satisfaction at the participation that exceeded all expectations, a proof of the dramatic growth of the event.

The UK Minister for Trade, Investment and Small Business, Lord Davies, who led a delegation to the show as part of his visit along with 70 British SMEs to the UAE this week, visited the venue and lauded its success. The visit was of significance especially since the UAE is the UK’s 14th biggest export market and it aims at further increasing business and partnership opportunities between both countries.

More info:

http://dubaiconstructionupdate.blogspot.com/2010/03/wetex-2010-concludes-with-60-bookings.html

Dubai's Dewa says $1.5 bln April bond not govt backed


DUBAI, March 10 (Reuters) - Dubai-owned utility Dewa's $1.5 billion bond issue in early April will carry no government guarantee, which is likely to limit investor interest while Dubai state enterprises are struggling with a debt crisis.

Dewa Chief Executive Saeed Mohammed al-Tayer revealed the absence of a guarantee during an interview on Al Arabiya television on Wednesday.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) [DEWATF.UL] plan to issue bonds marks Dubai's first dip into international capital markets since the emirate's debt problems shocked the markets in November.

Dewa said on Tuesday it planned a roadshow this month for the bond issuance, which was abandoned after state-owned conglomerate Dubai World said in November it would restructure about $26 billion of its debts.

The Dubai World debt crisis sent shockwaves through international markets, raising concerns about credit quality in the emirate, and hiked the pricing burden on issuers.

The state-owned firm is expected to propose a plan to creditors within weeks.


More from Source: Reuters (http://in.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idINLDE62914420100310)

Dubai utility delays bond talks with lenders


DUBAI: State-owned utility Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has delayed negotiations with banks for a $1.5 billion bond by two weeks, a United Arab Emirates newspaper reported on Monday.

The talks with US, European and Malaysian lenders, were delayed due to "administrative matters," Al-Ittihad reported, citing DEWA's Chief Executive Saeed Mohammed Al-Tayer.

The negotiations with foreign lenders were due to begin last Thursday, the newspaper reported.

Dewa officials were not immediately available to confirm the report.

Tayer said earlier this month he expected the debt issue to be finalized by the first week of April. DEWA's chairman has said the bonds would be used to cover short-term financing.

DEWA abandoned plans to tap debt markets after the state-owned conglomerate Dubai World said in November it would restructure about $26 billion of its debts. Dubai World is in final stages of proposing a debt offer to its creditors.


Source: Arab News (http://arabnews.com/economy/article33320.ece)

Moody's takes Dubai's DEWA off downgrade review‎


DUBAI, March 25 (Reuters) - Moody's confirmed the ratings of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) on Thursday and took it off review for downgrade after the state-owned utility sealed a deal on the terms of its receivables securitisation programme.

Last year, Moody's lowered DEWA's issuer and Islamic bond ratings to 'Ba2' and placed it on review for downgrade after Dubai's debt crisis erupted in November, citing concerns about the utility's liquidity as it faced a risk of an accelerated payment of $2 billion.

"Note holders agreed to temporarily waive this trigger, and have since agreed to a range of longer term amendments to the documents, which have eased the liquidity pressure on DEWA," the agency said in a statement.

"These amendments include a partial repayment of the notes by year-end 2010. Whilst this has a negative liquidity impact on DEWA, Moody's believes that the repayment amount can be met with sufficient headroom from DEWA's existing cash balance and ongoing cash generation, which was strong in 2009," it said.

Dubai unveiled a long-anticipated proposal to creditors on Thursday in an effort to restructure $26 billion in debt of its state-owned conglomerate Dubai World [DBWLD.UL].


Full Article from Source: Reuters (http://in.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idINLDE62O1MM20100325)

Dubai utility to tap bond market in litmus test for emirate


DUBAI/ABU DHABI: Dubai’s state-owned utility kicked off a roadshow on Tuesday to raise up to $3 billion in a litmus test of how Dubai entities will fare in debt markets following the Gulf Arab emirate’s refinancing crisis.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) postponed plans to issue a bond last November when conglomerate Dubai World said it would delay repaying $26 billion in debt.

Bankers at the roadshow in the United Arab Emirates said that DEWA could expect a warm if pricey response, given demand for utility paper from the Gulf region.

“If there is one company from Dubai that can raise funds, it is this one,” said a banker who asked not to be identified.

“DEWA will be able to raise the money but they’ll really have to pay – at least 8 percent they’ll have to pay.”

DEWA is on the road to market its proposed $3 billion Global Medium Term Notes (GMTN) program, rated BBB- by Fitch Ratings on April 1. The roadshow follows Dubai’s unveiling of a $9.5 billion rescue plan for Dubai World last month.

Bonds issued under the MTN program will not carry a Dubai government guarantee, according to the prospectus. Dewa’s debt at the end of February stood at 24.24 billion dirhams ($6.6 billion), of which 2.19 billion dirhams is due in 2010, the prospectus said.

Proceeds from the bond sale will be used for general corporate purposes, and the notes will be listed on the London Stock Exchange.


Source: Daily Star, originally Reuters (http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=3&article_id=113483)

Lowest Investment Grade at Fitch received by Dubai Electricity Bonds

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The Fitch Rating gave the lowest investment grade to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's five-year $1 billion bond issue. This clearly shows the plunge in the creditworthiness of the emirate.

The new debt BBB, was rated by Fitch, and placed it on Rating Watch Negative. After the state-owned holding company Dubai World roiled global markets in November by proposing to freeze its loan repayments, DEWA became the Dubai's first government-owned entity to tap debt investors.

Fitch said, "DEWA's ratings remain aligned with the creditworthiness of Dubai. DEWA's ratings are also supported by its monopolistic market position, improving efficiency levels and modern asset base."

Yesterday, DEWA's new 8.5 percent bonds were sold off, which were part of a $3 billion medium-term note program to fund expansion.

Meanwhile, DEWA's debt was rated Ba2 by Moody's Investors Service, two levels below investment-grade status.


Source: Top News (http://topnews.ae/content/21974-lowest-investment-grade-fitch-received-dubai-electricity-bonds)

Flood of orders for Dubai bond sale (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/05842fd6-48b5-11df-8af4-00144feab49a.html)

The sale of $1bn of five-year bonds, yielding 8.5 per cent, attracted more than $11bn of orders.

I believe its not bad that with current outlook , it was 11 times oversubscribed.

Schön Properties completes AED 48 million ‘Dubai Lagoon substation’

132-11 kVA substation to ensure uninterrupted power supply within master community

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May 25, 2010

Schön Properties, a leading regional property developer, has announced that the 132-11 kVA ‘Dubai Lagoon’ substation, for which the developer had invested a total sum of AED 48 million, has been completed by DEWA and is ready to be commissioned. Built to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for the massive community project, the substation is part of the developer’s commitment towards the prompt completion of all infrastructure that will facilitate the delivery of a major public utility among the tenants, leading up to the scheduled handover of the project, with Zone 1 slated for the end of 2010.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Schön Properties have anticipated the extent of power required for a master community such as ‘Dubai Lagoon’ to reach 65 to 70 megawatts (MW). However, the substation has been constructed with a total capacity of 108 MW in order to accommodate any additional requirements, and was completed by DEWA in a span of 20 to 24 months. The completion of the substation is an indication of the developer’s desire to ensure investors receive quality finished apartments in addition to amenities, particularly electricity, which is a cause for concern within certain areas of the UAE.

“The completion of a dedicated substation for the exclusive use of ‘Dubai Lagoon’ underlines our commitment to satisfy the energy needs of our tenants,” said Danial Schön, Vice President, Schön Properties. “DEWA has been most supportive in helping us in our goal to provide uninterrupted electricity to homes and offices, which will ensure convenience and security for all our investors. This excellent development also underscores our unwavering focus on the delivery of the ‘Dubai Lagoon’ project, which encompass not only the residential and commercial spaces but also the facilities that make it a complete self-sustaining master development.”

http://imresolt.blogspot.com/2010/05/schon-properties-completes-aed-48.html

Schön Properties completes AED 48 million ‘Dubai Lagoon substation’

132-11 kVA substation to ensure uninterrupted power supply within master community

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May 25, 2010

Schön Properties, a leading regional property developer, has announced that the 132-11 kVA ‘Dubai Lagoon’ substation, for which the developer had invested a total sum of AED 48 million, has been completed by DEWA and is ready to be commissioned. Built to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for the massive community project, the substation is part of the developer’s commitment towards the prompt completion of all infrastructure that will facilitate the delivery of a major public utility among the tenants, leading up to the scheduled handover of the project, with Zone 1 slated for the end of 2010.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Schön Properties have anticipated the extent of power required for a master community such as ‘Dubai Lagoon’ to reach 65 to 70 megawatts (MW). However, the substation has been constructed with a total capacity of 108 MW in order to accommodate any additional requirements, and was completed by DEWA in a span of 20 to 24 months. The completion of the substation is an indication of the developer’s desire to ensure investors receive quality finished apartments in addition to amenities, particularly electricity, which is a cause for concern within certain areas of the UAE.

“The completion of a dedicated substation for the exclusive use of ‘Dubai Lagoon’ underlines our commitment to satisfy the energy needs of our tenants,” said Danial Schön, Vice President, Schön Properties. “DEWA has been most supportive in helping us in our goal to provide uninterrupted electricity to homes and offices, which will ensure convenience and security for all our investors. This excellent development also underscores our unwavering focus on the delivery of the ‘Dubai Lagoon’ project, which encompass not only the residential and commercial spaces but also the facilities that make it a complete self-sustaining master development.”

http://imresolt.blogspot.com/2010/05/schon-properties-completes-aed-48.html

it may not be DEWA...but its a power project...

Dubai Municipality holds workshop on Waste to Energy project

* United Arab Emirates: 10 minutes ago
* PRESS RELEASE

The Waste Management Department at Dubai Municipality organized a workshop on the Dubai Waste to Energy project for the qualified companies. The move was part of Dubai Municipality's commitment to environment conservation and protection and its keen emphasis on sustainable waste management in order to realise the goals of strategic leadership of Dubai Emirate towards the principles of sustainable development.

The workshop was attended by Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, Mohammed AbdulKarim Julfar, Assistant Director General for Corporate Support Services Sector, Eng. Salah Amiri, Assistant Director General for Environmental and Public Health Services and Eng. Hassan Makki, Director of Waste Management Department.

Lootah said the Municipality has conducted a thorough study for attainable solutions to address the issue on waste and ways to treat them.
"We have studied a number of methodologies to use waste in Dubai city. We travelled to different countries to see their practices in this area," he said.

"The environment friendly process of energy recovery through combustion of waste producing electricity is well known worldwide. Many countries having best practices in modern and efficient waste management system have Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants operating to stringent environmental controls. So, we decided to establish such a plant in Dubai," Lootah said.

However, he said it is not the only method that could be adopted to get rid of the waste safely. Lootah said the aim of the workshop was to solicit the suggestions and proposals of people concerned with this area.

"The phenomenal growth Dubai is experiencing has brought with it an increase in the amount of waste being generated in the city. With just 1,046,404 tons of municipal solid waste collected in year 2000, it increased by an average of almost 20% annually, reaching 3,746,509 tons in year 2009. With these issues, pressure is mounted on the city's waste management system, from the point of view of collecting the waste, the way it will be treated (resource recovery or recycling) and disposal," he said. Lootah said the Municipality will also concentrate on educating people and creating awareness among them about waste reduction.

Eng Rashed Karkain, Head of Technical Support and Studies Section, Waste Management Department explained that the Waste to Energy project in Dubai is one of the key components to the integrated approach being set up by Dubai Municipality to tackle the waste management problem.

Data gathering for the project and geotechnical investigation of the site was successfully completed. The plant which will be located at the 30 hectare plot in Al Warsan will be designed to accommodate 6,500 tons of waste per day and the expected power that will be generated from the waste is estimated at 150 MW/h. It will feature the latest, state of the art waste to energy conversion and pollution control technologies.

The prequalification process was conducted the last quarter of 2009. It was participated by 29 groups of companies from all over the world.

After a thorough review of the company's submissions only 14 selected to join in the bidding process of the project, in which 11 companies participated. The deadline for the submission of bids and proposal is 19 December 2010 and the selection of the winning bidder shall be made after a thorough evaluation of their submitted documents.

Joint venture with public and private participation could also be thought of, said Karkain.

http://www.ameinfo.com/243055.html

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In pursuit of providing reliable power and water infrastructure

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority signs 5 contracts for new projects as part of WETEX Exhibition, at a cost up to one billion Dirhams

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Dubai, UAE – 9th March, 2011: On the second day of The activities of the 13th Water, Energy, & Environment Exhibition 2011 (WETEX), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) celebrated the signing of 5 new contracts for power and water projects in a bid to support its infrastructure and boost the efficiency of grids and networks to meet the growth of demand for its services. This comes in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The contracts were signed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD & CEO of DEWA representing Dubai Electricity and Water Authority with the representatives of DEWA’s partners and contractors’ which were selected to execute these contracts.

At the beginning of the ceremony, HE Saeed Al Tayer stated, “I would like, on this occasion to welcome DEWA’s partners and contractors who have cooperated with it for years to execute its projects in different sectors. And today, we are here for the signing of more contracts for new projects.”

HE Al Tayer pointed out that DEWA assumes its responsibilities in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in compliance with DEWA’s strategy, which is part of Dubai’s strategy aiming to provide reliable infrastructure capable of meeting all the requirements of electricity and water necessary for the march towards development. These directives are being executed according to a systematic approach to meet the growth of demand for DEWA’s services.

“We are here today to sign 5 contracts for new big electricity and water projects at a total cost up to one billion Dirhams,” HE Al Tayer further added.

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Under directives from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid opens WETEX 2012

This Year’s Exhibition witnesses wide participation from local, regional and international businesses

National oil and gas companies participates for the first time

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Dubai, UAE 13 March 2012-: Under directives from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the 14th Water, Energy, & Environment Exhibition 2012 (WETEX), organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) under the umbrella of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (SCE), opened this morning. The Exhibition lasts for three days from 13th to 15th March at Zabeel Hall and Halls 1, 2, 3 and 4 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of DEWA, opened the Exhibition in the presence of top figures and officials in Dubai.

After the opening ceremony with HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, top officials accompanied by HE Matar Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of DEWA, and HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and MD and CEO of DEWA, explored the Exhibition and viewed the displays and equipment being showcased by companies from 28 countries from over the world participating in the Exhibition. His Highness listened to an overview from HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer about the Exhibition and the wide participation of national and international companies, whose number has reached 1,055 this year. His Highness also listened to a summary of DEWA’s projects, achievements and updates in this year’s Exhibition, specifically the participation of the oil and gas sectors and their related activities for the first time this year.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised DEWA and the significant developments it has made for all its facilities in addition to the excellent services DEWA provides, which has made it one of the best utilities in the world. Also, His Highness praised the exhibition and the developments it has made every year and its global profile to date, which has become an important landmark in Dubai’s international exhibition map. His Highness also praised the continuous efforts of DEWA to protect the environment through green technologies and renewable energy projects and its applications of best practices in this field, which support resources sustainability and the green economy in Dubai.

The opening ceremony was attended by HE Mattar Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of DEWA, Saeed Al Kindi, Chairman of the Dubai Rental Dispute Settlement Committee, Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HE Hussein Nasser Lootah, Director General of the Dubai Municipality, HE Abdulrahman Al Saleh, Director General of the Dubai Department of Finance, Qhadi Al Murooshid, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, HE Yasser Abdullah Amiri, Director General of the Financial Audit Department, HE Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Chairman of Ducab, HE Salma Hareb, CEO of Jafza and Economic Zones World, HE Dr Abdullah Al Karam, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, HE Khaled Al Kemda, Director General of the Community Development Authority, HE Ali Rashed Lootah, Chairman of Nakheel, HE Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Deputy Commander of Dubai Police, HE Hilal Al Marri, Chairman of Dubai World Trade Centre, HE Hani Al Hamli, Secretary General of the Dubai Economic Council and Nejib Zaafrani, CEO and Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and senior officials from the business sector in Dubai and HE Fahad Al Muhannadi, Manging Director of the Qatar Electricity and Water Corporation.

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