Abu Dhabi forum unites leaders for energy and water solutions

The Department of Energy (DoE) hosted the Abu Dhabi Energy and Water Forum, gathering senior officials and representatives from leading government and private sector organisations in Abu Dhabi.

Attendees included ADNOC, TAQA, Masdar, EWEC, Tabreed, FANR, DMT, DoF, EAD, and ADAFSA, showcasing a united effort to tackle energy and water challenges in the region.

H.E. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, DoE chairman, stated, "This forum serves as a crucial new platform organized by the Department to support communication and cooperation among key stakeholders in the sector, aligning with our endeavors to realise the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Energy and Water Strategy 2050.

This is accomplished by promoting constructive dialogue and coordination between public and private entities to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that ensure supply security, achieve sustainable growth, and build the infrastructure required to bolster Abu Dhabi's local economy."

Our collective undertaking, of paramount strategic importance, centres on tackling energy challenges, including securing supply, providing affordable energy, and enabling sustainable growth."

Abu Dhabi's clean energy goals

Additionally, Al Jarwan highlighted the major transformations taking place in Abu Dhabi’s energy sector, particularly the shift towards renewable energy, which now makes up 45% of the Emirate’s energy mix. This transition has significantly enhanced Abu Dhabi’s global position in clean energy adoption. He also underscored the remarkable progress in the water desalination sector, with reverse osmosis technology playing a pivotal role. By 2030, this technology is expected to provide around 80% of Abu Dhabi’s water supply while reducing carbon emissions by 60%.

His Excellency noted that electricity and water demand is projected to double in the coming years. Recognising this growth early, Abu Dhabi has ensured its readiness through integrated capabilities, a skilled workforce, and diverse resources. This preparedness allows the Emirate to proactively meet rising demands by fostering innovation, improving operational efficiency, delivering smart solutions for sustainable supply, offering affordable energy, and launching targeted projects and initiatives.

He stressed the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to develop innovative technological solutions, drive digital transformation in the sector, and implement policies that support sustainable progress. His Excellency reaffirmed that the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy will continue to lead this transition by modernising policies and regulating the energy and water sector in line with future needs.