Empower looks to open new cooling plant in Dubai

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has secured a contract to design its second district cooling plant in Jumeirah Village.

The company has also revealed that construction of this new facility is set to commence in the first quarter of 2025.

The Jumeirah Village initiative stands as one of Empower’s most significant district cooling projects, with plans to construct six advanced plants to support the growing community with a combined cooling capacity of 256,000 tons.

This project spans two main areas: Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), which covers 560 hectares, and Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), encompassing 242 hectares. The forthcoming plant, the second in the area, will augment the existing world’s first unmanned district cooling facility, currently serving around 114 buildings with a capacity of 49,000 refrigeration tons (RT).

The new plant will be equipped with state-of-the-art cooling technologies aimed at maximising energy efficiency and minimising water usage. With an expected capacity of approximately 37,000 RT, it will cater to a wide range of properties, including residential buildings, commercial centres, hotels, and other facilities within the Jumeirah Village development.

His Excellency Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, said, “Jumeirah Village is witnessing a surge in investor interest in developing multi-use buildings. The awarding of this new contract aligns with our strategic plans to address the growing demand for sustainable district cooling services. Empower is well-positioned to meet the future needs of the Jumeirah Village community."

He further stated that the company continues to steadily implement its expansion plans to provide its services to various major, multi-use projects across different areas of Dubai, ensuring its leadership in the district cooling industry and delivering high-quality, environmentally friendly services to its clients.