Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that it has received four bids from international consortia to construct the Hassyan 1 Power Project with the capacity of 1,600 MW.
Power Generation
GE wins SEC turbine contract worth nearly US$300mn

GE signed contracts totaling almost US$300 million with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to supply 13 gas turbines.
GE signed contracts totaling almost US$300mn with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to supply 13 gas turbines and associated services for the expansion of six power plants at various locations across the country.
UAE signs cooperation framework with IAEA

The UAE signed its Country Profile Framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency that cements its cooperation with the Agency.
The UAE signed its Country Profile Framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency that cements its cooperation with the Agency.
ABB wins US$24mn Saudi order
ABB has won an order worth US$24mn from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for the installation of a static var compensator (SVC) which will provide reactive power support to mitigate voltage instabilities and help prevent black-outs.
Smart grids to meet the challenges faced by utilities
The CEO of DEWA, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, in a speech said that smart grids will play an important role in helping utilities in the region meet growing demands for energy and water and provide diverse and secure energy supply.