Masdar and INPEX to Join Forces to Explore E-methane Production Using Green Hydrogen and CO2 in UAE

Masdar, UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, and INPEX, Japan’s leading energy company, sign agreement to explore production of e-methane from green hydrogen in UAE to advance net-zero goals

Hope Probe makes first contact on mission to Mars

The UAE’s Hope Probe, the first Arab interplanetary mission to Mars, has successfully sent its first transmission from space, according to the UAE Space Agency and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.

Masdar Green REIT signs green financing commitment with First Abu Dhabi Bank for growth of its portfolio

Masdar City, Masdar’s pioneering sustainable urban development in Abu Dhabi, through its Masdar Green Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), has signed a financing commitment in the amount of USD$200,000,000, with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) relating to financing of the REIT portfolio to facilitate further acquisitions and portfolio growth. FAB will act as sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, green loan coordinator, agent, security agent and account bank for this transaction.

Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi highlights the importance of resilience during third Masdar Live

Masdar today hosted the third edition of Masdar Live, a virtual town hall event for employees. Today’s event featured Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace, Renewables & Information Communications Technology (ICT) at Mubadala, who updated employees on activities across the platform, reflected on the year so far and looked ahead towards the future.

Masdar and PT PJBI form joint venture to drive development of Indonesia’s first floating solar power plant

Masdar and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN (Persero), today announced the formation of a joint venture to drive the development of the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant – Indonesia’s first floating PV project.

Masdar supports World Environment Day

As a pioneer in sustainability solutions and a leader in sustainable urban development, Masdar is fully committed to supporting World Environment Day, which is being celebrated across the globe today, June 5.

Masdar welcomes new policy to ban single-use plastics in Abu Dhabi

Masdar has welcomed the decision by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to ban the use of single-use plastic in Abu Dhabi by 2021.

Masdar to play leading role in CERAWeek 2022

Senior Masdar executives are taking part in CERAWeek 2022, in Houston, Texas next week, as the world’s leading energy conference returns as a physical event for the first time in three years. Masdar is also supporting CERAWeek 2022 as Power Innovator Partner.

Growth of renewables in the Middle East in the spotlight at Milken Institute summit

Masdar’s Chief Financial Officer, Niall Hannigan, joined more than 1,000 global thought leaders, government officials and business leaders at the recent Milken Institute’s 2020 Middle East and Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi.

Masdar discusses the importance of green construction for a sustainable future during webinar hosted by TENDERD

Masdar has participated in a webinar focussed on the importance of green construction practices in contributing toward a more sustainable future. Hosted by TENDERD, a technology start-up from Silicon Valley based in Dubai, the webinar was led by speakers H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates, Mr. Abdulla Balalaa, Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Real State at Masdar City, and Mr. Arjun Mohan, Founder and CEO at TENDERD.

Masdar-EDF Renewables-Nesma consortium reaches financial close and starts construction on 300 MW solar project in Saudi Arabia

The consortium led by Masdar and EDF Renewables, both global leaders in renewable energy, and Nesma Company, announced today it has reached financial close on a 300-megawatt (MW) utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in Jeddah and is starting construction.

Masdar and W Solar Investment form joint venture company to develop renewable energy projects

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and W Solar Investment, a subsidiary of Alpha Dhabi Holding, and a development and investment company in the solar energy industry, have formed a joint venture company (JVC) to develop clean energy projects in a range of geographies.

Masdar raises awareness on climate change with support for new board game

Masdar is helping to raise awareness on climate change by supporting an Emirati company that has developed a board game to teach players how their actions can affect greenhouse gas emissions.

Masdar Empowers Next Generation of Global Sustainability Leaders to Innovate Climate Solutions at COP27

Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy companies, and its global Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) initiative convened global industry leaders, regional policymakers, students and young professionals for a series of events to empower youth climate engagement and action on the sidelines of the 2022 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP27).

Masdar leads initiative to support development of Abu Dhabi’s green hydrogen economy

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it is joining forces with Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Siemens Energy, and Marubeni Corporation in an initiative designed to support the development of Abu Dhabi’s green hydrogen economy.

Ecothon Plus competition winners announced at the World Energy Congress

Masdar has awarded the winners of the Ecothon Plus competition at the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. The competition was held as part of Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders programme. In collaboration with the UAE Emirates Red Crescent, the Ecothon aimed to provide energy-efficient solutions for the UAE-Jordanian Refugee Camp in Marajeeb Al Fhood, Jordan. The camp is operated by Emirates Red Crescent Society and provides humanitarian aid to over 4,000 refugees.

Shams – A journey from heritage to energy

Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region is a source of great pride for the UAE. It represents the roots of the country’s Bedouin heritage, with its desert sands inspiring many a poem and captivating many an explorer.

She means business: WISER Pioneers Workshop

WiSER is a platform that aims to mentor, empower and inspire women to be catalysts of change, industry leaders and drivers of commercial solutions.

WiSER white paper highlights impact of artificial intelligence on gender parity in sustainability sector

Masdar and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund acquire two wind farms in Poland

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have together acquired 50:50 stakes in two wind farms in Poland.