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AGS and WiSER sign MoU to empower women to accelerate sustainable development
Alliances for Global Sustainability (AGS) today entered into a strategic agreement with Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s international outreach platforms, aiming to inspire women of all ages to play a more active role in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Published on: 16 NOV 2021
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Masdar looks to future growth with award of milestone investment grade credit ratings
Moody’s Investor Services and Fitch Ratings have assigned Masdar first-time credit ratings that place it firmly in the investment grade category – a significant milestone for the company.
Published on: 27 SEP 2021
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AQUOVUM, Khalifa University and Masdar launch world’s first solar/thermal energy storage-powered project to extract water from air at Masdar City
The world’s first project to produce commercial volumes of an uninterrupted water supply from a sustainable source, making it carbon free, will launch this month in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The innovative pilot project will be run by U.S.-based water technologies company, AQUOVUM, in partnership with Masdar and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, as part of a three-party research and development agreement.
Published on: 01 AUG 2021
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Accelerating energy transitions could create 122 million jobs by 2050
Accelerating energy transitions on a path to climate safety can grow the global economy by 2.4 per cent over the expected growth of current plans within the next decade and create 122 million energy-related jobs by 2050, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Published on: 03 AUG 2021
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Masdar City Free Zone launches new license options
Masdar City Free Zone has announced the launch of new business package options for new and existing companies based in the region’s hub for innovative sustainable technologies, Masdar City. In line with the recent UAE government announcement to ease the business environment in the UAE, Masdar City Free Zone has introduced the new business package options to further support business growth and development in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 25 AUG 2021
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Masdar supports greentech training program in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani students and government employees were given dedicated training in renewable energy sources through a two-day training program organized by Masdar, bp and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy.
Published on: 11 JUL 2021
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The Catalyst Accelerating Sustainable Innovation
Relaunched in 2018 to encourage and stimulate entrepreneurship, The Catalyst is the region’s first sustainability-focused ‘start-up accelerator’. Based in the Masdar City Free Zone, The Catalyst is a joint venture between Masdar and BP aimed at accelerating start-ups through funding, training and mentorship.
Published on: 21 JUN 2021
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Abu Dhabi Airports and Masdar complete development of largest solar-powered car park in Abu Dhabi at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, have announced the completion of Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park.
Published on: 01 JUN 2021
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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Welcomes the Secondary Green Bond Listing by Masdar
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) welcomed the secondary listing of a USD 750 million Green Bond by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), the global clean energy powerhouse based in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 10 OCT 2023
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US$50m UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund awards EPC contract to build resilient clean-energy project in Dominica
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), the largest renewable energy investment of its type in the region, which is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has announced the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a hurricane-resistant clean energy project in Dominica.
Published on: 27 MAY 2021
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Fueling a sustainable future with hydrogen energy
Hydrogen (H) is the most abundant element in the universe, and the simplest and lightest. The energy industry has been seeking to tap it as source of power since at least 1842 when Welsh scientist William Robert Grove developed the first fuel cell, combining hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity.
Published on: 23 MAY 2021
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Miral and Emerge to Develop Solar Project on Yas Bay Waterfront
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, has signed an agreement with Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, to develop a 524-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project on Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day-to-night dining, entertainment and leisure destination located on Yas Island. The project is designed to offset 450 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Published on: 17 OCT 2023
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Why waste management is crucial for a sustainable future
The world’s population is hurrying towards the 10 billion mark by 2050. With two-thirds projected to live in cities by then, urbanization is a global phenomenon that is a leading factor contributing to municipal solid waste.
Published on: 23 MAY 2021
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UAE launches region’s first waste-to-feed project
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, inaugurated the region’s first project that will upcycle organic waste into high-quality products.
Published on: 25 JUN 2022
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ADNOC Drilling and Masdar agree to explore geothermal energy opportunities
ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (“ADNOC Drilling” or “the Company”) (ADX symbol: ADNOCDRILL / ISIN: AEA007301012) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (‘’the MoU’’) with Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies. Under the MoU, the companies will explore collaboration around development, investment, operations, and projects to responsibly advance the energy transition both in the UAE and globally.
Published on: 21 MAR 2023
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Production of sustainable aviation fuel from solid waste
Masdar, ADNOC, bp, Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) and Etihad Airways announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 an agreement to conduct a joint feasibility study on exploring the production in the UAE of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other products, such as renewable diesel and naphtha, using municipal solid waste (MSW) and renewable hydrogen.
Published on: 20 JAN 2023
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Emerge Partners with Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages’ on new Solar Project
Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, has signed an agreement with Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages, Coca-Cola’s bottler and distributor in the UAE, to develop a 1.8-megawatt (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant for its Al Ain facility.
Published on: 26 JAN 2023
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Masdar Signs Agreement with Austria’s VERBUND to Explore Green Hydrogen Production for Central Europe Market
The MoU was signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 by Michael Strugl, Chief Executive Officer, VERBUND, and Mohammad Abdelqader El Ramahi, Executive Director, Green Hydrogen, Masdar. As per the agreement, the two companies will cooperate on developing pathways to produce and export green hydrogen to Central Europe, specifically Austria and Southern Germany.
Published on: 08 FEB 2023
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Masdar refinances stake in London Array wind farm
Masdar Energy UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Masdar, has refinanced its stake in the London Array project.
Published on: 27 APR 2020
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Emerge to Install Solar Project at American Community School of Abu Dhabi’s New Sustainable Campus
Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, has signed an agreement with American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) to install a 1 megawatt peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project at ACS’s new environmentally sustainable campus on Saadiyat Island, UAE. The project will generate approximately 35 percent of ACS’s total annual energy demand, an equivalent of displacing 770 tonnes of carbon emissions every year. The project fully aligns with the UAE sustainability goals and contributes to the country’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
Published on: 12 SEP 2023
