News
08 April 2025

TAQA to build 1GW OCGT project in UAE

In:
Power
Region:
Middle East & Africa

The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has signed a 24-year PPA with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), for 1GW of new OCGT generation capacity to meet growing energy demand.As a result of the agreement, TAQA will build, wholly own, and operate the 1GW Al Dhafra OCGT project....

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