Abu Dhabi Ups Gas-Fired Power Capacity Target for 2030

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Abu Dhabi is advancing its comprehensive energy diversification plan with a new target of 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power capacity by 2030. The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) dual-track strategy aims to integrate conventional and renewable sources to meet surging domestic demand, while achieving significant carbon emissions reductions.

Key developments include the Al Nouf Combined-Cycle Power Project, a 3.3-GW facility designed to directly support the UAE's growing National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and its energy-intensive digital infrastructure. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project and Plant databases can learn more from a detailed project report and plant profile.

In parallel, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) recently launched tenders for multiple large-scale gas-fired projects, including the 1-GW Al Dhafra Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT), the 2.5-GW Taweelah C Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), and the 1.5-GW Madinat Zayed OCGT plant. These projects are expected to strengthen grid reliability and operational flexibility.

Subscribers can read detailed reports on the Al Dhafra, Taweelah and Madinat Zayed projects.

Additionally, the 300-MW Volta Cogeneration Power Station--a joint venture between TAQA and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)--will supply power and steam to the Taziz derivatives complex in Ruwais, boosting industrial capacity while optimizing energy use. Subscribers can learn more from a detailed project report

This substantial gas-fired expansion complements Abu Dhabi's parallel target of achieving 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and its overarching goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Industrial Info is tracking more than US$14.71 billion worth of gas-fired power-generation projects across the UAE. Subscribers can click here for a list of detailed reports and click here for a list of related plant profiles.

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