Empower to invest Dhs450m to serve over 43 buildings in DMC

Empower to invest Dhs450m to serve over 43 buildings in DMC

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the district cooling service provider, announced it will invest Dhs450m to its cooling services to 43 buildings in Dubai Maritime City (DMC). This will be done two phases through two plants located within the city. The first phase includes supplying of cooling energy to 27 buildings with a capacity of more than 28,000 RT and the second phase includes supplying 16 buildings with 35,000 RT cooling energy. In an agreement with DMC, Empower will provide district cooling services, with a cooling capacity of 63,000 refrigeration tonnes. The agreement was signed by Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, and Sultan bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP World. DMC, part of DP World, strategically located between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks, is one of the most prominent urban destinations for freehold areas in Dubai. It aims to develop and support maritime trade and improve freight services and various marine services. The city includes luxury residential properties, 5-star hotels, modern office towers, retail outlets, and a variety of services. Shafar said: “We are pleased to partner with Dubai Maritime City in the development of their project, and provide it with environmentally friendly and energy