Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches Policy for Energy Production from Waste

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches Policy for Energy Production from Waste

ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched the Policy for Energy Production from Waste (EFW) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to support its transition towards a more sustainable economy highlight the circular economy's role.It reflects the DoE's commitment to enhancing Abu Dhabi's strategies in both the energy and waste management sectors and allows for a deeper examination of the strategic investments that affect supply and demand in the local energy sector, in addition to regulating prices, fees, and tariffs. The policy applies to all EFW activities in the emirate.The launch took place in coordination between the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and various relevant entities in the emirate, namely Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ), the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer), Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), Abu Dhabi Transmission & Despatch Company (TRANSCO), Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, and Masdar City.DoE Under-Secretary, Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi, said, "The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy conducts integrated operations to develop the entire energy sector in accordance with an ambitious vision for the future that guarantees the