UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Engie partner to develop clean energy projects

UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Engie partner to develop clean energy projects

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Engie Solutions will technically cooperate in generating clean energy projects on MoEI's assets and explore other energy-related CSR initiatives.

For this a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum affairs, and Vincent Montanet, Chief Business Development Officer for Engie Solutions GCC, at the RAK Energy Summit.

Organised by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, the summit featured industry-level speakers from the energy sector to discuss the challenges and opportunities in dealing with climate change and the future of the energy sector.

Increasing share of renewables

Both parties recognise the importance of increasing the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix while inspiring innovations in the sector. Renewable energy development in the country offers various benefits that include economic growth and job creation, energy security and independence, national security, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Al Olama said: “Developing renewable energy fulfills numerous national priorities, including helping tackle carbon emissions, create new high-tech jobs and inspire innovation. As the ministry in charge of energy development, we have an important role in developing the renewable energy sector. This project adds to UAE’s