UAE signs up to UK energy plans, Masdar eyes Amsterdam

UAE signs up to UK energy plans, Masdar eyes Amsterdam

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Picture shows; CSP demonstration at Masdar. Abu Dhabi. Edward Reed/DCT Media Date; 16/01/2022





The United Arab Emirates has signed a new memorandum of understanding on energy co-operation with the UK. Meanwwhile, Masdar has agreed to supply green hydrogen into Europe.

The deals come as the UAE begins Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), in which Masdar – and its ambitions – will be front and centre.

UK Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps signed the Clean Energy MoU with UAE Minister of Energy Suhail Al Mazrouei. The deal builds on, and replaces, a 2018 MoU.

The new deal expands co-operation and includes low carbon hydrogen. The statement noted Adnoc’s acquisition of a 25% stake in BP’s H2Teesside project in 2022.

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Picture shows; CSP demonstration plant at Masdar. Abu Dhabi. Edward Reed/DCT Media Date; 16/01/2022



Shapps said the UK was “immensely proud of its longstanding relationship” with the UAE.

The MoU today demonstrates that “not only are we are strengthening our energy security and lowering bills for consumers in the long term, we’re unlocking huge opportunities for investment in British expertise and jobs in the process”.

He went on to note the UAE