Utilities
From The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
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Following partial privatisation at the end of the last century, the provision of utilities in the emirate has improved significantly, while disruptions and inefficiencies in both networks have also been greatly reduced under the new model. With the growth in demand for services increasing and showing no signs of diminishing any time in the near future, ensuring an adequate supply of water and power will remain a challenge in the coming decade. Investment will be required in the short and medium terms, creating more opportunities for foreign capital and ownership in both the power and water supply systems.
This chapter contains interviews with Faris Obaid Al Dhaheri, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA); and Nicholas Carter, Director-General, Regulation and Supervision Bureau (RSB).

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Overview

Efficiency gains: Reforms are seeing improvements in the provision of power and water
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The power and water sector in Abu Dhabi has changed dramatically in the past 15 years. With partial privatisation at the end of the last century, the provision of utilities in the emirate has improved significantly, while disruptions and inefficiencies in both networks have also been greatly reduced under the new model. However, with the growth in demand for services increasing and showing no signs of diminishing any time in the future, the challenges in the coming decade will be no less testing…

Interview

OBG talks to Faris Obaid Al Dhaheri, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA)
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Interview:Faris Obaid Al Dhaheri, What are growth trends like and why? How is infrastructure being developed to support the growth of heavy industry and domestic demand? FARIS OBAID AL DHAHERI: Electricity demand in Abu Dhabi is expected to grow at an average annual rate above 10% through 2015, and water demand at an average annual rate above 6%. In the case of electricity, growth in demand comes from a range of industrial and business sectors. In addition to our commitment to supporting…

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Meeting future needs: OBG talks to Nicholas Carter, Director-General, Regulation and Supervision Bureau (RSB)
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Interview:Nicholas Carter How well positioned is Abu Dhabi to meet rising demand in electricity, and what will be the main determinants of future demand? NICHOLAS CARTER: With several new plants scheduled to come on-line over the remainder of the decade, Abu Dhabi is in a good position to increase electrical power and water supplies to meet rising needs. Future demand will rest on two main factors. First, it will depend on the developments in the oil and gas industry which are commissioned…

Analysis

Power boost: Looking to nuclear energy for a more cost-efficient supply
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The arrival of nuclear energy in 2017 will bring a considerable change to Abu Dhabi’s power and water sector. It will not only diversify the emirate’s generation mix, but will also have an impact on the cost of electricity generation in the local market. Moreover, it will change the structure of the sector and create opportunities for stand-alone water production. Calculations Abu Dhabi and the UAE first began seriously looking into the potential deployment of nuclear energy for civil purposes…