UAE NMDC Energy recently announced that it has been awarded a contract by Taiwan Power Company (TEPCO) to be responsible for the installation of underwater natural gas pipelines and related construction and dredging projects for the second phase of Taiwan's Dongxiao Power Plant project. The total amount of this contract is as high as 1.136 billion US dollars, covering the design, construction, and installation of submarine pipelines with water depths ranging from 10 meters to 55 meters. It is expected to extend between Taichung and Dongxiao on the west coast of Taiwan.

The characteristic of this project is the involvement of underwater operations and high difficulty dredging operations, indicating NMDC Energy's profound strength in the field of ocean engineering. Through collaboration with subsidiary NMDC Dredging&Marine, this project will enhance NMDC Energy's influence in Taiwan and significantly increase its revenue. Against the backdrop of global energy transition, this project has also laid a solid foundation for UAE energy companies to build energy infrastructure in the Asia Pacific region, demonstrating their technological advantages in the field of ocean engineering.

In addition, this project not only deepens the energy cooperation between the UAE and Taiwan, but also actively supports the implementation of the UAE's renewable energy plan. With the diversification of global energy demand and the increasing demand for regional energy security, the United Arab Emirates has gradually established key nodes in the global energy supply chain through such major strategic projects.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its subsidiaries recently awarded three authorization contracts totaling $2.1 billion for the construction of liquefied natural gas pretreatment plants (LPPs), compression facilities, and transmission pipelines. These projects will provide raw materials for the Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project and provide critical support for the future development of the UAE's natural gas industry.

Among them, the largest contract - the construction of a liquefied natural gas pretreatment plant (LPP), worth 1.24 billion US dollars, was awarded to a consortium composed of ENPPI and Petrojet. In addition, a $514 million pipeline contract was awarded to China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Corporation, while the construction of compression facilities was undertaken by Petrofac Emirates LLC, with a contract amount of $335 million.

This series of investments not only supports the expansion of the UAE LNG industry, but also provides a more stable supply chain for the global liquefied natural gas market. Against the backdrop of increasing global energy demand, the full operation of the Ruwais LNG plant will double ADNOC's LNG production capacity, with an estimated annual production of 15 million tons of LNG. The uniqueness of this liquefied natural gas project lies in the application of clean grid electricity, making it the first LNG facility in the Middle East and North Africa region to target low-carbon emissions. This project will undoubtedly provide strong support for the UAE to consolidate its important position in the global LNG market.

In addition to deep cultivation in the traditional energy sector, the UAE is actively promoting the transformation of green energy, especially the development of solar photovoltaic projects. The United Arab Emirates Water and Electricity Corporation (EWEC) has recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to eligible companies for the development of the Zarraf Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Producer (IPP) project. The project is located in Al Zarraf, Al Dhafra region, and plans to build a 1500MW (AC) solar power plant that can provide electricity to approximately 160000 households and reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 2.4 million tons.

This project is not only an important step in the UAE's energy transition, but also one of the world's leading utility scale solar photovoltaic projects. Through this project, EWEC will further promote Abu Dhabi's strategic goal of achieving 10GW of solar power capacity by 2030, making a significant contribution to the development of sustainable energy in the region.

It is worth mentioning that the Zarraf Solar PV project will set a new benchmark for green energy development worldwide, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and digital technology to improve production efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The successful implementation of this project will further accelerate the UAE's green transformation in the global energy market and enhance its influence in the clean energy sector. By 2035, EWEC expects to achieve the operation of 18GW of solar photovoltaic power generation, supporting Abu Dhabi's clean energy source target of 60% of electricity demand.