DEWA And ENEC Organise The Open Forum For Nuclear Energy
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the 9th Open Forum for Nuclear Energy, to achieve DEWA’s efforts to be fully transparent and communicate effectively with all segments of society, and to raise awareness about peaceful nuclear energy in the UAE.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council and MD & CEO of DEWA, HE Mohammed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, CEO of ENEC, and a number of energy experts and academics, attended the event held at the Raffles hotel in Dubai.
“The UAE peaceful nuclear energy programme comes in line with the wise guidance of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE who said that, “The UAE is striving to develop and boost its rich resources and expertise in the international energy markets and enhance its leading role as a world centre for renewable energy research and development,”” said Al Tayer.
“The Supreme Council of Energy has formed the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 to achieve the goals set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in his long-term initiative, ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development,’” said Al Tayer.
“This strategy puts security of energy, and sustainability of sources within its core objectives to achieve sustainable development, by diversifying the energy mix. By 2030, renewable energy will contribute 5% of total electricity production, with 12% from nuclear energy, 12% from clean coal, and 71% of the remainder will be generated from natural gas,” added Al Tayer.
Al Tayer congratulated the efforts of ENEC to secure clean, safe, efficient and reliable energy for the UAE. “I congratulate the efforts undertaken by ENEC to secure clean, safe, efficient and reliable energy for the UAE. I also commend them for their efforts and programmes in the preparation and training of local talent to manage the new peaceful nuclear programme in the UAE, as well as ensuring the highest levels of safety and security.”
“I am convinced that this peaceful nuclear programme will shift the energy sector in the UAE to another level. We at the Supreme Council are keen to support this programme to achieve its objectives. The Council is committed to supporting national projects and initiatives that bring global best practices in various fields,” concluded Al Tayer.
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Mar 21, 2013
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