DUBAI, UAE, 13 August 2024: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced the commencement of construction of its new District Cooling plant in Dubai’s Deira district. Empower said this follows the recent award of the main construction contract for the facility. Making the announcement through a Press Release, Empower said the new plant will serve over 46 buildings within the Deira Waterfront development, a component of the Deira Enrichment Project. Empower said the project aims to upgrade the district by creating 20 residential communities, featuring apartments, commercial spaces and modern offices, all built while preserving the beauty of Deira’s heritage and cultural character.

Empower said advanced technologies will be incorporated into the operations, including Thermal Energy Storage (TES) and Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE). The company’s in-house project team, Empower said, is supervising the plant, scheduled to be completed in two phases, reaching a total production capacity of 39,000 refrigeration tons (RT). The first phase, with a capacity of approximately 20,000 RT of cooling, is scheduled to become operational by the end of June 2025, Empower said.

Empower said it enjoys over 80% of the District Cooling market share in Dubai. The company said it will continue to invest significantly, backed by investors and shareholders, to expand its operations in Dubai.

H.E. Ahmad bin Shafar, Chief Executive Officer, Empower, said: “Our teams are increasing their efforts to provide reliable and high-quality District Cooling services to customers across Dubai. Empower is committed to expanding its projects and operations to meet the growing demand for District Cooling.

“These efforts will result in developing our infrastructure, expanding distribution networks, increasing the number of cooling plants, and targeting new areas to be covered by District Cooling systems, such as the Deira Waterfront. This will contribute to expanding our customer base to reach around 140,000 by the end of the year.”

Empower said the new plant is designed according to international standards, taking into account sustainable green building standards and Dubai’s recent urban developments, and in harmony with the aesthetic appearance of the area.