In an eclectic interaction with Surendar Balakrishnan of Climate Control Middle East, H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, the CEO of Empower, highlights key milestones achieved as a District Cooling utility, the impact of the IPO and the technological innovations that have broken down barriers for the advancement of District Cooling. Excerpts from the interview…
Posted: August 1, 2025
District Cooling utility provider briefs them on operations of its new systems in District Cooling
Posted: February 1, 2023
Empower announces transforming Business Bay into the world’s largest urban District Cooling project
Posted: July 19, 2022
Dr Adib Moubadder, CEO, Emicool, says District Cooling remains one of the main pillars of transformation in the energy narrative of Dubai. Excerpts from the interview he gave to Surendar Balakrishnan of Climate Control Middle East...
Posted: July 11, 2022
District cooling utility reports net profit of AED 936 million achieved for the year 2021, and growth of 9.3%
Posted: February 16, 2022
Agreement between the two entities will see Empower take over 19 district cooling plants, valued at AED 860 million
Posted: August 23, 2021
Admitting that district cooling is not seen as a friendly solution amongst building owners, James Grinnell, Head of Water, Dubai Regulatory Supervisory Bureau, outlines remedial measures aimed at improving performance and increasing penetration. His views and more, recorded during the 5th edition of DC Dialogue
Posted: August 4, 2021
The Abdali area in Jordan’s capital, Amman, needed cooling and heating solutions customised to suit the ambience of the upmarket hub, while working within the constraints of the country’s climatic conditions and water scarcity. Araner proposed a design based on air-cooled chillers with zero water consumption. We bring you the case study…
Posted: April 18, 2017
District Cooling companies need to explore the option of outsourcing the O&M services of a plant, says Dan Mizesko, Managing Partner of Al Shirawi US Chiller Services
Posted: March 21, 2017