Empower Anticipates Agreement to Supply City Walk with 17,500 Tons of Cooling Energy

The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has signed an agreement with the real estate development firm, Meraas, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding. This partnership is aimed at providing over 17,500 tons of cooling capacity for the third phase of City Walk and the Verve building, addressing the increasing development demands in the area.

This project adds to Empower’s extensive portfolio, which includes around 1,750 buildings across Dubai.

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, stated: “Through these agreements, Empower is enhancing its portfolio with new projects, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in district cooling services in Dubai. These initiatives also contribute to the diversification of the sectors we serve and expand our efforts in reducing carbon emissions, aligning with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.”

He further remarked: “We are committed to keeping pace with the rapid and ongoing developments in Dubai across all sectors. The construction sector is experiencing significant growth, and we are working on developing services that meet emerging expectations, reflecting Dubai’s global standing while solidifying Empower’s reliability as a leader in the district cooling industry. By incorporating new projects into our service offerings, we aim to extend our impact on the sustainability journey of the UAE and align our goals with the national strategies aimed at building a sustainable green economy and achieving carbon neutrality.”

This latest expansion underscores Empower’s pioneering role in the district cooling industry, as the corporation continuously strives to provide innovative technologies and comprehensive services that ensure comfort for beneficiaries while enhancing operational efficiency and environmental sustainability for the projects it undertakes.

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