Ryan McPherson, regional director for the Energy Industries Council (EIC) covering the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and CIS, said the UAE is making consistent advancements in the renewable energy sector and is leading among regional countries in terms of clean and renewable energy production capacity.
During the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the EIC’s regional office in Dubai, McPherson stated to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that based on data from the Energy Industries Council, the UAE is projected to increase its power capacity by 6.34 gigawatts through 12 planned green projects between 2024 and 2030.
McPherson elaborated that these projects exemplify the UAE’s commitment to promoting the sustainability of its energy resources and reducing dependency on fossil fuels. He highlighted the country’s long-standing investments in new technologies and infrastructure development, which have solidified its leading position in the renewable energy field and align with its vision for a greener and more sustainable future.
Read more: Green workforce boom: UAE witnesses 26 percent surge in environmental experts
Since the establishment of the EIC’s regional office in Dubai nearly twenty years ago, it has played a significant role in expanding the council’s activities in the Middle East and Africa, serving the energy sector and assisting companies in expanding their operations. Since its launch in the Dubai Airport free zone in 2004, the office has organized over 300 events, hosted more than 50 trade missions, and experienced continuous growth. The EIC’s membership has surpassed 300 companies headquartered in the UAE, representing about one-third of the country’s energy supply chain companies, according to data from the Council’s supply chain company map, which covers the UAE and other nations.
For more news on sustainability, click here.
