Arabian Gulf is a 400MW hydro power project. It is planned in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2024 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2027.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 400 400 Announced Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

Description

The project is being developed and currently owned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.

Arabian Gulf is a pumped storage project. The project cost is expected to be around $483.924m.

Development Status

The project construction is expected to commence from 2024. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2027.

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About Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is a government owned utility. It provides electricity and water services in the Emirate of Dubai. The authority generates, transmits, and distributes electricity; and desalinates water. The authority produces electricity from gas and steam turbines, and solar photovoltaic (PV) plants. It operates and maintains power stations, desalination plants, aquifers, power and water transmission lines, and power and water distribution networks in the Emirate. The authority also provides various services, including bill payment, smart collection platform, EV charger card services, electricity and water management, energy audits, clearance certificate services and tariff calculators. DEWA is headquartered in Dubai, the UAE.

Methodology

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