DP World, Masdar
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem (left) and Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi (right) at the signing ceremony (Photo: DP World)
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In collaboration with Abu Dhabi‘s state-owned renewable energy company Masdar, global terminal operator DP World aims to enlarge its »green footprint«.

The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on clean energy solutions for DP[ds_preview] World’s portfolio of ports and freezones in the Middle East and Africa. Masdar will work with DP World to address challenges related to the delivery of sustainable, reliable and cost effective power generation, with a particular focus on areas that are remote or off-grid, DP World said in a statement. Further, Masdar will provide specialist project management services, from concept to implementation, including community projects to support DP World’s operations.

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The first collaborative activity will be to review DP World’s operations at the Port of Berbera in Somaliland, focusing on hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) – diesel plants, water treatment and other technical advisory services for power generation. The agreement will also look at increasing energy efficiency across the company’s ports and terminals in the region.

DP World Group Chairman & CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said the partnership will »help reduce our carbon footprint in the region and to develop long term energy solutions for the communities in which we operate.« He added, »This collaboration is an important step in contributing towards achieving the UAE 2021 vision and implementing the Dubai 2021 plan as well as the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, which is focused on developing the UAE into a knowledge-led economy.«