Empower awards $47.6mln contract for pipe extension in Dubai

Empower will extend its District Cooling pipe network on Sheikh Zayed Road to serve the Dubai Arena and Al Wasl Tower

DUBAI - Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation, Empower, has announced awarding contracts worth AED175 million for the extension of its district cooling pipe networks.

The entity will extend its District Cooling pipe network on Sheikh Zayed Road to serve the Dubai Arena and Al Wasl Tower with 3 km from Empower’s district cooling plant in Business Bay. Unique technologies will be used to connect the pipes in a way that does not disturb road traffic system, by digging a tunnel under Sheikh Zayed Road, with a depth of 15 metres. Another pipe network will be extended to Al Batha Tower.

The extension will also include other projects at Dubai Healthcare City (Phase 2 Jumeirah Village South, Dubailand, Cityland, and Dubai Science Park (Phase 2) which is having a total length of 8 kms.
Commenting on the announcement, Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, confirmed that an advanced infrastructure contributes to providing world-class district cooling services. He highlighted that Empower pays great attention at all its operational phases, from its district cooling plants to its high-quality and environmentally-friendly pipe networks.

"The extension of the pipe network reflects the high demand for district cooling systems across the emirate, and indicates the wide-spread of district cooling services in various sectors. This contributes to energy conservation, saving the environment, preservation of natural resources, and saving maintenance and operational costs," added Bin Shafar.

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