Deadline for Dewa coal plant extended

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer. — Suplied photo

Dubai: In response to requests from bidders, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has extended the bid deadline for phase one of the Hassyan clean coal power project by two months. Bidders requested more time to make their bids compliant with Dewa’s requirements. The new bid submission date is March 26, 2015. The plant will be based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model.

“The Hassyan project reflects our commitment to the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote energy diversification and support a green economy for the Sustainable Development initiative. This IPP-based clean coal project is a key step in the implementation of the energy diversification strategy formulated by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, to introduce clean coal-based electricity generation into Dubai’s energy mix.

“Through such projects, Dewa will continue to complete energy projects that also contribute to meeting Dubai’s growing energy requirements and support the sustainable growth of the emirate,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and chief executive officer of Dewa.

Dewa released the tender to qualified bidders on July 22, 2014.

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