Water. Desalination + reuse
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Water.desalination+reuse June 2017 subject 13 Dubai is on a mission to become a global city for the 21st Century, making use of the latest technologies to develop its natural and built environments, and the city's economy, in a sustainable manner. To this end, it is implementing a number of strategies that will require adequate management and provision of water supplies. The Dubai Plan 2021 is an economic and social framework, a continuation of the original Dubai Plan 2015, which was developed in response to rapid growth and urbanisation during the 1990s and 2000s. The strategy has fi ve pillars: economic growth; social development; infrastructure, land and environment; safety, security and justice; and excellence in governance. The plan overarches the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, which is designed to support industrial growth and covers sectors including aerospace, maritime, pharmaceuticals, aluminium and fabricated metals, fast-moving consumer goods, and machinery and equipment. Another economic development strand within the emirate is World Expo Dubai 2020, which will bring together commercial leaders from across the globe. Participants to have signed up so far include Accenture, DP World, Nissan, SAP, Siemens, and UPS. The event anticipates hosting 25 million visits, of which 70 per cent will come from outside the United Arab Emirates. The fi nal, signifi cant over- arching framework that is directly impacting water management in Dubai is the Clean Energy Strategy 2050. The goal of the energy plan is to generate seven per cent of Dubai's total energy requirement from clean sources by 2020; 25 per cent by 2030; and by 2050, to have 75 per cent clean energy. The strategy is driving Dubai to decouple its water production from energy generation, and has driven world-class research and development in solar-powered desalination. (See page 17.) Dubai's mission for modernity through technology 2019 IDA World Congress: Crossroads to sustainability The 2019 IDA World Congress is to be hosted by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) in October 2019. The event will aim to advance the goals of water sustainability for Dubai and globally. (For more information, see page 29.) DEWA invests $53 million in Jebel Ali Power and Water Plant turbines The existing mega power generation and water desalination plant at Jebel Ali was offi cially opened in 2013. It produces 2,060 MW and 140 million imperial gallons a day (636,000 m3/d) of desalinated water from eight multi-stage fl ash desalination units. The latest contract award from Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) for new reverse osmosis desalination capacity in the emirate (see page 14), involves no works at, or changes to the existing plant. Situated on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the original three GE 9E gas turbines at Jebel Ali Power and Water Plant were installed in 1989. DEWA signed an agreement to extend their lifecycle for an additional 12 years in May 2018. The goals of the contract, which is worth AED 192.7 million ($52.5 million) are to increase energy production, improve effi ciency, and reduce carbon emissions at the facility. "Our strategic priorities are energy supply security and to make Dubai a role model for the effi ciency and reliability of energy and water, through the development of various operations, and the provisions of a world-class utility," said Saeed Al Tayer, chief executive of DEWA. "Our priority is to make Dubai a role model for effi ciency and reliability in energy and water." Saeed Al Tayer, DEWA chief executive Arabian Gulf, the original three GE 9E gas turbines at Jebel Ali Power and Water Plant were installed in 1989. DEWA signed an agreement to extend their lifecycle for an additional 12 years in May 2018. role model for effi ciency and reliability in energy and water." Saeed Al Tayer, DEWA chief executive Dubai's mission for modernity 75% clean energy by 2050