The construction is scheduled to begin in Q1-2026
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has signed a contract to design a new district cooling plant at Dubai Science Park.
The new plant will have a total production capacity of 47,000 Refrigeration Tons (RT) and will serve nearly 80 mixed-use buildings in the area. The project is part of Empower’s expansion strategy to meet the rising demand for energy-efficient district cooling services in key areas of Dubai. The construction is scheduled to begin by the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to supplied press communication.
Empower stated that the Dubai Science Park district cooling plant will be built and operated incorporating advanced and award-winning innovative technologies developed by the company.
Conserving resources
These include the thermal energy storage (TES) systems that significantly reduce peak load pressure on the state power grid, as well as treated sewage effluent (TSE) technology that helps reduce freshwater usage in district cooling operations and conserve natural resources.
“Empower is advancing its ambitious expansion plans by building new plants equipped with the latest technologies, under a strategic framework that places sustainability at the core of its operations and emphasises innovation and continuous development. Dubai as a global hub for the green economy and the city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050,” stated Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower.
“Empower currently operates 88 district cooling plants across Dubai. This new facility is a significant addition to our capacity and a strategic step that expands the reach of efficient cooling services,” he concluded.
