The second day of the summit focused on future industry outlook by examining trends in the utility sector
The RAK Energy Summit recently concluded at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Center in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, after bringing together high-profile decision-makers, speakers, and experts from the UAE, the region, and around the world to engage in two days of insightful dialogue, supporting the global conversation on sustainability, renewable energy and decarbonisation.
Speakers on day two included HE Eng. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, who shared the federal government’s perspective on the UAE energy transition and HE Yousif Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Water and Electricity, who shared his vision for developing the Northern Emirates’ grid.
“The Summit is an ideal opportunity for stakeholders to network, form partnerships, and develop sustainable energy solutions that can further cement the UAE’s position as a global driver of the energy transition,” stated HE Al Mazrouei.
“This summit provides an exceptional platform to showcase our pivotal projects, such as the high-efficiency Naqa’a RO Plant, Khuraijah Water Distribution Centre, the Distributed Solar System (DSS), and our groundbreaking AMI Smart Meters project,” remarked HE Yousif Al Ali.
Presentations
The second day of the Summit also featured a strong international presence, with presentations by Ahmed Ali Al-Ebrahim, Chief Executive Officer, GCC Interconnection Authority from Saudi Arabia, on regional grid integration;, Lucas Boehlé, Energy Efficiency Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA) from France, on global energy efficiency trends, and Anne Dekeukelaere, Executive Director, CWSC (Center for Worldwide Sustainable Construction) – EPFL University, Switzerland, on decarbonisation of the cement industry.
Andrea Di Gregorio, Executive Director, Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, provided perspective on Ras Al Khaimah’s plans for the energy transition during his keynote. He announced significant upgrades to Ras Al Khaimah’s energy and sustainability strategy, aimed at increasing both the scope and impact of interventions.
The landmark ministerial initiative, presented by HE Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and HE Omar Ahmed Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, underscores the UAE’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency in the industrial sector.
