Discussions held to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in District Cooling
HE Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), Special Advisor on District Cooling to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Member Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the International District Energy Association (IDEA), and the Chairman of the District Cooling Operators Association-GCC region, met with Fares Jadue, the Mayor of Recoleta, Chile, during his participation in the International District Energy Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC 2025), held in Santiago on September 9-10, 2025.
During the meeting, the dignitaries reviewed key developments in the global district cooling sector and highlighted the growing importance of adopting this innovative technology amid international efforts to advance sustainable development, promote efficient cooling, and cut carbon emissions.
HE Bin Shafar and Empower, as the pioneer in the district cooling sector, and to leveraging its experience to accelerate the sector’s growth and increase the pace of its wider adoption.
Advancing sustainability
The Mayor of Recoleta outlined plans to develop a district cooling system, with Bin Shafar welcoming the initiative and noting its significance in advancing sustainability and energy efficiency.
Bin Shafar further affirmed Empower’s readiness to extend support to the municipality, offering expertise and guidance to ensure the successful implementation of the project and achieve the city’s sustainable development.
“This vital industry plays a significant role in addressing global energy challenges and creating new opportunities for collaboration that deliver lasting benefits to communities worldwide,” said Bin Shafar.
