In brief
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) International and Shanghai Electric have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a range of energy, water and green technology projects globally. The agreement focuses on combined‑cycle power plants, solar, wind, battery storage, desalination, and the emerging fields of green hydrogen and green ammonia.
On November 1, 2026, in Dubai, DEWA International agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai Electric to cooperate on large‑scale energy, water and green technology projects around the world.
The deal was signed by Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, and Shen Bing, president of Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group, with Vice President Jin Xiaolong of Shanghai Electric present.
Saheed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, stated:
“At DEWA International, we are committed to expanding our presence in global markets and building strategic partnerships that leverage Dubai’s pioneering expertise in the utilities sector and the global capabilities of our partners. Our partnership with Shanghai Electric supports our efforts to explore promising opportunities in energy, water and green technologies and develop sustainable and commercially viable projects that contribute to the global transition to more efficient and sustainable energy systems.”
The agreement lays out a framework to identify, evaluate, develop and structure projects, and to participate in tenders and investments. Areas of joint effort include combined‑cycle power plants, photovoltaic solar, concentrated solar power, battery energy storage systems, wind farms, seawater desalination, and the supply of equipment for the oil and gas sector.
Both parties signal a strong commitment to the burgeoning fields of green hydrogen and green ammonia, acknowledging that these clean fuels could play a decisive role in reducing worldwide carbon emissions and achieving sustainable energy goals.
