Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
The Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Broaden Energy, the global leader in the field of hydrogen energy solutions, to establish the first industrial complex to develop and manufacture hydrogen energy equipment in Abu Dhabi.
The complex aims to support the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy and enhance the value chain of the hydrogen energy sector, thus supporting sustainability efforts through innovative solutions that contribute to consolidating Abu Dhabi’s position as the most competitive industrial center in the region.
The new industrial complex, with an investment value of 1 billion dirhams, is a qualitative addition to the field of the hydrogen economy, creating more job opportunities in the industrial sector, stimulating innovative solutions in the industrial sector, and supporting economic development.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economy and the Broad Energy Hydrogen Solutions Company will cooperate to ensure that the project is compatible with the UAE’s Climate Neutrality Strategy 2050 and the National Hydrogen Strategy, which aims to raise the country’s position among the top 10 hydrogen producers in the world by 2031, with a production capacity of up to 1.4 liters of hydrogen. Million tons annually.
The UAE is also working to establish hydrogen centers to accelerate the adoption of its use as an alternative fuel in the industrial sector, strengthen supply chains, and enable the infrastructure to attract more leading international companies. Manufacturing hydrogen equipment locally contributes to strengthening the energy infrastructure and consolidating Abu Dhabi’s position as a center of industrial excellence and technical innovation.
Engineer Arafat Al-Yafei, Executive Director of the Industrial Development Office, the arm of the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi to develop and regulate the industrial sector, said: We are pleased with our cooperation with the “Hydrogen Broad Energy Solutions” company, and to contribute to the establishment of this advanced manufacturing facility, which represents an important step towards achieving our vision for developing the sector. Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi, and the Hydrogen Industrial Park supports our efforts to achieve the goals of the UAE Strategy for Climate Neutrality 2050 by developing innovative solutions, as the thriving industrial sector in Abu Dhabi puts sustainability at the top of its concerns and enhances its capabilities in attracting investments in the areas we target.
For his part, Adnan Sokolija, CEO of Broad Energy Hydrogen Solutions Company, said: Establishing the first hydrogen equipment manufacturing complex in Abu Dhabi is an affirmation of our commitment to developing renewable energy capabilities and supporting the strategic vision of the UAE in this field, and we are proud of our cooperation with the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi to implement This pioneering project contributes to the sustainable future of the country.
Under the agreement, the Abu Dhabi Economy and the Broad Energy Hydrogen Solutions Company will exchange knowledge and research, with a focus on renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies. This partnership comes within efforts to develop the industrial sector in Abu Dhabi, stimulate innovation efforts, and accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions. Encouraging efforts to combat climate change.
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