EWEC's Mirfa 2 project awarded to ENGIE and TAQA, providing sustainable water solution for 210,000 households in Abu Dhabi

 

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) is setting an impressive example for sustainable infrastructure with its Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis (M2 RO) Independent Water Project. In collaboration with TAQA and ENGIE, the project will desalinate seawater using low-carbon intensive RO technology to produce up to 120 million imperial gallons per day of potable water, reducing carbon emissions by over 85 percent compared to traditional thermal desalination plants. 

EWEC's investment in RO projects will help the UAE meet its water security and carbon reduction goals, and their strategic initiative of decoupling water desalination operations from power generation is a key part of this. With over 90 percent of their water production expected to come from RO by 2030, EWEC is reinforcing its position as a leader in advancing sustainable, secure water and power supply in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.

TAQA and ENGIE's involvement in the project reinforces their commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding the use of highly efficient reverse osmosis technology. The M2 RO project is a critical part of national decarbonization efforts and long-term water security for the UAE, and its successful implementation will set an important precedent for sustainable infrastructure projects globally.