Abu Dhabi’s state utility and offtaker, Emirates Water & Electricity Company (EWEC) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the development and operation of the Taweelah C combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) independent power project (IPP). EWEC anticipates receiving proposals for the contract by the fourth quarter of this year. The Taweelah C IPP will have a generation capacity of up to 2,500 MW and is expected to commence commercial operations in the third quarter of 2028.
In April, EWEC conducted an investor roadshow for the Taweelah C IPP, marking the first gas-fired power plant project procured by Abu Dhabi since 2020. During this period, EWEC engaged with at least six utility developers individually. The power-purchase agreement (PPA) for Taweelah C is expected to expire by 2049, several years shorter than previous PPAs, aligning with the UAE’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
‘The carbon-capture-ready project will primarily provide transitional capacity to support the integration of renewable energy projects and offer additional flexibility,’ EWEC stated on 24 July. The Taweelah C project will adhere to Abu Dhabi’s IPP model, where ‘developers enter into a long-term agreement with EWEC as the sole procurer.’
The project will encompass the development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and ownership of the plant, with the successful developer or developer consortium owning up to 40% of the entity. The Abu Dhabi government will indirectly hold the remaining equity.
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