| Also Known As |
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Zero - Carbon City |
| Country |
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UAE |
| Project Value |
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USD 22,000,000,000 |
| Sector |
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Real Estate | Community Development |
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Consultants |
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WSP Middle East Limited
(Engineering) |
Foster and Partners
(Master Plan) |
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas - Dubai
(Infrastructure Concept Design) |
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PMCs |
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Parsons Brinckerhoff Middle East
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CH2M Hill
(Phase 1) |
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Contractors |
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Al Jaber Group - UAE
(Infrastructure) |
Soletanche Bachy
(Piling) |
| Profile Type |
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Master Project
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| Associated Projects |
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Contract (4) | Related Projects (1) |
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Phase:
Construction - Execution
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Completion: 2025
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| Background |
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFECAbu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC ), also known as MasdarMasdar, plans to build an energy, science and technology green community in Abu Dhabi, between Khalifa City and Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The community, covering 6 million sq.m., will house MasdarMasdar Institute of Science and Technology (6% of the development), research labs (24%), residential village (30%), commercial offices and light manufacturing facilities (13%), service and transportation(19%), and shopping, leisure and cultural facilities (8%) in a "green" science park with a targeted "net-zero" carbon target.
The project's infrastructure will include an underground rapid transport system (as it will be inaccessible to cars), rail and public transport routes, and other renewable energy infrastructure projects that lead to carbon emission reductions by focusing on CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS).
WSP company was commissioned by Foster & Partners, the master planner, to develop the infrastructure strategies for waste management, drainage and treatment of water and sewage, energy and power distribution network, systems for IT and telecommunications including all the necessary infrastructures systems (security, fire sprinkler, cooling and wireless networks).
The development will use photovoltaic technologies for energy generation and solar power for the cooling system and water desalination plant. It will be car free, powered by renewable energy with services digitally managed and providing real time information.
The city will be surrounded by wind, photovoltaic farms (500 MW), research fields and plantations; these will be built after the construction of the photovoltaic power plant is completed. The research-based university (which will start receiving students in 2009), photovoltaic power plant and the headquarters of MasdarMasdar's global operations will be spread over 2 sq. km of the total area, and will be the first to be constructed.
Execution of the project will take place in 7 phases, starting with the development of energy generation facility and infrastructure works. The remaining 6 phases will include the construction of facilities. Phase 1 consists of MIST University and MasdarMasdar's headquarters, phase 2 consists of offices and residential units, phase 3 consists of ADFEC headquarters and public buildings, phase 4 consists of the community center, phase 5 consists of the Science Centre Complex, and phase 6 consists of the residential and technology park.
Upon completion, the community will be home for 1,500 businesses and 50,000 residents.
Foster and PartnersFoster and Partners is the master planner, AtkinsAtkins is the infrastructure concept design consultant, Mott MacdonaldMott Macdonald is the infrastructure consultant, and Parsons BrinckerhoffParsons Brinckerhoff and CH2M HILL are the project management consultants. |
| Expected Events |
| Schedule |
Contract Phase/Phase |
Description |
| Q3 2012 |
Completion | MIST expected to be completed | | Q3 2013 | Completion | Swiss village expected to be completed | | 2015 | Completion | Phase 1 expected to be completed | | 2025 | Completion | Project expected to be completed
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| Latest Events |
In February 2012, the bids for the main construction contract of masdar headquarter were under evaluation, design of the swiss village was ongoing and construction of phase 1B of MIST was ongoing.
In Q3 2012, the MIST is expected to be completed.
In Q3 2013, the Swiss village is expected to be completed (delayed from Q1 2012).
In 2015, phase 1 is expected to be completed (delayed from 2013).
In 2025, the project is expected to be completed (delayed for the second time from 2016). |
| Previous Events |
In November 2011, MasdarMasdar headquarter was put on hold and phase 1A of MIST was completed.
In December 2010, the construction of phase 1 B of the MIST started.
In November 2010, the construction contract including the MEP works for phase 1B of the MIST was awarded to Arabian Construction CompanyArabian Construction Company.
In 2010, the infrastructure works were completed.
In June 2009, the infrastructure consultancy contract was awarded to Mott MacdonaldMott Macdonald.
In January 2009, the USD 1.6 billion infrastructure contract was awarded to Al Jaber GroupAl Jaber Group.
In Q4 2008, the construction of phase 1 A of the MIST started.
In August 2008, the construction contract including MEP works for the phase 1A of the MIST was awarded to the joint venture of Al Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading CompanyAl Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading Company and Hip Hing Construction Company.
In May 2008, the infrastructure concept design contract was awarded to AtkinsAtkins.
In April 2008, the piling contract for phase 1awarded to Soletanche Bachy.
In October 2007, MasdarMasdar appointed CH2M HILL as the program manager for the first phase of the development. CH2M HILL will be responsible for technology integration and for aligning the efforts of the designers, contractors, and third parties to program goals and standards.
In June 2007, the consortium led by Foster and PartnersFoster and Partners was appointed to design the master plan.
In 2006, the project was launched. |
| Scope of Work |
Development of a 6 sq. km. purpose-built industrial and free zone with an underground rapid transport system, rail network, public transportation network, and other renewable energy infrastructure works. |
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| Related Projects |
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| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| 2006 |
Planning | Project launched
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| Jun 2007 |
Planning | Master plan contract awarded to Foster and PartnersFoster and Partners
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| 17 Oct 2007 |
PMC | Contract awarded to CH2M HILL
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| Q1 2008 |
Design | Design started
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| May 2008 |
Design | Infrastructure concept design contract awarded to AtkinsAtkins
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| Aug 2008 |
Construction | Construction contract including MEP works of phase 1 A of the MIST awarded to the JV of Al Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading CompanyAl Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading Company and Hip Hing Construction Company
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| Jan 2009 |
Construction | Infrastructure contract awarded to al Jaber Groupal Jaber Group
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| Jun 2009 |
Construction | Infrastructure consultancy contract awarded to Mott MacdonaldMott Macdonald
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| Q4 2009 |
Construction | Construction of phase 1 A of the MIST started
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| 2010 |
Completion | Infrastructure works completed
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| Nov 2010 |
Construction | Construction contract including MEP works of phase 1 B of the MIST awarded to Arabian Construction CompanyArabian Construction Company
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| Dec 2010 |
Construction | Construction of phase 1 B of the MIST started
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| Oct 2011 |
Completion | Construction of phase 1A (MIST) completed
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| Q3 2012 |
Completion | MIST expected to be completed
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| Q3 2013 |
Completion | Swiss village expected to be completed
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| 2015 |
Completion | Phase 1 expected to be completed
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| 2025 |
Completion | Project expected to be completed
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