Dubai, UAE - 23 June 2010: Dubai's Supreme Energy Council held a two-day workshop in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Council, along with Council members and representatives from McKenzie & Co, the international advisory group at Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah to discuss and develop the energy strategy of Dubai.

The workshop focused on securing fuel sources, diversification of energy resources to include civil nuclear technology and clean coal technology as well as production of oil and gas and petroleum products.

H.E Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai said that the workshop discussed and reviewed the "Energy Strategy 2030".

"The workshop focused on several issues, including the development of a strategic plan (short, medium and long term) for the energy sector in Dubai. The Supreme Energy Council of Dubai also shed the light on the initiatives aiming to diversify energy resources and sustainable energy (electricity generation through plants coal-fired and civil nuclear technology). In addition, the Council will follow the latest international practices in the areas of sustainable energy and diversification of energy resources. The workshop discussed the development of a strategy related to the preservation of the environment and reducing carbon emissions, sustainable energy applications in various areas, and the usage of renewable energy resources," H.E added.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has issued law No.19 of 2009 establishing the Supreme Energy Council as an independent legal entity.

The Council aims to diversify energy sources in the emirate, including alternative and nuclear energy, and create ongoing sources of sustainable energy to meet the requirements of future development. The Council was established in response to the global changes and the expansion in the search for unconventional sources of energy.

The Council seeks to ensure that the emirate's growing economy will have all the power it needs in the future by provisioning primary energy sources at a reasonable cost and reducing any negative impact on the environment. The Council will develop quality standards and ensure that the energy services providers will meet accurately those standards. It will also provide instructions and guidance for energy providers on the priorities of the energy sector's policies and its various activities.

The Council also aims to plan efficiently for the energy sector and develop the appropriate schemes to meet the future energy needs of Dubai, and contribute to the development of Dubai Strategic Energy Plan that will be updated at least once every three years, depending on the directives of the Dubai Strategic Plan.

It will also review and coordinate medium-term (five) plans for energy providers and ensure an effective coordination in the planning process as well as providing the necessary information to all concerned parties. The Council will regulate the rights and duties of energy services providers, and will establish cooperative relations and effective coordination between them, and enhance cost-effectiveness and quality of services provided to supply energy by all means available.

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