Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced that it is providing 2,100 refrigeration tonne (RT) district cooling capacity to three stations - Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan and Gardens - within the recently inaugurated Route 2020 of Dubai Metro network.

The AED11 billion ($2.9 billion) Route 2020 project involves the 15 km extension of the Dubai Metro Red Line from Jebel Ali Station to Expo 2020 Station and links seven stations.

Empower said as per the contract, it will provide its eco-friendly district cooling services to these stations from the Discovery Gardens plant, thus saving energy, increases efficiency and reduces carbon emissions.

CEO Ahmad bin Shafar said: "The proximity of a district cooling network and Empowers plant located near to the Route 2020 helped providing district cooling services to the three stations."

"Empower will provide its world-class services in support of the concept of sustainability implemented in Route 2020 stations, and in line with the best national and international initiatives and practices," he noted.

The Gardens Station, the second station on Route 2020, is an elevated station spanning 8,100 square metres in area and extending 168 metres in length.

Discovery Gardens Station, the third station on Route 2020, is an elevated station spanning 8,600 square metres in area and extending 168 metres in length.

Al Furjan Station is also an elevated station spanning 8,400 square metres in area and extending 168 metres in length.-TradeArabia News Service

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