Abu Dhabi + Siemens partner on decarbonizing the Emirate’s industrial sector: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) signed an agreement with Siemens Energy aimed at reducing the carbon emissions of Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector, according to Wam. As part of the agreement, Siemens Energy will support the UAE’s Industrial Development Bureau — ADDED’s acting representative — to localize Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing capabilities and provide tech solutions for carbon removal projects in the UAE’s industrial sector.

Who’s doing what? ADDED will be tasked with identifying and assessing ideal locations for the implementation of decarbonization technologies, and will work on streamlining the process of acquiring industrial licenses and incentives for businesses. Siemens Energy will support R&D projects aimed at leveraging waste heat recovery, electrification solutions, grid technology, and energy storage technologies in a bid to push down the Emirate’s current energy consumption rates.

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