Ewec has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of the Al Nouf Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, according to a statement. The project will be located in the newly established Al Nouf Complex and is set to become the UAE’s largest single-site carbon-capture-ready combined cycle gas turbine plant. Proposals are expected in 4Q 2025.

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About the plant: Al Nouf IPP will have a capacity of 3.3 GW of electricity and is slated for commercial operations in 3Q 2029. The plant will integrate AI tech where relevant to boost operational efficiency, performance, and predictive maintenance. Ewec also already secured the gas turbines for the plant.

How it’ll work: Al Nouf will adopt Abu Dhabi’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, under which developers sign long-term agreements with Ewec as the sole procurer. The selected developer or consortium will be responsible for financing, building, operating, and maintaining the plant, and will own up to 40% of the project. The rest will be held by the Abu Dhabi government.

Background: Ewec received statements of qualifications for the Al Nouf IPP last April, Meed reported. Bids were originally expected to be submitted by the end of August.

Part of a bigger plan? The plant is part of Abu Dhabi’s 5 GW of gas-fired power plant projects to support its AI strategy. Other projects under the strategy include the 1 GW open-cycle gas turbine in Al Dhafra, according to Meed.

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