Ras al-Khaimah power station
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Ras al-Khaimah power station is a cancelled power station in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is also known as Umm Al-Quwain power station.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Ras al-Khaimah power station | Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | 25.783333, 55.95 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 1800 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | to be determined [100.0%] |
Background
In 2017, UAE's Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA) was planning to develop a 1,800 MW coal-fired power plant. The project was to be developed using an independent power producer (IPP) model. Feasibility studies for the project were expected to begin by late 2017, with the utility planning to begin the procurement process for the plant in early 2018. The utility was considering locations at either Umm al-Quwain or Ras al-Khaimah due to the requirement for coal import facilities.[1]
In February 2019, Thomson Reuters reported that the project needed a transmission line before it could begin, and that FEWA was being absorbed in Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority's successor company, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). The project therefore was on hold. The decision came as Asian coal prices jumped from US$50 a tonne in early 2016 to US$120 in 2017, and then US$90 in 2018.[2]
In 2021, FEWA was transferred to the ownership of the UAE’s sovereign wealth fund, the Emirates Investment Authority, and became known as Etihad Water and Electricity (EWE).[3] It supplies electricity in Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ajman, and Umm al-Quwain. Abu Dhabi's electricity sector is regulated by the Department of Energy (DOE) and EWEC.[4][5]
The project was not listed on EWEC's or EWE's website.[6]
Without any known developments since 2017, the proposal appears shelved or cancelled.
Financing
Deloitte acted as the financial adviser to the awarding authority for the project.[7]
A February 2021 study noted the project had still not reached a final investment decision.[8]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Second major coal power project planned in UAE," Meed, March 1, 2017
- ↑ Rod Morrison, "Coal IPPs on hold - Project Finance International," Thomson Reuters (paid subscription service), February 21, 2019
- ↑ "FEWA becomes Etihad Water and Electricity," Utilities Middle East, February 17, 2021
- ↑ "The Energy Regulation and Markets Review: United Arab Emirates," The Law Reviews, June 16, 2021
- ↑ "UAE’s Power Sector: Transitioning to a clean and smart grid," RE Global, September 14, 2021
- ↑ "EWEC partners with 16 plants for the supply of water and electricity across the UAE (12 current and four in the near future)," Emirates Water and Electricity Company, accessed December 2021
- ↑ "Preview of FEWA Coal-Fired Power Plant (1800MW)," IJGlobal, March 6, 2018
- ↑ Jim Krane, "Pairing Coal with Solar: The UAE’s Fragmented Electricity Policy," Nature Public Health Emergency Collection, February 2, 2021
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of coal-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Coal Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
