moving towards a low carbon future in mena- the case of masdar...
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Moving Towards a Low Carbon Future in MENA-The Case of Masdar
Dr. Rabia Ferroukhi
MENA Carbon Forum- 6th May, 2009
How government finance can drive sustainability?
• The urgent need to combat climate change is becoming a key
determinant of the economic development paths of all nations
• How do we move towards sustainability together with delivering
development?
• Governments can play a leading role providing seed money and
ensuring the right incentives are in place
• Masdar, a 15 billion$ initiative, with seed money provided by the
government, is working on a broad slate of R.E. and sustainability
technologies. Its aim is to generate the skills, institutions and
intellectual capital necessary for a low-carbon future.
Examples of Masdar’s Carbon Initiatives
• Construction of Masdar City
• Investment in R.E. and carbon reduction projects (CDM & CCS)
• Masdar Institute
• R&D in new, innovative technologies to reduce carbon• Investment in human capital
• Raise awareness of sustainable development issues through:
• Holding the largest conference in the MEA region (WFES)• Assistance to regional DNAs to build institutional capacity• Working with different entities in the region
• Support to other industries (Etihad, Estidama)
Masdar City
What is Masdar City?
A sustainable city providing the highest quality of life and with the lowest environmental footprint...
100 % Renewable Energy Zero WasteCarbon Neutral Fossil Fuel Free
Building
Design
WasteTransportation
Energy
Generation
Conventional City Masdar City
Conventional Oil &
Gas
Landfill Fossil fuel Energy
Efficient
Renewable Recycling /
Waste to
Energy
Electric /
Solar
80% 13% 7% -56% -24% -12% -7%
= 1,100,000 tonnes CO2 = 0 CO2
Carbon offsetting /
Carbon
Sequestration-1%
Building
Design WasteTransportation
Energy
Generation
Carbon Management at Masdar City –Operation
Carbon Management at Masdar City –Construction
Embodied carbon
• Determine the carbon footprint of the city, including material, transportation, energy, traveling, accommodation
• Reduction of the carbon footprint as much as possible
• Carbon Management along the Supply Chain (Carbon reduction Initiative –CRI)
CDM at Masdar City
Masdar
City
Green
buildings
Renewable
energy
Transportation
PRT-system
Waste
District Cooling
• Recovery and utilization of flare waste gases
• Fuel switch in industrial facilities
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Waste heat recovery
• CO2 recovery
• Leak reduction in compressors and valve stations
• Renewable energy (wind, solar)
• Carbon Neutral – Masdar City
Other Masdar CDM Projects
Flare gas reduction and
recovery projectFlare gas reduction and
recovery project
Low pressure gas network
rehabilitation
Recovery of excess fuel
gas in train 1 & 2
Recovery of Carbonate and
DEA flash gases
CO2 recovery from flue gas
Flare gas reduction and
recovery project
Waste Heat Recovery 100 MW Concentrated Solar
Power plant at MASDAR City
Flue gas recovery for
ammonia production
Renewables at Masdar
RE projects currently under way
WinWinD – €120m direct investment , wind turbine manufacturer
Torresol – JV with Sener, CSP
London Array Joint Venture with E.ON & Dong to build the world’s largest wind farm
Shams 1 – 100MW CSP plant in Abu Dhabi
500MW Hydrogren-fired power plant
25MW Sir Bani Yas Island wind farm
Seychelles wind farm project – to provide 25% Mahe Island energy needs
Research and Development
Offers Masters and PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, focused on alternative energy and sustainable development (Sept 2009)
Located in Masdar City
Faculty and specific R&D
Graduate Level Institute for education and R&D centerIn partnership with:
Other industries
- ETIHAD airways: Masdar is working with
Etihad to help make them one of the first
non-EU airlines to secure credits for
compliance
- ESTIDAMA: Masdar has contributed to
the Estidama Programme – The Pearls
Design System for green building
standards as part of Plan Abu Dhabi
2030.
Conclusion
• Government initiative is mainstreaming the concept of
sustainability in the UAE by injecting substantial funds and
encouraging innovative practices
• Abu Dhabi has financial advantages, but we believe that
certain lessons can be drawn from our experience
• It is necessary for governments to play an active role in
providing financing and ensuring that the right incentive
structure is in place to develop more sustainable economies
• Government has the responsibility and power to be the
custodian of our natural environment
A final thought on commitment
“I will only take to my grave
the sorrow of an unfinished song”
Nazim Hikmat
