Al Dhafra OCGT is a 1 gigawatt (GW) Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) project developed by TAQA in collaboration with EWEC. The project also encompasses the deployment of advanced transmission infrastructure to integrate the new facility into the UAE’s grid.
As a strategically important infrastructure initiative, Al Dhafra OCGT is designed to enhance grid reliability and support long-term energy security across the UAE.
Located in Abu Dhabi, this greenfield power generation facility will play a key role in maintaining grid stability and operational resilience. It supports the UAE’s increasing reliance on variable renewable energy while ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of electricity to critical sectors.
This project and the supporting infrastructure will support the recently announced EWEC and Masdar world-first project that will enable renewable energy to be dispatched 24 hours a day seven days a week, reaffirming the UAE’s position as a global pioneer in renewable energy deployment and low-carbon infrastructure.