Adnoc Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel distributor and convenience store retailer, today announced a key partnership with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, to develop on-site solar power across its service station network, commencing in Dubai in 2023, to generate clean energy.

Under the agreement, Emerge will provide Adnoc Distribution with a full turnkey solution. This includes finance, design, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance of the solar panel installation at new service stations in Dubai while retrofitting existing ones.

In line with the company’s broader sustainability plan, solar energy is just one of many ways Adnoc Distribution has committed to decarbonisation as part of its aim to reduce its carbon intensity by 25 percent by 2030.

Additionally, the company is committed to exploring further decarbonisation opportunities with solar power across its other industrial facilities in the emirates.

Eng. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO, Adnoc Distribution, said, “At our core, we believe that sustainability is fundamental to our future-focused vision. To that end, an integral element of our strategy is the important partnerships we forge with industry leaders in this vital space. We look forward to working with Masdar, Emerge and EDF to support our ambitious goals while also increasing our competitiveness. With today’s announcement, Adnoc Distribution accomplishes a critical milestone in its ongoing efforts to achieve the highest levels of energy efficiency while supporting our broader objectives.”