**Launch of the Al-Fujairah F3 power station in the United Arab Emirates**
The consortium "Masdar and TAQA Electricity" jointly with partners — Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Marubeni, Mubadala and Hokuriku Electric Power — announced the launch of the Al-Fujairah F3 power station, located in the Kadhah region of the Emirate of Fujairah. This is one of the largest and most efficient gas power stations in the country, capable of supplying electricity to about 380,000 households. The station was built by Mitsubishi Power JAC class turbines, integrating the necessary energy generation equipment and supporting the stability of the national energy system.
**Role in the energy transition** The Al-Fujairah F3 station operates as a key element of the OAE strategy for the diversification of energy resources and the reduction of carbon emissions. Its high efficiency, low reaction to the volatility of coal and natural gas prices, and the low level of greenhouse gas emissions allow it to support the transition to a sustainable energy system. The station's role in the energy mix is determined by the integration of power generation equipment and the actual reduction in the growth rate of electricity consumption.
**Project participants and their roles** Andreas Color, head of operations in the energy generation and water desalination sector at TAQA, commented: *"The full commissioning of the Al-Fujairah F3 power station — an important step in our path to creating a green and sustainable energy future. This supports the company's mission in the development and transformation of the OAE energy sector."*
Mohammed Al-Mazrouei, Managing Director of Masdar, TAQA, added: *"This project strengthens the strategic infrastructure of the country, ensuring the supply of electricity to power generation equipment and guaranteeing the stability of the network in the long term."*
Elias Al-Kuwaiti, Mubadala's representative, noted: *"Investment in the Al-Fujairah F3 station supports not only energy security, but also the development of local communities. This is a step towards a climate balance, ensuring economic growth with environmental sustainability."*
Project partners (with the following stakes: TAQA — 40%, Marubeni — 20.4%, Mubadala — 20%, Hokuriku Electric Power — 19.6%) plan to use the advanced technology to minimize the carbon footprint of the national grid. Marubeni and Hokuriku Electric Power are ready to implement similar projects in the region, based on their experience in the energy sector.
**Prospects and economic aspect** The Al-Fujairah F3 station is an important element of the energy balance, ensuring a stable generation of electricity with a mix of thermal and solar energy. Its launch demonstrates how between international companies can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy system, ensuring reliability and economic efficiency at the same time.
"Masdar and TAQA Electricity" receives the right to purchase all the electricity from the station under a long-term contract, which guarantees stability for both consumers and operators. This decision confirms the attractiveness of the national energy market for investment and modernization of the energy infrastructure of the OAE.
