
Innovative solutions for a sustainable energy
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy was established in accordance with Law No. 11 of 2018 to drive the Emirate’s energy transition efforts with a focus on promoting economic growth, and boosting environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Our role includes enacting policies and regulations and developing strategies to ensure an effective energy transition in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

We issue licences for companies and organisations operating in the sector and monitor their compliance with quality standards, which, in turn, supports the Emirate’s goals to ensure the sustainability of energy sources.

Innovative solutions for a sustainable energy
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy was established in accordance with Law No. 11 of 2018 to drive the Emirate’s energy transition efforts with a focus on promoting economic growth, and boosting environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Our role includes enacting policies and regulations and developing strategies to ensure an effective energy transition in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

We issue licences for companies and organisations operating in the sector and monitor their compliance with quality standards, which, in turn, supports the Emirate’s goals to ensure the sustainability of energy sources.

Planning Today for a Secure, Sustainable Tomorrow
Our role is to facilitate the development of the energy sector in Abu Dhabi in order to support the economic, environmental, and social sustainability requirements of the emirate, both today and into the future, as part of the Abu Dhabi 2030 vision, which aims at establishing a robust and secure society with a sustainable economy.
Key Facts
Assets Available Capacity
Water Produced
Drinking Water Consumption
supply up to 25% of the UAE's electricity
Gas Consumed
Energy Generated (Including Solar and Nuclear)
Assets Available Capacity
Water Produced
Drinking Water Consumption
supply up to 25% of the UAE's electricity
Gas Consumed
Energy Generated (Including Solar and Nuclear)
Assets Available Capacity
Water Produced
Drinking Water Consumption
supply up to 25% of the UAE's electricity
Business Sectors
Integrating excellence, creativity and innovation in all energy sectors
The Department of Energy aims to be a pioneer in all fields of energy in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development that is fully compliant with the emirate’s legislation.
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Water and electricity sustainability is key to economic and industrial growth
The water and electricity sector plays a vital role in driving and strengthening the economy in the country and will continue to do so in the future. The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS) collects, treats, and disposes the wastewater received from the customers, where all processes…
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Water and electricity sustainability is key to economic and industrial growth
The water and electricity sector plays a vital role in driving and strengthening the economy in the country and will continue to do so in the future. The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS) collects, treats, and disposes the wastewater received from the customers, where all processes…
LEGISLATION AND COMPLIANCE
Integrating excellence
The Department is responsible for issuing legislation to regulate and guarantee the secure supply to customers aligned with local and global levels of services. In addition, it is the Department responsible for issuing license to service providers and suppliers.
The Abu Dhabi water and electricity sector is structured on a ‘si...
The Abu Dhabi Energy Sector is governed by the following Laws: •...
One of the responsibilities of the Licensing and Compliance secti...
License Compliance 2014 - 2018 Under Article (55) (2) of Law No....