UAE establishes a maritime decarbonization center: The UAE’s Energy and Infrastructure Ministry and Norwegian maritime industry advisor and classification society DNV have established a maritime decarbonization center in the Emirates, according to a statement released on Friday. The center will function as a hub for research and development of decarbonization tech aimed at pushing down the emissions generated by the maritime sector. It will also conduct joint-industry projects, incubator and accelerator programmes, foster talent development initiatives, and provide access to funding opportunities, the statement notes.

Mega WtE plant transfers renewable energy to Dubai’s grid: Swiss-based WtE cleantech company Hitachi Zosen Inova and Belgium’s Besix oversaw the first electricity transmission from its waste-to-energy (WtE) plant in Warsan to Dubai’s power grid earlier this month, according to a statement released last week. The plant — which is still under construction — currently receives some 2k tons of nonrecyclable waste on a daily basis. Once fully operational in 2024, the facility will treat 1.9 mn tons of waste annually and produce some 220 MW of renewable thermal electricity.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-

• Want a green driving license? Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Driving Company and Dubai’s greentech startup CarbonSifr will enable motorists to offset emissions while issuing or renewing driving licenses. (Khaleej Times)
• The Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (Dewa) has joined the EV-focused Charging Interface Initiative as a core member, enabling Dewa to establish EV industry standards for charging systems. (Wam)
• Egypt granted a golden license to EGP 73.5 mn recycling project by Sweden-based EnviroProcess in Upper Egypt’s Minya. (Statement)
• UAE’s Adnoc has concluded drilling for the world’s first fully sequestered CO2 injection well in Abu Dhabi’s carbonate saline aquifer. (Statement)
• The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has outlined a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at accelerating climate action and resilience. (Wam)