Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar, a global leader in clean energy, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Emirates Utilities Development Company (EUDC) and the Republic of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy to develop a gigascale round-the-clock clean energy project in Uzbekistan.
According to Emirates News Agency, this collaboration combines Masdar's expertise in clean energy with EUDC's utility-scale development platform, advancing Uzbekistan's clean energy goals through robust cross-border partnerships. The agreement was formalized at a ceremony attended by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan; Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan; and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar.
The proposed project aims to deliver up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of baseload power, with JSC Uzenergosotish, Uzbekistan's state-owned joint-stock company, serving as the offtaker. This announcement follows Masdar's launch of the world's first gigascale solar and battery storage project at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025.
Suhail Al Mazrouei emphasized the UAE's dedication to driving the global energy transition through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, highlighting the role of large-scale projects in providing reliable, continuous power that supports economic growth and energy security.
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi noted Masdar's commitment to overcoming the challenge of intermittency in renewable energy, leveraging 20 years of experience and expertise in battery storage to provide sustainable power at scale. He expressed eagerness to collaborate with partners to realize the project and support Uzbekistan's clean energy objectives.
Eng. Yousif Ahmed Al Ali, CEO of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) and Chairman of EUDC, expressed EUDC's dedication to utility-scale clean energy solutions that offer dependable power. The partnership aims to support Uzbekistan's clean energy ambitions and highlight the efficacy of collaborative efforts in scaling reliable renewables.
The project will enhance Masdar's portfolio in Uzbekistan, adding approximately 2GW of clean energy capacity with investments exceeding US$2 billion. In November 2025, Masdar signed an agreement with JSC Uzenergosotish for the nation's largest standalone battery energy storage system project in the Navoi Region.
Masdar is also committed to a gigascale solar and battery project in the UAE, developing a 5.2GW solar PV plant with a 19GWh battery energy storage system in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, Masdar signed an agreement with Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund to explore a '24/7' renewable energy project for up to 500MW of baseload power.
These projects represent a significant advancement in renewable energy, addressing intermittency issues and providing a replicable model for delivering gigascale baseload power at competitive tariffs. The CIS region remains a strategic market for Masdar as it pursues a global portfolio capacity of 100GW by 2030.