Dubai Municipality has completed its biogas-to-energy project at Warsan wastewater treatment plant as part of efforts to transform to green assets.
The new plant, completed in partnership with the private sector, has the capacity to generate 44,250 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity annually, Dubai Media Office said in a statement on Thursday.
Its daily power generation capacity of 6MW will cover 50 per cent of the Warsan plant’s operational needs, it added.
“By enabling the plant to support itself with the power required for its operations, the initiative serves the major pillars of Dubai Municipality’s strategy, such as the circular economy and sustainability, in addition to raising the cost-effectiveness of its operations,” said Dawoud Al Hajri, director general of Dubai Municipality.
“This reflects Dubai Municipality's strategy for implementing innovative and environmentally friendly projects.”
The project will offer sustainable solutions by using alternative energy sources, further reducing annual carbon emissions by 31,000 tonnes, in addition to decreasing the plant’s operational cost by Dh320 million ($87 million) over 25 years, the media office said.
The UAE plans to invest Dh600 billion in clean-energy projects as part of its Net Zero 2050 strategy.
Meanwhile, Dubai aims to generate 25 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable sources by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2050 as part of its clean-energy target.
The Warsan wastewater treatment plant produces 57,000 cubic metres of biogas a day. Through the biogas power project, about 54,800 cubic metres per day will be used to produce 121MWh of electricity, meeting 50 per cent of the plant’s needs.
The plant is supported by Dubai’s sewerage system, whose network connections span more than 3 million metres in length and contains 56 rainwater pumping stations in addition to 110 substations and 13 main pumping stations.
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What is a credit score?
In the UAE your credit score is a number generated by the Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), which represents your credit worthiness – in other words, your risk of defaulting on any debt repayments. In this country, the number is between 300 and 900. A low score indicates a higher risk of default, while a high score indicates you are a lower risk.
Why is it important?
Financial institutions will use it to decide whether or not you are a credit risk. Those with better scores may also receive preferential interest rates or terms on products such as loans, credit cards and mortgages.
How is it calculated?
The AECB collects information on your payment behaviour from banks as well as utilitiy and telecoms providers.
How can I improve my score?
By paying your bills on time and not missing any repayments, particularly your loan, credit card and mortgage payments. It is also wise to limit the number of credit card and loan applications you make and to reduce your outstanding balances.
How do I know if my score is low or high?
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How much does it cost?
A credit report costs Dh100 while a report with the score included costs Dh150. Those only wanting the credit score pay Dh60. VAT is payable on top.
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Hepatitis C is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This can occur through blood transfusions, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injecting drugs. Sexual transmission is also possible, but is much less common.
People infected with hepatitis C experience few or no symptoms, meaning they can live with the virus for years without being diagnosed. This delay in treatment can increase the risk of significant liver damage.
There are an estimated 170 million carriers of Hepatitis C around the world.
The virus causes approximately 399,000 fatalities each year worldwide, according to WHO.
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