Speaking at the Green Hydrogen Summit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted the incessant rain recorded across the UAE.
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The UAE and Britain need to work together “more closely than ever” in areas such as green technology, and also collaborate on projects such as battery technology, artificial intelligence and nuclear reactors, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in Abu Dhabi. Ta.
Speaking at the Green Hydrogen Summit held at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Prime Minister Johnson highlighted the incessant rain recorded across the UAE.
“I think I brought the London climate home with me,” he joked.
“There is no better place in Abu Dhabi to host a summit on the important topic of green hydrogen,” said Johnson, who visited Abu Dhabi during his time as Lord Mayor of London (2008-2016) to receive the medal. he said while reminiscing. Tour in a self-driving electric vehicle by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of Masdar.
Prime Minister Johnson noted that engagement between the two countries is increasing.
“Over the years you have helped fundamentally change the way we think about electricity generation in the UK,” he said. He spoke while referring to the London Array, one of the world’s largest wind farms. British houses.
“In 2022, when I was Prime Minister, 26 per cent of our electricity was generated from wind alone.”
The London Array project is a joint venture between Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, German company RWE, Denmark’s Orsted and Canadian-based CDPQ.
3GW DBS project
“Today, the UAE and UK are both on the brink of yet another amazing project,” he said, adding that the 3GW Dogger Bank South (DBS), one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, is being planned. ) mentioned the project. In February, Abu Dhabi’s Masdar completed the acquisition of a 49% stake in the project.
Mr. Johnson emphasized the importance of leadership and innovation in strengthening cooperation.
“Achieving innovation will require countries like the UAE and the UK to work together more closely than ever before, on everything from battery technology to artificial intelligence. And the potential for both countries is huge. I think so because we know each other very well and we trust each other very much.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the UAE for producing clean energy through Abu Dhabi’s Barakah nuclear power plant, saying: “There is a lot we can do together when it comes to small modular nuclear reactors from Rolls-Royce.”
Emphasizing further cooperation to develop environmentally friendly technologies, he said: “Together we will not only promote peace, but also help the world tackle climate change, reduce energy costs in the long term and create millions of good, well-paid jobs. It will take the lead in green technology.”
