The Current

EWEC

The Current is a podcast brought to you by EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company). In this series, we speak to a range of energy experts within EWEC to discuss the company’s role in the energy transition, offering insight into the water and power sector in the UAE as the country advances its UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategy and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. Hosted by Abdulrahman Bafaraj – Senior Vice President of Project Development at EWEC, the podcast delves into EWEC’s drive for sustainability, innovation and resilience through animated discussions.

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    Accelerating Abu Dhabi’s Renewable and Clean Energy Future with Digital Innovation

    In this episode of The Current, host Abdulrahman Bafaraj, Senior Vice President of Project Development at EWEC, explores the critical role of digital transformation in reshaping the UAE’s energy sector. He is joined by Ahmad Almulla, Chief Digital Officer, and Abdulaziz Almarzooqi, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure and Service Delivery. Together, they discuss how EWEC is deploying advanced technologies, including AI, advanced data analytics, and cloud platforms, to manage complex renewable energy grids, enhance forecasting, and strengthen cybersecurity. Tune in to discover how this digital blueprint is accelerating the UAE’s transition toward a resilient, net-zero future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 05/05/2025

    A Resilient 2024 and the Outlook for 2025

    In this episode, host Abdulrahman Bafaraj, Project Director at EWEC, is joined by Laura Thomson, General Counsel, and Ali Al Nuaimi, Head of Business Continuity Management, for a wide-ranging discussion on EWEC’s achievements and the company’s strategic priorities for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 27/08/2024

    Power Network Operations

    In this episode of The Current, host Sara Al Blooshi, Senior Communications Specialist at EWEC, speaks with Salwa Alshehhi, Senior Generation Planning Engineer, and Fatmah Al Salami, Network Studies Senior Engineer, about power system operations, enhancements to network planning to support the energy transition, the vital role of Emirati women within the energy sector, and EWEC’s latest milestones in leading the UAE’s energy transition.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 09/07/2024

    Achieving Zero-Hour

    In this episode of The Current, host Abdulrahman Bafaraj, Senior Project Manager at EWEC, speaks with Georgios Vantsiotis, Demand Forecasting Director, and Omar Al Ameri, Head of Power Operation Control, about EWEC’s journey to achieving ‘zero-hour’, when EWEC will be able to operate the grid without gas-fired generation, as well as EWEC’s latest achievements in accelerating the UAE’s energy transition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 01/02/2024

    The Outlook for 2024 and Beyond

    In this episode of The Current, host Abdulrahman Bafaraj, Senior Project Manager at EWEC, speaks with Bruce Smith, Strategy and Planning Executive Director, and Mark Hedges, Asset Management Executive Director, about EWEC’s milestone achievements in 2023 and the outlook for 2024 and beyond, as EWEC continues to lead the UAE’s energy transition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 08/12/2023

    Accelerating the UAE’s energy transition

    Host Abdulrahman Omar Bafaraj, Sr. Project Manager at EWEC, speaks to René Matthies, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Corporate Operations, and Andy Biffen, Asset Development Executive Director, on EWEC’s strategies and plans to accelerate the UAE’s energy transition and contribute to a low-carbon, net zero future. Against the backdrop of the UAE hosting COP28, they also discuss EWEC’s projects that showcase how we are already working towards a sustainable future in support of government initiatives and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 09/08/2023

    EWEC’s Statement of Future Capacity Requirements 2023-2029: Summary Report

    The Current’s latest episode focuses on explaining the recommendations within EWEC’s Statement of Future Capacity Requirements 2023-2029: Summary Report and what they mean for Abu Dhabi’s future water and electricity capacity, as well as highlighting various activities and milestones over the past quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 05/04/2023

    EWEC Initiatives – Driving Change for a Sustainable Future

    In this episode, Abdulrahman Omar Bafaraj, Sr. Project Manager at EWEC, discusses with Easa Alzarooni, System Operations Executive Director, and Mark Hedges, Asset Management Executive Director, how EWEC’s low-carbon intensive water desalination and renewable energy projects contribute to decarbonising the energy sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 26/09/2022

    Clean Energy Certificates – Enabling Abu Dhabi Entities To Go Green

    In this second episode, host Taryam Al Subaihi – Corporate Communications Executive Director – chats with two EWEC industry experts about the impact of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs). He is joined on the podcast by Francois Brice, Commercial Executive Director, and Jasem Mohamed Othman, Commercial Operations and Relationship Manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 01/03/2022

    Every step counts – the journey to tackling climate change

    In this first episode, host Taryam Al Subaihi – Corporate Communications Executive Director – examines EWEC’s upcoming projects and initiatives to diversify power and water production, as the company plays its part in taking climate change action. He is joined on the podcast by Andy Biffen – Asset Development Executive Director, and Andrew Revfeim – Commercial Director for an innovative and insightful discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About

The Current is a podcast brought to you by EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company). In this series, we speak to a range of energy experts within EWEC to discuss the company’s role in the energy transition, offering insight into the water and power sector in the UAE as the country advances its UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategy and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. Hosted by Abdulrahman Bafaraj – Senior Vice President of Project Development at EWEC, the podcast delves into EWEC’s drive for sustainability, innovation and resilience through animated discussions.

Information

  • Creator
    EWEC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Current