The Middle East’s

7. Khalid Al Marzooqi

Designation: CEO
Company: National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed)
Established: 1998
Headquarters: U.A.E.

In December 2023, Tabreed and ADNOC announced the start of operations at the G2COOL plant, harnessing geothermal energy to decarbonize the way buildings are cooled in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City. It leverages geothermal water as a natural heat sink in district cooling plants, providing a clean and efficient energy source. In 2023, Tabreed decreased its usage of petrol, diesel, natural gas, and electricity to 3.02 MJ/Ton-Hr compared to 3.35 MJ/Ton-Hr in 2022, representing an 11% reduction in energy consumption. It also purchased 116,000 MWh of solar-sourced clean energy certificates from the Emirates Water and Electricity Company as part of its commitment to a diverse energy mix.