DEWA Launches Global Infrastructure Company to Develop Energy and Water Projects Worldwide

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DEWA Expands Beyond Dubai with Launch of ‘DEWA Global’

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the establishment of DEWA Global, a wholly owned company that will develop conventional and clean energy as well as water infrastructure projects worldwide.

The announcement was made by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, during an official ceremony at Al Shera'a, DEWA's new headquarters in Dubai.

The new entity aims to export Dubai's successful infrastructure model to international markets and expand the emirate's role as a global source of expertise in energy, water, sustainability and digital transformation.

A Strategic Shift from Local Utility to Global Infrastructure Developer

The launch marks a significant evolution in DEWA's growth strategy.

Rather than focusing solely on utility operations within Dubai, DEWA is positioning itself as an international developer and operator of infrastructure projects, leveraging decades of experience in energy generation, transmission, distribution, project financing, digital systems and operational management.

DEWA said its expansion plans will include conventional and renewable energy projects and will be executed in cooperation with governments, developers and financial institutions around the world.

Entering a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market

According to DEWA, global demand for energy and water infrastructure is expected to exceed $20 trillion by 2035.

At the same time, accelerating geopolitical shifts and rising concerns about energy security and sustainability are creating significant opportunities for large-scale infrastructure investment.

DEWA said these trends are opening new avenues for strategic partnerships capable of delivering major projects efficiently and at scale.

The company plans to initially focus on regions where it has strong relationships, deep market knowledge and geographic proximity before gradually expanding into additional markets.

Exporting a Model, Not Just Building Projects

DEWA's management emphasized that the company is not merely seeking to construct power plants or water facilities abroad.

Instead, DEWA Global intends to offer a comprehensive institutional model that includes:

• Project structuring and financing;

• Governance frameworks;

• Risk allocation mechanisms;

• Digital systems and technology integration;

• Project management capabilities;

• Operations and maintenance expertise.

The authority said it will work closely with governments, investors and development partners that share its long-term vision and standards.

Built on Strong Financial Foundations

The international expansion comes as DEWA continues to report strong financial performance.

In 2025, the utility generated record revenues of AED 32.8 billion, while net profit after tax reached a record AED 9.06 billion.

DEWA also highlighted its operational leadership, noting that it ranks first globally across 13 key utility performance indicators and has established a portfolio of more than ten successful companies that continue to expand.

The authority's transformation toward solar energy, led by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park - the world's largest single-site solar park - has further strengthened its credentials in renewable energy development.

EcoPulse24 Analysis | Is DEWA Becoming the Next Global Infrastructure Champion from Dubai?

The establishment of DEWA Global may represent a much bigger story than the launch of another subsidiary.

It signals the emergence of a new phase in Dubai's economic model - one increasingly focused on exporting institutional expertise and infrastructure capabilities beyond the emirate's borders.

Dubai has already built internationally recognized champions in ports, aviation and real estate. With DEWA Global, energy and water infrastructure could become the next sector through which Dubai projects its economic influence internationally.

The strategy is particularly noteworthy because DEWA is not exporting capital alone. It is exporting an integrated operating model that combines engineering expertise, project finance, governance frameworks, digital transformation and large-scale infrastructure execution.

In an environment where global infrastructure demand is expected to exceed $20 trillion over the next decade, the ability to design, finance, build and operate complex utility projects could become one of the most valuable economic exports of all.

For investors and policymakers alike, the launch of DEWA Global raises a broader question:

Could DEWA evolve into a global infrastructure platform in energy and water, much as DP World became a global leader in ports?

That question may ultimately define the strategic significance of today's announcement.