Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 8

23-Feb-2009

UAE

Decision To Proceed On Abu Dhabi Hydrogen/CO2 Project Delayed Until Late 2010

The authorization to proceed with the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen/CO2project will not be given until late 2010, MEES learns. Originally the partners, Abu Dhabis renewable energy company Masdar and Hydrogen Energy (a joint venture between the UKs oil major BP and mining conglomerate Rio Tinto) had expected to make a decision to move ahead with construction in early 2009....