Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
EMPOWER
AEE01134E227
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC

Empower was established on 23 November 2003 as a corporate entity pursuant to Dubai Law No. (10) of 2003 (“Law No. 10”) and amended by Dubai Law No. (3) of 2010 (“Law No. 3”) and commenced commercial operations on 15 February 2004.

On 14 October 2022, pursuant to Law No. 22 of 2022 (which repealed Decree No. 10 and any other legislation to the extent that it contradicts with its provisions) (“Law No. 22”), the Company was established in its current form, as a public joint stock company to succeed Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation. 

Company's Activities are detailed in AOA and Listing Prospectus.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the largest district cooling services provider globally, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported a revenue of AED 540 million, a 0.4% increase from the same period in 2024, and an EBITDA of AED 297 million. The pre-tax net profit was AED 159 million, with a net profit after tax of AED 145 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. CEO Ahmad Bin Shafar highlighted the company's strategic expansion and its commitment to increasing its asset base to meet rising demand and strengthen market share. Empower's financial results underscore its global leadership in the district cooling market, driven by high operational readiness and a robust asset base. The company aims to deliver enhanced value and sustainable growth for shareholders by capitalizing on real estate momentum and broader economic growth. Empower reported consolidated revenues of AED 3.26 billion for the twelve months from April 2024 to March 2025.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the largest district cooling services provider globally, has reinforced its commitment to enhancing the traveler experience at Dubai International Airport by offering advanced, eco-friendly district cooling solutions. These systems help reduce carbon emissions and improve operational efficiency, aligning with Dubai’s sustainability goals. During the 24th Airport Show 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Empower highlighted its role as the primary district cooling services provider for the airport, following its acquisition of the airport’s district cooling assets in 2023 for AED 1.1 billion. Empower provides cooling services with a capacity of up to 110,000 refrigeration tons. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar emphasized the company's commitment to supporting Dubai’s infrastructure, particularly in the aviation sector, by offering environmentally friendly cooling solutions that enhance energy efficiency and reduce the airport’s carbon footprint. Empower also uses advanced remote monitoring and operation technologies and plans to expand to meet growing cooling demands.
Empower's DLRC District Cooling Plant in Dubai has been awarded the Gold LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizing its adherence to high sustainability standards. Empower, a leading provider of district cooling services, has previously received similar certifications for other plants. The DLRC plant, with a capacity of 47,000 refrigeration tons, serves the Dubai Land Residence Complex. The project includes four plants, with three planned for the future, aiming to serve over 250 mixed-use buildings with a total capacity of 120,000 refrigeration tons. Empower's CEO, Ahmad Bin Shafar, emphasized the company's commitment to promoting green buildings and sustainable energy delivery. The DLRC plant uses advanced technologies like Thermal Energy Storage systems and Treated Sewage Effluent water to conserve resources and reduce environmental impact.
Empower, the world's largest district cooling services provider, supplies energy-efficient cooling to 22% of Dubai's hotels and hotel apartments. At the Arabian Travel Market 2025, industry leaders praised Empower's role in promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprints in the hospitality sector. Empower's CEO, Ahmad Bin Shafar, highlighted the company's commitment to supporting sustainable practices in line with national tourism and sustainability strategies, including the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031. Empower's services are utilized by prominent hotels in key areas of Dubai. Bin Shafar emphasized the growing recognition of sustainability's importance for long-term business growth and the associated benefits. The Arabian Travel Market 2025 also reflects this focus on sustainability with its theme, "Empowering Global Travel: Shaping the Future of Tourism through Connectivity."
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the largest district cooling services provider globally, emphasized its commitment to employee health and safety in line with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. In 2024, Empower recorded zero workplace injuries, showcasing the success of its health, safety, and environment (HSE) strategy. The company completed 1,799 HSE inspections and provided 1,544 safety training sessions to 7,906 participants, resulting in 6,017,626 safe working hours. Empower's CEO, Ahmad bin Shafar, reiterated the company's dedication to high health and safety standards, highlighting the importance of a strong safety culture in enhancing the work environment and operational efficiency.
Empower, the world's largest district cooling services provider, has launched a smartphone app for its customers to manage their accounts more easily. Available on both Android and Apple devices, the app can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play Store. It is designed to enhance customer convenience and service experience by offering a range of features such as easy registration, account access, bill payment, and real-time service tracking. The app aims to provide a user-friendly experience for individual and corporate customers, enabling them to manage their services seamlessly. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar emphasized the importance of using technology to meet customer expectations for remote access to services.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has reiterated its commitment to environmental protection by using treated water in its district cooling operations to conserve fresh water resources. This announcement coincides with World Water Day on March 22. Empower's CEO, Ahmad bin Shafar, stressed the importance of water for sustainable development and climate change adaptation. Empower has increased its Reverse Osmosis treatment capacity to improve water recycling efficiency, with 8.3% of water used in 2024 coming from recycled sources, primarily treated sewage effluent. This initiative aligns with Dubai's mandate to use alternative water sources in district cooling to protect water reserves. Empower calls for public efforts to conserve natural resources for future generations.
The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dubai, with a quorum of 89.9% of the company's paid-up share capital. The AGM approved a cash dividend distribution of AED 437.5 million for the second half of 2024, equivalent to 43.75% of the company's paid-up capital. The meeting, chaired by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, reviewed the company's performance, financial statements, and auditor's report for the year ending December 31, 2024. Empower, listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2022, reported a record revenue of AED 3.26 billion and a net profit of AED 908 million for 2024. The company has committed to an annual payout of AED 850 million during the first two fiscal years post-listing, which was successfully distributed in two installments in 2024. Following this two-year commitment, Empower's shareholders approved annual dividend payments of AED 875 million for 2025 and 2026, to be disbursed in April and October each year.

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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced its participation as a diamond sponsor in the International District Energy Association (IDEA) 2024 Annual Conference in Orlando, USA. The event, themed ‘District Energy for Sustainable Cities,’ will take place from June 17-20 and is expected to attract hundreds of delegations from over 30 countries. Empower's participation will be led by CEO Ahmad bin Shafar, who will highlight Dubai's sustainable district cooling initiatives and the company's global leadership in the field. The conference will focus on advancements in district cooling technology and its role in addressing energy efficiency and climate change challenges.

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Empower, the world's largest district cooling services provider, has launched its annual summer campaign titled 'Set at 24°C and Save' to encourage its 136,000+ customers to reduce energy consumption and cooling bills. This initiative aims to promote sustainability practices by urging customers to set their air conditioners to 24°C in Auto mode, which can save energy, lower bills, and protect the environment. Empower's CEO, Ahmad bin Shafar, emphasized the importance of rationalizing energy use, especially during the summer, to preserve natural resources and contribute to Dubai's goal of becoming a global hub for the green economy and achieving the lowest carbon footprint by 2050.

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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced that it is fully prepared to meet the high demand for its services during the summer season in Dubai. The company has implemented sustainable and responsible methods for major and routine maintenance, ensuring efficient service delivery across residential, commercial, and other buildings. Empower serves over 1,540 buildings in various sectors and has expanded its infrastructure, including pipeline networks and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems, to handle peak demand. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar highlighted the company's readiness through its state-of-the-art Command Control Centre (CCC) and innovative technologies that reduce electricity consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional cooling systems. Empower aims to support Dubai's sustainable development goals by reducing electricity and water consumption by 30% by 2030.

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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and honored long-serving employees at its Annual Staff Gathering in Dubai. The event was attended by over 800 employees and members of senior management. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar praised the dedication of the work teams and credited them for Empower's global success. He also highlighted the company's key achievements, including record revenue, growth of its project portfolio, and the expansion of its distribution network across Dubai. He further mentioned the development of AI-based next-generation district cooling plants, which aim to transform the global district cooling industry.

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The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) has recognized Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) as the leading district cooling company in its Demand Side Management Recognition Program. The award was given in recognition of Empower's contributions to energy and water efficiency, commitment to circular economy principles, and innovations for a greener future. Empower's CEO, Ahmad bin Shafar, accepted the award and highlighted the company's operational milestones during 2023, its ongoing expansion efforts, and its commitment to sustainability. Furthermore, Empower has reached a total connected capacity of 1.52 million refrigeration tons and a contracted capacity of 1.69 million RT by the end of Q1 2024.

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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, provides cooling services to 21% of Dubai's hotels and hotel apartments, up from 19% the previous year. The company's services are contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions in alignment with Dubai's sustainability and zero emissions targets. Empower's services are in high demand from developers and operators of new hotels due to their compliance with international standards and use of innovative, AI-powered technologies. The company's efforts are consistent with Dubai's vision of a green economy and sustainable development. Empower's CEO, Ahmad bin Shafar, emphasized the company's early investments in AI-based infrastructure and strong support for the Arab Travel Market 2024's focus on sustainability and innovation in the travel industry.

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