Tabreed, Middle East’s largest district cooling provider, discussed ways to achieve maximum efficiencies in energy and water usage in urban development at the third International District Cooling Conference held in Dubai.

The event was organised by the International District Energy Association (IDEA), the conference at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City from October 19 to 21.

As a sustaining sponsor of the event, Tabreed had its senior officials from the UAE and its subsidiaries across the region joining as speakers, panellists, delegates and exhibitors.

"The massive real estate development that is occurring across this region has placed immense demands on energy and water resources," Khaled Salmeen Al Kawari, chief operating officer, Tabreed said.

"Idea’s conference is a great forum for leaders in district cooling technology to come together and discuss how, as an industry, we can achieve maximum efficiencies in energy and water usage in urban development," he added.

Dany Safi, board member and advisor to Tabreed board, joined other recognised industry leaders in the ‘Idea Leadership Panel’ and discussed how district energy systems can deliver increased energy efficiency; reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance water conservation and contribute to more sustainable end-user communities.

The ‘District Cooling Best Practice Guide,’ which provides practical advice to district cooling industry professionals, was launched as part of the conference programme, said an Idea official.

Tabreed made significant contributions based on its decade of experience to the guide. Several members of Tabreed’s team managed conference workshops based on the technical guide’s contents.

The workshops covered topics including the design and build of energy transfer stations, business development, design process and key design issues surrounding district cooling plants.

Tabreed’s expertise in providing best practices in cooling plants was also demonstrated to energy systems professionals from around the world during a tour of Tabreed’s Dubai plant room on the first day of the conference.

“Tabreed has been a pioneer in the development and provision of energy efficient district cooling technology for many years. We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge with other industry members and contributing to the industry’s push towards achieving sustainable communities,” Al Kawari added.-TradeArabia News Service