National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) has acquired the remaining 50 per cent of the shares in S&T Cool District Cooling Company, a major district cooling provider on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from Aldar Properties.

Tabreed will now own 100 per cent of the company following completion of the transaction, subject to relevant regulatory approvals.

S&T’s district cooling plant on Reem Island has a connected capacity of over 31,500 refrigeration tons (RT) and provides cooling to prominent landmarks on Reem Island’s skyline such as Sun & Sky Towers, Gate Towers, The Arc and Shams Boutik mall. The transaction values S&T at Dh348 million ($94.7 million).

This acquisition is consistent with Tabreed’s strategy of acquiring additional district cooling assets to add to its existing portfolio in the region. The Reem Island plant is the sixth plant in Tabreed’s portfolio providing district cooling to Aldar developments.

Jasim Husain Thabet, Tabreed’s CEO, said: "Tabreed is delighted to have completed this acquisition, especially as it serves a key Abu Dhabi growth area. The plant currently has over 31,500 RT of contracted capacity and we expect this to grow as new real estate developments in the area come online. This is also another milestone in our district cooling relationship with Aldar, the leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition underscores our commitment to support and fulfil current and future infrastructure needs of large scale developments."

Tabreed is a partner of choice for organisations across the GCC in providing environment-friendly district cooling solutions that support the region’s energy sustainability.

With 72 district cooling plants located throughout the region, Tabreed currently delivers over one million refrigeration tons to key developments in the region including iconic infrastructure projects such as Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Dubai Metro, Dubai Parks and Resorts, and the Jabal Omar Development in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Within the portfolio, six plants serve Aldar developments at Yas Island, Raha Beach, Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi World Trade Centre, Al Jimi Mall and Reem Island. - TradeArabia News Service