TAQA, Dutch Deputy Prime Minister discuss energy investment partnerships in Abu Dhabi
H.E. Maxime Verhagen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of the Netherlands, today met with H.E. Hamad Al Hurr Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), H.E. Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, Vice-Chairman, and Carl Sheldon, CEO of the company.
The meeting took place at the TAQA Headquarters in Abu Dhabi during H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands' state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
During the bilateral meeting, both parties expressed the importance of TAQA's investments in the Netherlands and the two countries' trade relations.
TAQA is the largest UAE investor in the Netherlands. TAQA's Dutch oil and gas assets are valued at USD 1.7 Billion.
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About TAQA - www.taqaglobal.com
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is a global energy company majority owned by the Abu Dhabi Government and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. TAQA's main activities include the oil and gas business, power generation and water desalination across four continents.
TAQA is one the largest independent power producers in the world and the majority owner of the facilities that provide 98 per cent of the water and electricity requirements in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. TAQA's power plants are located in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, India, and the United States.
With operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States and Iraq, TAQA's oil and gas business includes exploration and production, underground gas storage and pipeline transportation.
Its entrepreneurial culture, along with a commitment to people, safety and the environment, has created strong foundations for the long-term sustainable growth of their business.
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TAQA Global Media Relations
Stephan Schwarz
Group Vice-President Corporate Communications
Mobile: +971 56 685 2717
Tel: +971 2 691 4871
stephan.schwarz@taqaglobal.com
Allan Virtanen
Manager Group Corporate Communications
Mobile: +31 64 61 47 448
Tel: +971 2 691 4900
allan.virtanen@taqaglobal.com
© Press Release 2012, 08 January
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