SNOC and Emerge Commence Construction on Sharjah’s Largest Solar Plant

Sharjah, UAE – The Emirate of Sharjah’s oil and gas industry leader, Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), along with Emerge Limited, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, celebrated a significant milestone today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the largest solar installation in Sharjah to date.

The 60MWp ground-mounted solar PV plant, located at SNOC’s Sajaa Gas Complex, will generate enough clean energy to offset 66,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to removing more than 14,600 cars from the road each year. This project supports SNOC’s commitment to decarbonization and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2032. It will significantly reduce SNOC’s reliance on traditional fossil fuels for its operations and provide a cost-effective source of clean energy. The project aligns with the United Arab Emirates’ ambitious Net-Zero 2050 strategy, promoting renewable energy sources and contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future for Sharjah and the wider region.

Hatem Al Mosa, SNOC Chief Executive Officer, expressed his enthusiasm: “SNOC is happy to witness this significant milestone on its path to achieving Net-Zero by 2032 across its operations and to support the Emirate of Sharjah’s sustainability agenda and commitment to protecting the environment. We value this strategic cooperation with Emerge, Masdar, and EDF, and we look forward to more prospects in the same path.”

Michel Abi Saab, Emerge General Manager, added: “Emerge is proud to be a part of this landmark project alongside our client SNOC. Our turnkey solutions offer businesses like SNOC the ability to transition towards a sustainable future without upfront costs. This project will empower SNOC to achieve its decarbonization goals and secure a more cost-effective energy future for the Emirate as a whole. We look forward to its successful completion.”

Under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) agreement, Emerge will manage the entire project lifecycle, including financing, design, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance of the solar modules for 25 years.