What is the latest status of the project “Hatta Pumped Storage Plant”?

The status recorded for “Hatta Pumped Storage Plant” is trial operation.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Hatta Pumped Storage Plant”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Hatta Pumped Storage Plant”: government bodies (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)).

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Hatta Pumped Storage Plant

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Source: International Water Power

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Trial Operation

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started trial operations at the 250MW Hatta PSH plant in the Gulf region. The plant has a storage capacity of 1,500MWh and a design life of 80 years. It features an upper dam with 5.3 million m³ capacity, a powerhouse 60 m underground, and two 110-tonne water valves. It supports Dubai’s Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: International Water Power

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The project “Hatta Pumped Storage Plant” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Taiyo aggregates data on it from International Water Power.

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Original status	trial operation
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started trial operations at the 250MW Hatta PSH plant in the Gulf region. The plant has a storage capacity of 1,500MWh and a design life of 80 years. It features an upper dam with 5.3 million m³ capacity, a powerhouse 60 m underground, and two 110-tonne water valves. It supports Dubai’s Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.
Original sector	Energy

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Country	United Arab Emirates (UAE)
City	Dubai

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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Article published date	2025-11-08

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