Water and district cooling service provider Palm Utilities has completed the first phase of a number of projects that will supply cooling to the Atlantis resort on Palm Jumeirah Crescent and Jumeirah Lake Towers.
The projects will eventually provide 120,000 tonnes of refrigeration (TR) to Palm Jumeirah Crescent and 140,000 TR to the towers. The work is being carried out by the company's subsidiary Palm District Cooling (PDC).
Palm Utilities Chairman Ahmed Butti said: "We are pleased with our rate of progress. These projects will serve two of the most prominent real estate developments in Dubai – Palm Jumeirah Crescent and Jumeirah Lake Towers.
"I believe our involvement in these high-stakes developments will consolidate our position as the most trusted utility services provider in the region."
To optimise the use of water, PDC will utilise treated sewage effluent (TSE) wherever possible for the operation of the district cooling plants. The TSE will be supplied by sister company Palm Water (PW) and its use reduces the requirement for potable water for the cooling process.
"Palm Utilities has also successfully leveraged the strengths of PW and PDC to provider fully integrated and efficient utility services to these developments," added Butti.
"Moreover, we have carefully designed these district cooling plants to offer the most cost-effective and environmentally-friendly utility solutions.
"Palm Utilities has consistently delivered the highest degree of quality and excellence in these projects and we are fully committed to maintain this reputation. Our uncompromising dedication to quality and reliability of service has also been a significant factor in our expansion programme as we have received several enquiries from potential partners for key projects across the Middle East, India and Asia.
Palm Utilities was established by Istithmar, part of Dubai World, to address the region's district cooling and wastewater treatment requirements.
It has implemented a comprehensive expansion programme and intends to pursue new core business activities within other utilities, including sustainable energy and environmental waste management.