• Boosting Clean Energy: Masdar and TotalEnergies to collaborate on expanding sustainable electricity in Africa and Southeast Asia.
• Supporting India’s Energy Transition: TotalEnergies and EPointZero to develop solar, wind, and storage projects in India.
• Strengthening UAE-France Ties: The partnership stems from high-level discussions to advance global energy transition efforts.

Masdar, TotalEnergies, and EPointZero have signed a Framework for Action (FFA) to drive clean energy expansion in Africa and Asia, reinforcing UAE-France business cooperation.

Strategic Collaboration

The agreement, signed on February 16, 2025, at the UAE-France High-Level Business Council meeting in Paris, follows UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to France and discussions with President Emmanuel Macron on energy, AI, and climate action.

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Under the agreement:

• Masdar and TotalEnergies will strengthen cooperation to provide sustainable electricity in Africa and expand clean energy projects in Southeast Asia.
• TotalEnergies and EPointZero will explore partnerships to support India’s decarbonization efforts through solar, wind, and energy storage.

Leadership Endorsements

Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi emphasized the role of UAE-France relations in accelerating clean energy:
“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to empowering local communities, driving socio-economic growth, and advancing the global energy transformation.”

Stéphane Michel, President for Gas Renewable and Power at TotalEnergies, highlighted the partnership’s impact:
“Combining the strengths of Masdar, EPointZero, and TotalEnergies will accelerate growth and improve the quality of investments in fast-developing markets where renewables are key to energy transition.”

H.E. Mariam Almheiri, Group CEO of 2PointZero, noted the broader economic benefits:
“By expanding clean energy access in emerging markets, we are accelerating decarbonization, driving economic growth, and ensuring sustainable power for millions.”

The partnership aligns with global clean energy goals and reinforces the UAE and France’s commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions worldwide.

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