Scotland to be signed up to landmark green energy agreement
First Minister Alex Salmond is to travel to the Middle East to sign a ground-breaking deal on renewables.
Scotland will be signed up to a landmark agreement to develop tangible green energy products with the world’s leading innovator, Masdar, based in Abu Dhabi.
The deal, to be signed next week, comes only six weeks after the First Minister first met with the company’s CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber and toured its ‘city in the desert’ facility to witness the world-leading work taking place there.
During his two-day visit, the First Minister will also address an audience of world leaders when he attends the World Future Energy Summit as a guest of Masdar. Other prominent speakers will include UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and Premier Wen of China.
The First Minister said: “This landmark deal rightly puts Scotland firmly at the forefront of the green energy revolution and I look forward to this relationship between Scotland and Masdar growing and delivering for all our global futures.”
At the time of the First Minister’s visit, Dr Al Jaber said: “Scotland is a leading player in the renewable energy field and we are delighted to combine our knowledge and experience through this mutual and beneficial partnership.”
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