Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is a governmental utility[1] within the Emirate of Sharjah, serving roughly 300,000 consumers with electricity, water, and natural gas.[2] Additionally, SEWA owns a subsidiary, Zulal, specializing in bottled drinking water.
| Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) | |
| Former Name: | Sharjah Electricity and Water Co. |
| Type: | Government |
| Industry: | Utility |
| Hq Location: | Sharjah |
| Num Locations: | 35 Branches |
| Key People: | H.E. Saeed Sultan Al Suwaidi (Chairman) |
| Num Employees: | 4500+ |
| Website: | https://www.sewa.gov.ae/en/Default.aspx |
Saeed Sultan Al Suwaidi has served as chairman since 2020.[3]
Originally a private entity, SEWA transitioned into a government-owned organization upon the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971.
It later became part of the Sharjah government and was renamed the Electricity and Water Department. As the emirate grew, the company expanded to become a financially and administratively independent entity.[4] This decree was issued by Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi.
SEWA opened a new SCADA center in Nasseriya[5] in 2015. As of April 2018, it had implemented 40,000 smart meters.[6]
As of 2022, SEWA operates the following power stations with a total installed capacity of at least 5,000 MW:[7]
Some of SEWA's power is also supplied by Transco (Abu Dhabi).
SEWA operates the following water generation plants in UAE. They are mainly desalination plants: