Broaden Energy Begins First Phase of AED 455M Facility in KEZAD

The Largest Hydrogen Manufacturing facility in the Middle East will be located in KEZAD A, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 22 May 2025: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones and Broaden Energy have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in KEZAD Area A (KEZAD Al Ma’mourah). The agreement was signed at the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) in Abu Dhabi.

This marks the first phase of Broaden Energy’s new manufacturing complex, publicly announced in partnership with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) last year. It represents a major expansion of the company’s capabilities to locally manufacture hydrogen generation, refueling, and storage systems in the UAE and will be the first and largest facility of its type in the region.

Broaden Energy a UAE company, has invested AED 455M to set up its 80,000 square metre facility that will deliver sustainable solutions utilising renewable sources of energy such as hydrogen, solar and wind power. Operations at the company’s new facility in KEZAD are set to create around 1000 direct permanent new jobs.

Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, said: “Renewable energy is crucial to Abu Dhabi’s mission to diversify the energy mix for economic development. In alignment with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 for net zero emissions, we are highly focused on expanding the scope for renewable energy sector growth in KEZAD. The partnership with Broaden Energy reinforces our commitment to facilitate manufacturing innovation for the sector.”

Adnan Sokolija, CEO, Broaden Energy, said:“The agreement with KEZAD marks a critical step in Broaden Energy’s expansion plans. We are committed to developing advanced solutions that not only align with the nation’s local manufacturing initiatives for long-term industrial growth but also contribute to Abu Dhabi’s clean energy development.”

Investing in renewable energy is pivotal to economic diversification in Abu Dhabi. By continuing to encourage expertise and innovation in renewable energy with the right partnerships, KEZAD is playing a key role in its development.

About KEZAD Group:

KEZAD Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group under its Economic Cities & Free Zones Cluster, is the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the United Arab Emirates. Providing competitive business ecosystems that encourage unprecedented growth, KEZAD Group is a key strategic enabler of Abu Dhabi’s vision for the diversification of its economy.

KEZAD Group’s vital infrastructure and services span 12 economic zones (located in Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain City and Al Dhafra Region) covering a total area of 550km² and including more than 40 staff accommodation complexes under Sdeira Group.

KEZAD Group provides strategic market access, lower operating costs, and ease of doing business to more than 2,000 investors from 17 key industrial sectors. KEZAD Group’s ecosystem provides world-class transportation infrastructure with multimodal connectivity, 100 percent foreign ownership, 100 percent repatriation of capital and profit, the potential for duty-free trade within the region, and advanced technology platforms.

About Broaden Energy:

Broaden Energy is a UAE-based technology company driving the clean energy transition through advanced hydrogen solutions. The company is focused on the design, engineering, and local manufacturing of hydrogen generation, compression, storage, and refueling systems tailored to regional and global decarbonization goals.

As a strategic enabler of the UAE’s industrial and energy diversification agenda, Broaden Energy is actively developing the region’s first integrated hydrogen equipment manufacturing complex in KEZAD, in partnership with ADDED. With a growing footprint across the Middle East and Asia, Broaden Energy is committed to enabling zero-emission mobility, green industrial fuels, and localized energy security.

The company’s solutions support key national targets under the UAE Hydrogen Leadership Roadmap and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, delivering on innovation, sustainability, and long-term economic growth.