The cooperation in the offshore wind and LNG markets is enabled by two deals signed on September 11, 2026, during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany, strengthening economic and energy cooperation between the two countries. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), RWE and Masdar will explore joint participation in German offshore wind auctions in 2027, with an indicative investment value of over €3 billion.
The partnership comes as offshore wind is expected to become a key part of the European nation’s future power system, providing large-scale renewable electricity and supporting efforts to strengthen energy security while curbing emissions.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC MD & Group CEO, and Chairman of Masdar, commented: “The UAE and Germany have built a strong partnership grounded in shared ambition, industrial cooperation and a commitment to energy security. The UAE’s intention to invest an additional €40 billion in Germany reflects the long-term confidence and ambition behind this partnership.
“Both offshore wind and LNG will play an important role in Germany’s future energy system, supporting industrial competitiveness and long-term economic growth. These agreements deepen our partnership with RWE and will help deliver the reliable energy infrastructure that will underpin Germany and Europe’s future prosperity.”
RWE and Masdar already have a long-standing offshore wind partnership in the UK, where they jointly operate and develop projects with a combined capacity of 3.6 GW, including the London Array offshore wind farm, which has been operating since 2013, and the 3-GW Dogger Bank South projects.
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, noted: “From London Array to Baltic Eagle and Dogger Bank South, we have seen first-hand what can be achieved by combining long-term investment with strong partners and world-class technical expertise.
“Our partnership with RWE brings together complementary experience and a shared focus on disciplined execution, and we look forward to applying that expertise to new opportunities in Germany.”