The Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority is a national organization wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government, maintaining a separate legal entity, as well as complete financial and administrative independence. ADWEA has been incorporated by virtue of law No. 2 issued in March 1998 to replace the former Water & Electricity Department.
ADWEA is responsible for implementing government policy regarding the water and electricity sector in the Emirate, including privatization of the sector.
The Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority supplies electricity and potable water to a population of more than 1.5 million in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, over an area of 67,340 sq. km.