ENGIE has successfully revived the Sohar 1 Power and Desalination Plant in Oman by signing a new Power Purchas ..Read More

ENGIE has successfully revived the Sohar 1 Power and Desalination Plant in Oman by signing a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in October 2024, following a debt restructuring. The plant, originally a 585 MW CCGT and 150,000 m³/day desalination facility, will now operate with 405 MW Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) capacity. It achieved Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 28, 2025.
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Qatar’s Kahramaa has signed a strategic agreement with QatarEnergy, Qatar Electricity & Water Company, and J ..Read More

Qatar’s Kahramaa has signed a strategic agreement with QatarEnergy, Qatar Electricity & Water Company, and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation for the development of the Ras Abu Fontas power and water facility, with a total capacity of 2400 MW and 110 MGD, and a cost of QAR 13.5 billion (USD 3.7B). The facility will supply 23% of Qatar’s power and 20% of its water needs, with phased commissioning starting April 2028 and full operations by June 2029. The project aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and supports sustainability, grid efficiency, and economic growth.
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Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) launched 15 wastewater development projects worth over SAR 2.3 b ..Read More

Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) launched 15 wastewater development projects worth over SAR 2.3 billion to serve 1.3 million beneficiaries in Jeddah. Key initiatives include the SAR 774M Eastern Tunnel Project (14 km) and SAR 915M airport sewage lifting station (capacity: 611,000 m³/day), both enhancing environmental services in eastern Jeddah. Additional efforts involve sewerage expansion in Samer districts and feeder line projects across Al Waha, Al Shati, Al Zahraa, and others, plus two surface water lowering projects costing SAR 620M and covering 238 km for 184,000 people. These projects support Saudi Vision 2030 goals for improved service quality and operational efficiency.
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Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co., Saudi Arabia, has been awarded a SAR 223.8 million contract by th ..Read More

Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co., Saudi Arabia, has been awarded a SAR 223.8 million contract by the Saudi Irrigation Organization for the construction of a treated water reuse system. The project, part of Phase One at Al Rass Sewage Treatment Plant, involves transmission and distribution of treated water for agricultural irrigation. The contract duration is 24 calendar months.
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Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co., Saudi Arabia, has been awarded a contract by the Saudi Irrigation ..Read More

Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co., Saudi Arabia, has been awarded a contract by the Saudi Irrigation Organization worth SAR 353.9 million for the construction of treated water reuse systems. The contract involves two projects: the first at Al Rass Sewage Treatment Plant (SAR 223.8 million) and the second at Wadi Al-Dawasir Sewage Treatment Plant (SAR 130 million). Both projects aim to provide treated water for agricultural irrigation and have a 24-month completion period.
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Miahona, Saudi Arabia, has received an award letter from MODON to develop, operate, and maintain the Industria ..Read More

Miahona, Saudi Arabia, has received an award letter from MODON to develop, operate, and maintain the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jeddah 1st Industrial City under a 25-year Rehabilitation, Operation, and Transfer (ROT) model. The project, valued at around SAR 1 billion, involves CAPEX investment, site utilization, reliable wastewater treatment, and treated water sales. Miahona will manage external networks, lift stations, and service fee collection throughout the contract period.
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Nama Water Services, Oman, signed a RO 55 million agreement with Al Tayer Engineering to develop a water purif ..Read More

Nama Water Services, Oman, signed a RO 55 million agreement with Al Tayer Engineering to develop a water purification plant at Wadi Dayqah Dam, Qurayyat, under a 20-year Build, Own, Operate (BOO) model. The plant, with a 65,000 m³/day capacity, will supply 35,000 m³/day to Nama’s network and 30,000 m³/day for agricultural irrigation, supporting food security. It aims to enhance water security, reduce desalination costs, and ensure reliable water supply during emergencies, contributing to Oman Vision 2040 and targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. The project mandates 50% Omanization and will create over 100 indirect jobs.
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Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) received a sole proposal from Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies f ..Read More

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) received a sole proposal from Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies for developing a small-scale wastewater treatment plant (SSTP) and a 166 km collection network in Jazan, with a treatment capacity of 74,700 m³/day. The project, set for commercial operation by Q4 2028, will be developed under a 25-year Sewage Treatment and Collection Network Implementation Agreement (STCNIA), with the collection network being handed over to the National Water Company (NWC) after construction.
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