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Top Government Initiatives in Water

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Saudi Arabia

  •  December 11, 2024

Saudi Water Partnerships Company (SWPC) has selected the consortium of ACWA Power, Haji Abdullah Alireza & Par ..Read More

Saudi Water Partnerships Company (SWPC) has selected the consortium of ACWA Power, Haji Abdullah Alireza & Partners, and AlSharif Contracting as the preferred bidder for the Jubail 4 and Jubail 6 Independent Water Plants. Located south of Jubail, the project will produce 600,000 m³/day of potable water and operate for 25 years starting in Q1 2028. The consortium submitted a levelized cost of 1.8206 SAR/m³, supporting Saudi Vision 2030's goals for sustainable water resource development and high-quality services.
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UAE

  •  December 11, 2024

TAQA Water Solutions has awarded a AED95 million project to develop a centralized SCADA system across its trea ..Read More

TAQA Water Solutions has awarded a AED95 million project to develop a centralized SCADA system across its treatment infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. The system, incorporating Siemens technology, will improve operational efficiency, enhance wastewater treatment capacity by 20%, and reduce carbon emissions by up to 13%. It will integrate over 2,000 sensors across 43 treatment plants and 260 pumping stations, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and cost savings of over AED10 million annually. The project also includes AI-driven smart monitoring and strengthened cybersecurity measures.
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Oman

  •  December 11, 2024

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has inaugurated Phase 5 of the Barka Water Desalination Plant in Oman ..Read More

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has inaugurated Phase 5 of the Barka Water Desalination Plant in Oman, with a project cost of RO 52 million. The plant, operational since June 2024, has a production capacity of 100,000 cubic meters per day and uses reverse osmosis technology. The project aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and emphasizes sustainable development, with 50% of its value attributed to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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UAE

  •  December 10, 2024

H2O Innovation Inc. has expanded its presence in the Middle East through a partnership with Dutco Tenant LLC ( ..Read More

H2O Innovation Inc. has expanded its presence in the Middle East through a partnership with Dutco Tenant LLC (DUTCO), continuing as the exclusive supplier of RO membrane antiscalant for the Taweelah desalination plant in the UAE. The plant, the world’s largest SWRO facility, produces 909,200 cubic meters of desalinated water daily. H2O Innovation will provide its SpectaGuard 100, a green chemistry-based antiscalant, to prevent membrane scaling and fouling, ensuring efficient and sustainable operation. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing collaboration with the region.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  November 30, 2024

The Water Transmission Company (WTCO) has announced 31 bidders for the Ras Mohaisen–Baha–Makkah Independen ..Read More

The Water Transmission Company (WTCO) has announced 31 bidders for the Ras Mohaisen–Baha–Makkah Independent Water Transmission System (IWTS), a 300 km project with a daily capacity of 515,000 cubic meters. Developed on a DBFLT model, the initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Water Strategy to enhance water sustainability and desalination. The selected developer will lease the transmission capacity to WTCO for up to 35 years.
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Qatar

  •  November 26, 2024

Sumitomo Corporation, Shikoku Electric Power, KOSPO, and KIND, in partnership with QEWC and Qatar Energy, have ..Read More

Sumitomo Corporation, Shikoku Electric Power, KOSPO, and KIND, in partnership with QEWC and Qatar Energy, have secured the Facility E Independent Water and Power Project in Qatar. The project, featuring a 2,400 MW gas-fired power plant and a 495,000 tons/day desalination facility, will employ high-efficiency turbines to reduce emissions and support Qatar's decarbonization goals. It marks Sumitomo's first and Shikoku Electric's second project in Qatar.
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Morocco

  •  October 30, 2024

Veolia and Morocco have signed a partnership to develop Africa’s largest seawater desalination plant, set to ..Read More

Veolia and Morocco have signed a partnership to develop Africa’s largest seawater desalination plant, set to supply 822,000 m³ of drinking water daily to 9.3 million people in the Rabat, Fès, and Meknès regions. The project, which aligns with Morocco's climate resilience strategy, will be powered by low-carbon renewable energy and will play a crucial role in strengthening the country's water supply security in the face of climate change.
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UAE

  •  October 22, 2024

Energy Recovery Secures Over $12 Million in Contracts for PX® Pressure Exchanger® Devices in Three Seawater ..Read More

Energy Recovery Secures Over $12 Million in Contracts for PX® Pressure Exchanger® Devices in Three Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination Projects in UAE, Boosting Capacity to Nearly 1 Million Cubic Meters Daily and Reducing CO2 Emissions by 201,265 Tons Annually.
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