Name of the Project
Hassyan seawater desalination project – Phase 1.

Location
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.

Project Owner/s
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

DEWA signed a 30-year water purchaser agreement with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power in October 2023 for Phase 1 of the project using solar power.

Project Description
The 252 300 m² project is the biggest of its kind in the world for water production based on seawater reverse-osmosis (SWRO) technology using solar energy.

The water desalination capacity in Dubai is currently 490-million imperial gallons a day (MIGD). This capacity will increase to 670 MIGD in 2026 and to 730 MIGD by 2030.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
$914-million.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in 2026.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
ACWA Power (preferred bidder).

Contact Details for Project Information
ACWA Power, tel +971 4248 0800 or email comms@acwapower.com.