Name of the Project
Water desalination plant project.

Location
The project is located in the Shuaiba area on the western coast of Saudi Arabia.

Client
Acwa Power.

Project Description
The project involves the design and construction of a water desalination plant able to deliver up to 250 000 m³/d of water.

The plant will use reverse-osmosis technology to supply potable water to more than one-million residents in the cities of Mecca, Jeddah and Taif.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The plant is expected to be handed over in May 2019.

Latest Developments
Fisia Italimpianti, a subsidiary of Salini Impregilo, has announced that, together with its Spanish joint venture partner, it will design and build the water desalination plant under a $255-million agreement with Acwa Power.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Fisia Italimpianti (design and construction of desalination plant).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Acwa Power director: corporate communications Jon Narber, tel +971 4 509 1052, fax +971 4 385 9625 or 
email JBarber@ACWAPower.com.