Name of the Project
Water desalination plant.
Location
Salalah, Oman.
Client
Acwa Power, Veolia and Dhofar International Development & Investment Holding Company, with joint venture partner Abengoa.
Project Description
The project involves the design and construction of a water desalination plant.
The most updated reverse-osmosis technology will be used to deliver up to 113 650 m3/d of potable water.
The contract is the unit’s second this year, following one valued at $255-million awarded in April to build a desalination plant in Saudi Arabia.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
$100-million
Duration
The contract is expected to be completed in 27 months.
Latest Developments
Fisia Italimpianti, a subsidiary of Salini Impregilo, has been contracted to design and build the desalination plant.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Fisia Italimpianti (design and construction contract).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Acwa Power, tel +966 11 283 5555 or fax +966 11 283 5500.