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Al Zawra independent water project, United Arab Emirates

6th June 2014

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Al Zawra independent water project, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Client
TAQA and Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA).

Project Description
The project involves the development of a standalone seawater desalination plant, in Al Zawra, in the emirate of Ajman.

The Al Zawra independent water project will have a capacity of 30-million imperial gallons a day, enough to supply 250 000 people in the Northern Emirates with clean drinking water. The Ajman facility will use reverse osmosis, where salt and impurities are removed from the water by pushing it through a semipermeable membrane.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Construction is expected to start in early 2015 and the plant will begin commercial operations in 2017.

Latest Developments
In February, TAQA signed a memorandum of understanding with FEWA to develop the desalination plant.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
TAQA head of media, Allan Virtanen, tel +971 2 691 4894 or email Allan.Virtanen@taqaglobal.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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