Name of the Project
Shuqaiq 3 reverse osmosis desalination plant.

Location
The project will be located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.

Project Owner/s
Shuqaiq Water and Electricity Company.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of one of the largest reverse osmosis desalination plants in the world, with a production capacity of 450 000 m³/d.

The plant will incorporate a solar photovoltaic facility to reduce power consumption.

The project will be developed under a 25-year build, own, operate (BOO) contract scheme.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create about 700 jobs from the start of construction until commissioning of the plant.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Latest Developments
ACCIONA, together with Marubeni Corporation, Almar and Rawafid Alhadarah Holding Co, has achieved financial close for the project for a total value of more than $600-million in May 2019.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
ACCIONA, Marubeni Corporation, Almar and Rawafid Alhadarah Holding Co (BOO contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Shuqaiq Water and Electricity Company, tel +966 17322 7111 or email info@SqWEC.com.