Name of the Project
Shuqaiq 3 reverse osmosis desalination plant.

Location
On the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.

Project Owner/s
Shuqaiq Water and Electricity Company.

Project Description
Shuqaiq 3 is one of the biggest reverse osmosis desalination plants in the world, with a production capacity of 450 000 m³/d.

The plant is equipped with energy efficient sea water reverse osmosis technology and is a key project in the modernisation of Saudi Arabia’s water sector.

The plant’s solar photovoltaic facility will reduce power consumption.

The project has been developed under a 25-year build, own, operate 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 foundation stone for the project was laid on October 6.

Latest Developments
ACCIONA has achieved a key milestone in the construction of the Shuqaiq 3 desalination plant, ramping up production during final testing to full capacity of 450 000 m3/d, enough to meet the needs of two-million people.

The contract included the construction of a large electrical special facility to supply the plant with power.  

“Now that we are entering the final testing and commissioning stages, we will undertake a number of tests to make sure everything works perfectly,” ACCIONA Middle East MD Jesús García Prieto has said.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
ACCIONA, Marubeni Corporation, Almar and Rawafid Alhadarah Holding Co (build, own, operate contract).

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