Name of the Project
Taweelah independent water project.

Location
The project will be constructed at Taweelah Power and Water Complex, 50 km north of Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.

Project Owner/s
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).

Project Description
Taweelah will be the world’s largest seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant and the first standalone independent water project in Abu Dhabi.

The plant is expected to deliver 909 200 m³/d of water to support the industries and the community at Al Taweelah and the surrounding areas.

The plant will also play a role in catering to Abu Dhabi’s peak water demand, which is expected to increase by 11% between 2017 and 2024.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
$900-million.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in October 2022.

Latest Developments
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company and ACWA Power have signed the water purchase agreement or the Taweelah project. The project was awarded to ACWA Power in January 2019.

The plant will be developed on a build, own and operate basis. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the power plant will be undertaken by a joint venture of Abengoa and PowerChina.

ACWA Power will own a 40% stake in a project company that will be formed to be responsible for the Taweelah independent water project.

The remaining stake will belong to Abu Dhabi Power Corporation and its affiliates. Emirates Water and Electricity Company will be the off-taker for the project.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
ACWA Power (plant development) and Abengoa and PowerChina (EPC).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
EWEC, tel +971 2 694 3333 or email info@ewec.ae.