Name of the Project
Al Taweelah independent water project (IWP).
Location
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.
Al Taweelah uses low-carbon-intensive reverse osmosis technology and is partially powered by solar energy, which is expected to account for at least 30% of the project’s electricity capacity within eight years, with a target of raising this figure to 55% by the end of the first quarter-life of the project.
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 first phase of the Al Taweelah IWP has started with the production of 454.6-thousand cubic metres of desalinated water a day.
Connected to the Abu Dhabi network in December 2021, Al Taweelah now provides 378.55-million litres of desalinated water a day, and will eventually reach 757.08-million litres a day.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
ACWA Power (plant development) and Abengoa and PowerChina (EPC).
Contact Details for Project Information
EWEC, tel +971 2 694 3333 or email info@ewec.ae.