Name of the Project
Jubail 3A independent water plant (IWP).
Location
Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Project Owner/s
A consortium led by ACWA Power, including Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) and Al Bawani Water & Power Company.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a greenfield seawater reverse osmosis desalination project, with a capacity of 600 000 m3/d of potable water.
The project includes the construction of tanks for the storage of treated water, with a capacity of one day of production, as well as a photovoltaic solar field and the associated electrical installations that comprise the construction of an electrical substation of 380/33 kV.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$650-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
A consortium led by ACWA Power has signed a water purchase agreement with the Saudi Water Partnership Company for the desalination project.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Power China, SEPCO-III and Abengoa (engineering, procurement and construction contract for the sea water reverse osmosis desalination).
Contact Details for Project Information
ACWA Power investor relations, email IR@acwapower.com.
GIC, tel +965 2222 5000 or email info@gic.com.kw.
Al Bawani Water & Power Company, email info@ab-wp.net.