Name of the Project
Rabigh-3 independent water desalination plant (IWP).
Location
Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
Project Owner/s
Rabigh Three Company (RTC), comprising ACWA (70%) and Saudi Brothers Commercial Company (30%).
Project Description
The project aims to build an IWP that will produce 600 000 m3/d of water – making it one of the largest salt water reverse-osmosis desalination projects in the world.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$700-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The commercial operation date of the plant is scheduled to be towards the end of calendar year 2021.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Sepco III (Power China), Abengoa and SIDEM (Veolia) (engineering, procurement and construction contract) and Rabigh Water Production Services Company (operations and maintenance agreement).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
ACWA Power director, marketing and communications Jon Barber, tel +971 4 2480 952, fax +971 4 2446 232 or email JBarber@ACWAPower.com.