Contract Details
VA Tech Wabag has secured a Design, Build, Operate (DBO) contract for the Doha SWRO Desalination Plant with Recarbonation System - Stage II in Kuwait. The contract was awarded by the Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy (MEWRE), Kuwait.
Project Specifications
The project involves design, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a 60 MIGD (approximately 272 MLD) Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination Plant featuring a state-of-the-art Recarbonation System.
Execution Timeline
The EPC phase is scheduled to be completed within 36 months, followed by a five-year Operation & Maintenance period.
Contract Classification
The order is classified as 'Mega' under the company's international order classification system, meaning it has a value greater than USD 150 million.
Joint Venture Structure
The project will be executed through an unincorporated Joint Venture led by WABAG in association with Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Company K.S.C. (HEISCO) as the JV partner.
Technical Features
The facility will employ advanced desalination technologies to deliver high-quality potable water. The project incorporates Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems to partially meet the plant's energy requirements, supporting renewable energy ambitions and reducing carbon footprint.
Strategic Significance
This marks WABAG's maiden entry into Kuwait and further consolidates its leadership and expanding footprint across the GCC region. The project addresses Kuwait's rising water demand and reinforces the nation's water security.
Related Party Transactions
The promoter/promoter group/group companies have no interest in the entity that awarded the contract. The order does not fall within related party transactions.