TAQA triples its 2030 gross power generation target
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TAQA triples its 2030 gross power generation target

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) reported its earnings for the period ending 30 September 2023 and unveiled revised growth targets in energy and water production sectors, with stake in Masdar raising renewables target; growing UAE transmis...

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Oman starts large solar PV plant for desalination at Sur
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Oman starts large solar PV plant for desalination at Sur

Solar plant developed by French multinationals will have yearly production capacity over 32,000 MWh, covering 100 percent of the desalination plant’s consumption during daylight; the largest solar power system for a desalination plant in Oman, company ...

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TotalEnergies’ gas projects to produce 5,000 MW capacity in Iraq
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TotalEnergies’ gas projects to produce 5,000 MW capacity in Iraq

Multiple projects by TotalEnergies and other foreign partners show Iraq building power resources while expanding renewables; recovered flare gas to supply power plants. TotalEnergies took a 45% stake and QatarEnergy holds 25% in the project.

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DEWA & ACWA sign agreements for largest solar powered desal plant
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DEWA & ACWA sign agreements for largest solar powered desal plant

According to a statement by DEWA, the plant is highly efficient and will utilize Sea Water Reverse Osmosis and they achieved a world record by receiving the lowest bid per cubic metre of desalinated water.

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TAQA CEO highlights key role of water in decarbonization
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TAQA CEO highlights key role of water in decarbonization

At ADIPEC 2023, Mr. Jasim Thabet engaged in a one-on-one discussion with journalist Hala Gorani, speaking at length about the Gulf region, TAQA’s role in it, reverse osmosis and decarbonization

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Decision nears for Dubai Hassyan IWP
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Decision nears for Dubai Hassyan IWP

The decision over the award of the contract for the planned Hassyan independent water project (IWP), Dubai’s first public-private partnership (PPP) desalination project is expected at the end of October

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Saudi Arabia invites interest in Ras Mohaisen IWP
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Saudi Arabia invites interest in Ras Mohaisen IWP

The 300,000 cm/d Ras Mohaisen desalination project will be located 300km from Mecca in Saudi Arabia's western province

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Bidders give presentations for Dubai’s Hassyan IWP
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Bidders give presentations for Dubai’s Hassyan IWP

A world record low tariff of $0.277/cubic metre was submitted for Dubai’s first independent water producer (IWP) project following a retender

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Financial close reached for Jeddah 2 independent sewage treatment plant
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Financial close reached for Jeddah 2 independent sewage treatment plant

The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) signed contracts in February 2019 with a consortium comprising local firms Power & Water Utility Company for Jubail, Al-Amwal al-Khaleejiah and France’s Veolia to develop the Jeddah Airport 2 ISTP

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Indian firm wins $48m contract for Saudi PPP sewage project
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Indian firm wins $48m contract for Saudi PPP sewage project

The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) signed contracts in February 2019 with a consortium comprising local firms Power & Water Utility Company for Jubail, Al-Amwal al-Khaleejiah and France’s Veolia to develop the Jeddah Airport 2 ISTP.

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Dubai desalination plant to be commissioned in 2021
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Dubai desalination plant to be commissioned in 2021

The plant is being built under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Spain's Acciona Agua and Belhasa Six Construct (Besix)

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Saudi Arabia to invite interest in Ras Mohaisan IWP
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Saudi Arabia to invite interest in Ras Mohaisan IWP

According to sources close to the project, SWPC is planning to issue the EOI imminently for the 300,000 cm/d Ras Mohaisan desalination project, which will be located in the Mecca province

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Global Energy & Utilities Digital Week underway
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Global Energy & Utilities Digital Week underway

The inaugural digital week, running from 10-13 August, will harness Informa Markets' global network of 500,000 + energy professionals to provide leading content, debate and solutions for companies and clients across the energy supply chain

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Abu Dhabi's Taqa awards $245m water reuse contracts
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Abu Dhabi's Taqa awards $245m water reuse contracts

When completed, the new projects will be able to transmit about 85 million imperial gallons a day (MIGD) of recycled water. The recycled water will be used for landscaping and commercial and agricultural purposes. According to Taqa, up to 4,000 farms c...

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Dubai utility invites bids for pumping station
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Dubai utility invites bids for pumping station

State utility Dewa has invited contractors to submit proposals for the contract to build a 72 million imperial gallons a day (MIGD) pumping station at Hassyan. The project will involved the construction of the pumping station, streams A and B, and all ...

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Egypt plans $2.8bn desalination programme over next five years
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Egypt plans $2.8bn desalination programme over next five years

Egypt’s government has announced the North African country will develop 47 desalination plants over the next five years in a programme worth $2.8bn. The 47 desalination plants will be located in the governorates of North and South Sinai, Suez, Ismailia...

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Sustainability should play key role in energy and water sector post-Covid-19
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Sustainability should play key role in energy and water sector post-Covid-19

Written by Dr Corrado Sommariva, CEO and founder, Sustainable Water and Power Consultants

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Saudi Arabia receives bids for Qiddiya PPP utilities package
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Saudi Arabia receives bids for Qiddiya PPP utilities package

Groups led by local firms Acwa Power and Alfanar submitted bids for the public-private partnership (PPP) utilities package for the Qiddiya Entertainment City on 30 June. The PPP package will include power generation capacity, water desalination capacit...

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Dubai invites bids for Hassyan water reservoirs
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Dubai invites bids for Hassyan water reservoirs

Contractors have been invited to submit bids by 12 August for the Hassyan water reservoirs, which will have the capacity to store up to 120 million imperial gallons of water. Dewa is planning to develop a 120MIGD independent water producer (IWP) projec...

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Saudi Arabia issues tender for two more independent sewage treatment projects
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Saudi Arabia issues tender for two more independent sewage treatment projects

The Buraydah ISTP is planned to have a sewage treatment capacity of 150,000 cm/d, with the Tabuk 2 ISTP scheduled to have a capacity of 90,000 cm/d. The plants are due to begin commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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