The consortium headed by Saudi Arabia’s “ACWA Power” has secured the first place in the tender for the implementation of the desalination plant project to produce drinking water from seawater.
The efficient management of water resources, the expansion of potable water supplies, and integration of innovative technologies into this field are pivotal for fostering socio-economic development.
In alignment with these objectives, the first pilot project in the field of potable water production through seawater desalination is being implemented under the relevant Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The project is being executed within the framework of the public-private partnership (PPP), with the tender announced by the Ministry of Economy on February 8, 2024, which successfully concluded.
The project includes the construction of the desalination plant at the Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park with the daily production capacity of 300,000 m³, financed through investments provided by the consortium. The project timeline is set at 27,5 years with 2,5 years allocated for the construction phase of the desalination plant. Upon the completion of the operational term, the facility will be transferred to the management of the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency.
This project is strategically designed to meet the increasing demand for potable water in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, diversify freshwater sources, foster the exchange of international expertise, encourage technology transfer, and attract foreign investment. “Caspian Energy Media” reports, citing the Ministry of Economy.
