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World’s Largest Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Completes Phase Two | |
| Radhika Laghate |
Abengoa, a company focusing on infrastructure, energy and water has achieved a significant milestone by completing the second phase of the Taweelah desalination plant in Abu Dhabi.
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Abengoa, a company specialising in sustainable technology solutions for infrastructure, energy, and water sectors, has achieved a significant milestone by completing the second phase of the Taweelah desalination plant in Abu Dhabi. This marks the commercial operation of the world’s largest reverse osmosis desalination plant, which produces drinking water and generates clean energy. The Taweelah plant, jointly owned by ACWA Power, TAQA, and Mubadala, guarantees a stable supply of drinking water to around 4.5 million people in Abu Dhabi throughout the year.
With a capacity of 909,218 m3/day, the plant is the largest in the world and the first large-scale plant in the emirate that combines drinking water production with clean energy generation. Abengoa’s scope of work included design, engineering, equipment supply, assembly supervision, commissioning, start-up of the reverse osmosis and post-treatment systems, and advice on pre-treatment processes carried out by third parties. The plant meets all drinking water parameters required by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including hardness, alkalinity, Langelier Saturation Index (LSI), Silt Density Index (SDI), pH, and boron content.
Focusing On The Right Infrastructure
The Taweelah project is part of the United Arab Emirates’ plan to encourage private participation in the development of the country’s infrastructure. Abengoa has demonstrated its capability to develop complex projects and adapt to adverse working conditions in various countries, providing an optimum response to clients’ requirements. The company has consolidated its position as a leading company in the desalination sector worldwide and strengthened its presence in the Middle East.
Abengoa’s successful completion of the Taweelah desalination plant in Abu Dhabi marks a significant milestone in the sustainable development of the infrastructure, energy, and water sectors. The plant’s combination of potable water production and clean energy generation is a model for future infrastructure projects worldwide. The company’s extensive portfolio in the region includes completed projects such as Jubail 3A, Rabigh III, and Shuaibah III in Saudi Arabia, Dubal in the United Arab Emirates, and Salalah in Oman. Abengoa’s commitment to sustainable technology solutions has put them at the forefront of the industry, and their ability to adapt to various challenges and deliver optimum results has made them a trusted partner for clients worldwide.