Project
Sitra Independent Water and Power Project
BahrainPower Generation, Desalination
Bahrain's fourth IWPP, replacing the previously planned "Al Dur Phase III" project identity. A CCGT plant with SWRO desalination, procured by EWA under the PPP framework (Resolution 30/2022). ACWA Power and TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company) have submitted proposals; no developer has been awarded as of the research cut-off, so no sponsor participant edge is recorded.
Status
ProcurementStatus
Proposals received from ACWA Power and TAQA; no award announced as of the research cut-offProcurement Status
Scale & Capacity
~1,200 MWPower capacity
30 MIGDWater capacity
Q2 2028 (600MW/30MIGD)Initial operations target
Overview
- Location
- Sitra, Bahrain
- Delivery Model
- IWPP (Build-Own-Operate), procured under the PPP framework
- Contract Term
- 20-25 years (proposed)
Participants & Roles
Procuring Authority
Sources
- MEED / smartwatermagazine.comIndustry / Trade Source