Seven international developers have been prequalified for the project, which includes 30 MIGD of desalinated water
Bahrain’s Electricity & Water Authority (EWA) has launched an international tender for the Sitra independent water and power plant (IWPP).
The project will deliver 1,400MW-1,500MW of power and 30 million imperial gallons a day (MIGD) of desalinated water.
EWA president Kamal Bin Ahmed Mohammed said that the scheme will be procured through a build, own and operate model in partnership with the private sector.
Seven international companies and consortiums have been prequalified to bid. These are:
- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa, UAE)
- Acwa Power (Saudi Arabia)
- China Energy Engineering Corporation and China Datang (Overseas Hong Kong, China)
- Gulf Investment Corporation (Kuwait)
- Jera (Japan)
- Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco, South Korea)
- Sumitomo Corporation (Japan)
China Energy Engineering Corporation and China Datang are bidding together as a single prequalified entity for the Sitra IWPP project.
MEED previously reported that EWA had received statements of qualifications from nine interested firms in December 2024.
The project will use reverse osmosis desalination technology and is expected to be commissioned in phases.
Initial operations, covering 600MW of power and 30 MIGD of water, are scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. Full commercial operations are targeted for the second quarter of 2029.
The project is in line with EWA’s plan to replace old plants with new, more efficient ones that reduce natural gas consumption.
The Sitra IWPP follows other recent EWA initiatives, including the planned 60 MIGD Al-Hidd independent water plant and the announcement of Bahrain’s first solar-powered electricity and water production facility.
The solar project, with capacity of 150MW, is expected to be tendered in the fourth quarter of this year.
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