Saeed Al Tayer reviews progress on the 1st phase of the desalination plant at the Hassyan Complex

- Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer reviews progress on the 180 MIGD first phase of the desalination plant at the Hassyan Complex using the independent water producer model

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), reviewed progress at the first phase of the desalination plant project at the Hassyan Complex, which uses seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) technology. This phase has a production capacity of 180 million gallons per day (MIGD).

Al Tayer was briefed by Hassyan Water Company A officials on the project, which is approximately 40.6% complete and is expected to be completed in 2027. The project supports DEWA’s strategy to increase Dubai’s desalinated water production capacity. The AED 3.377 billion project is world’s largest water production project based on SWRO technology and DEWA’s first project implemented using the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model.

“The 180 MIGD desalinated water project in Hassyan aligns with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide an advanced and integrated world-class infrastructure for energy and water that keeps pace with the growing development path of Dubai and meets the growing demand for electricity and water services. This meets the requirements of the comprehensive sustainable development plans. The project is part of our efforts to enhance water security in Dubai using sustainable sources, supporting the Dubai Integrated Water Resource Management Strategy 2030, which focuses on enhancing water resources and using cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions,” said Al Tayer.

“The project supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% clean energy in Dubai by 2050. DEWA is building water desalination plants based on seawater reverse osmosis technology, which requires less energy than multi-stage distillation plants, making it a more sustainable option for desalination. According to DEWA’s strategy, 100% of desalinated water will be produced by a clean energy mix that uses renewable energy and waste heat by 2030,” added Al Tayer.

Al Tayer was accompanied by Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence, and other senior officials and engineers at DEWA.