Abengoa starts producing water in phase two of the UAE’s Taweelah desalination plant

Abengoa starts producing water in phase two of the UAE’s Taweelah desalination plant

Abengoa, an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the infrastructure, energy and water sectors, in consortium with the engineering and construction company SEPCOIII, has successfully started producing water at the phase two of the Taweelah desalination plant for the leading company in the development, investment, ownership and operation of power generation and desalinated water production plants, ACWA Power, TAQA & Mubadala.

This milestone, which is known as the first permeate, is part of the operational tests included in the plant’s commissioning phase. The project is located at the Taweelah power and water generation complex, 45 km north of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).

Coinciding with the completion of this important milestone in the development of a desalination plant, the project team was privileged to receive a visit from a representation of the UAE Department of Energy, headed by H.E. Eng. Aweidah Murshid Al Murar, Chairman of the institution, and H.E. Eng. Ahmed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary.

Once the commissioning of phase two of the Taweelah desalination plant is completed, the next step will be the start of commercial operation of phase two, scheduled for December 2022. Work is progressing on schedule, thanks to the effort, dedication and professionalism of