Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power have announced the financial closing of the 180 Million Imperial Gallons per Day (MIGD) seawater reverse osmosis (RO) desalination project in Hassyan.

The project, which is the first of its kind utilizing RO (Reverse Osmosis) technology under the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model, involves an investment of AED 3.377 billion (US$920 million). It forms a crucial part of DEWA's initiatives to boost its water desalination capacity to 730 MIGD by 2030, up from the current capacity of 490 MIGD.

Upon the completion of the Hassyan IWP in 2026, the emirate's water desalination capacity will rise to 670 MIGD. This project aligns with Dubai's ambitious strategy to generate 100% of its desalinated water by 2030 through a combination of clean energy sources and waste heat utilization.