Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received 29 expressions of interest (EOIs) to implement the first phase of Hassyan desalination plant PPP project in Dubai.

This is the first project implemented by DEWA using the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model, which will run in phases during 2025 and 2026. It includes 120 Million Gallons Per Day (MIGD) Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Plant (SWRO).

The project aims to promote sustainable development by using renewable energy and supporting the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036. It is expected to save around AED13 billion (US$3.5 billion) and reduce carbon emissions by 2030.

DEWA has appointed a consortium of companies, including Deloitte, WSP and Addleshaw Goddard, to provide consultancy services for the desalination project at the Hassyan complex.