World’s largest desalination plant in Saudi Arabia
Tractebel Engineering has been awarded the Owner's Engineer mission for the construction of a combined cycle plant (2750 MW) and a large sea water desalination facility of 800 000 m3/day capacity, making it the largest in the world. The plant will be erected in Jubail, an industrial town in the northeast of Saudi Arabia.
Tractebel Engineering was involved from the outset in the project design, permitting to develop innovative solutions. As a result, 27 identically-built units will produce the water at a very competitive price, while combined cycles will generate the electricity.
This project accounts for some 10% of the power installed in Saudi Arabia, whose energy needs are growing fast. It is also a significant source of fresh water supply for the country. Start-up is scheduled in July 2009.
