Noticias sobre Bahrain
Acwa selected as sole bidder for Bahrain’s Hidd desalination project
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that Acwa, the Saudi utility developer, has emerged as the sole bidder for the Hidd Independent Water Project, a major seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination scheme in the kingdom.
Acwa and TAQA submit proposals for Bahrain’s Sitra IWPP
The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of Bahrain has received proposals from Acwa and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) for the Sitra Independent Water and Power Project (Sitra IWPP), reports Saudi Gulf Projects.
The sovereign desalination map: why governments are taking back ownership
When Rio Tinto announced in March 2026 that it had struck a 50:50 joint venture with Western Australia’s state-owned Water Corporation to build an A$1.1 billion (~US$770 million) desalination plant at Dampier, the deal attracted attention for its novelty: a mining giant, not a utility, co-investing in water infrastructure alongside a state entity.
Acwa reports Q1 2026 results, expands water desalination and power portfolio
Acwa Power, the Saudi-listed developer, owner and operator of power generation and water desalination plants, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026.
Water as a military asset: when infrastructure becomes a target
On 6 June 2023, the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam on the Dnipro River was destroyed.
Bahrain advances solar and water projects as bids move to evaluation stage
Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) is progressing two utility projects following the receipt and review of bids for the 100-megawatt Bilaj Al Jazayer Solar Independent Power Project (IPP) and the Hidd Independent Water Project (IWP).
Bahrain receives bids for major desalination plant project
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced the receipt of bids from two leading utility developers, Saudi-based Acwa (formerly ACWA Power) and Spanish firm GS Inima Environment, for its Hidd Independent Water Production (IWP) project, reports Zawya.
Islamic Development Bank approves $2.41 billion in new financing, including water sector
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Board of Executive Directors approved about US $2.41 billion in new financing for development projects at its 364th meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, officials said.
Bahrain advances multi-million-dollar sewerage projects
Bahrain is progressing with a series of large-scale sewerage infrastructure projects as part of its long-term programme to expand and modernise the national wastewater network.
ACWA Power completes strategic acquisition of ENGIE’s power and water assets in Bahrain
ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and first mover into green hydrogen, today announced the successful completion of its strategic acquisition of ENGIE’s stakes in gas-fired power generation and water desalination assets in Bahrain, along with the related Operations & Maintenance (O&M) companies.
EWA extends tender deadline for Hawar Island Water distribution project
Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has extended the bid submission deadline for the tender to construct a new water distribution station on Hawar Island, located on the country’s southeastern coast, according to tender documents.
Bahrain’s EWA invites global bids for new Hawar Desalination Plant
The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced the launch of an international tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the new Hawar seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant.
Bahrain Tender Board approves over $325 million in projects, with major focus on water and energy
In May, Bahrain's Tender Board approved 119 tenders, renewals, and change orders on behalf of 37 government entities, with a total value of BD122.62 million (approximately $325.20 million), reports Zawya.
SUEZ and partners launch €508 million desalination project in Hsinchu, Taiwan
SUEZ, in collaboration with CTCI Group and Hung Hua, held a high-level groundbreaking ceremony to begin the construction of Taiwan's first large-scale municipal reverse osmosis desalination plant in Hsinchu.
ENGIE divests power and water desalination assets in Kuwait & Bahrain
ENGIE, a leader in low-carbon energy, announces the signing of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the divestment of its shareholding in Az Zour North, a combined gas and water desalination asset in Kuwait, three gas power and water desalination assets in Bahrain, and the associated operations and maintenance (O&M) companies to ACWA Power.
Sulzer further strengthens Middle East presence with acquisition of Davies and Mills in Bahrain
Sulzer announces the acquisition of Davies and Mills, a leading electromechanical services (EMS) provider based in Bahrain.
VA Tech Wabag secures $14 million industrial wastewater contract in Bahrain
VA Tech Wabag (WABAG) has secured a $14 million (Rs 121 crore) contract from BAPCO Refining B.S.C (BAPCO) for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWTP) in Bahrain, reports the Business Standard.
Bahrain approves $80 million funding shift for Al Dur Project expansion
MPs have unanimously approved new funding provisions amounting to $80 million for the Al Dur Independent Water and Power Project in Bahrain, reports Zawya.
Bahrain Ministry of Works invites bids for major sewerage upgrade
Bahrain's Ministry of Works has announced the opening of bids for a mayor sewerage project in the Malkiya region.
Pre-qualification phase begins for Bahrain’s Hidd Independent Water Project
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced the commencement of pre-qualification submissions for the development of Hidd Independent Water Project (Hidd IWP), reports Saudi Gulf Projects.