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. The announcement follows an international tender for the project.
The Hidd IWP, a large seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant, will be developed on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model.
Once operational, the plant will have a Guaranteed Net Contracted Water Capacity (GNCWC) of 11,364 cubic meters per hour, helping to meet Bahrain’s growing demand for potable water, including residential, commercial, and industrial needs.
The tender process was open to prequalified companies, which were required to meet specific technical, legal, and financial criteria outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP).
The Hidd IWP project highlights Bahrain's ongoing efforts to expand desalination capacity by encouraging private sector involvement and incorporating advanced water treatment technologies to ensure a sustainable and reliable water supply for the country.
