A consortium led by the Saudi company Acwa, has signed a joint development agreement with the Ministry of Energy of the Syrian Arab Republic to carry out preliminary studies for water desalination and transmission projects in Syria.
The agreement brings together Acwa and the Saudi-based Water Transmission Company, known as WTCO, and marks the start of technical and commercial assessments intended to support future decision-making on water infrastructure development in the country.
Under the agreement, the parties will collaborate on feasibility studies covering water demand, available water resources, and potential desalination and transmission options. The studies will examine seawater desalination projects with a total planned capacity of up to about 1.2 million cubic metres per day, along with related transmission networks and supporting facilities.
Acwa said the work would be carried out in phases, allowing the results of the studies to inform any later stages of development. The company cited its experience in desalination, water transmission, operations, and project financing as a contribution to the assessment process.
Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa, stated: “Acwa has a long-standing track record of developing and delivering large-scale water desalination and transmission projects around the world, helping countries secure reliable and affordable water for their people. This agreement reflects our commitment to applying that experience in support of Syria’s long-term water security, through a structured and phased approach focused on technical rigor, feasibility, and sustainability. We look forward to working closely with the Ministry of Energy to assess solutions that can strengthen water infrastructure and support future development.”
According to the parties, the joint development framework is intended to support assessments of sustainable water solutions before any further development steps are considered.
