Veolia, a global leader in environmental services, said its joint venture with Bahwan Engineering Company, has secured a five-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Al Asilah desalination plant in Oman. The facility has a production capacity of 80,000 cu m of drinking water per day.
Bahwan Engineering Company, a member of the Suhail Bahwan Group, is one of the largest engineering construction and trading groups in Oman.
The contract combines Veolia’s international expertise in water management with the local capabilities of Bahwan Engineering Company. The project will also support skills development and Omanisation, contributing to the development of local talent in the water sector.
Al Asilah becomes the fourth major desalination plant operated by Veolia in Oman. Together with the Sur desalination plant, it will supply drinking water to approximately 600,000 residents across South Al Sharqiyah.
According to Veolia, the two facilities will share technical expertise and operating practices to improve efficiency and maintain reliable drinking water production.
Together with the Sur desalination plant, the Al Asilah facility will help supply quality drinking water to 600,000 residents across the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate.
The project aligns with Oman Vision 2040, which aims to advance sustainable development and strengthen the country’s infrastructure. Veolia has also outlined its ambition to double the desalination capacity it operates in Oman by 2030.
The Al Asilah contract further strengthens Veolia’s presence in Oman’s water sector, supporting the reliable supply of drinking water while promoting more sustainable desalination operations.
With the winning of the contract by Bahwan Veolia Water, the two facilities will also benefit from shared technical expertise and operational best practices, supporting efficient plant operations and reliable drinking water production.
The Al Asilah plant incorporates an on-site solar farm to diversify its energy mix and support lower-carbon desalination operations.-TradeArabia News Service