Hassyan Desalination Project by DEWA Approaches 90% Milestone, Aiming for 2027 Launch

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), recently inspected the advancements at the Hassyan seawater desalination plant, now nearing 90% completion. This significant project is on track for full operational status by the beginning of 2027.

With an investment of AED 3.377 billion, the Hassyan facility ranks among the world's largest reverse osmosis (RO) seawater desalination plants. It marks DEWA's first foray into Independent Water Production (IWP), representing a crucial benchmark in the enhancement of Dubai's water supply infrastructure.

Joining Al Tayer during the visit were prominent figures such as Mohammad Abunayyan, Chairman of ACWA Power; Nasser Lootah, Executive Vice President of Generation; Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power; and Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, alongside other senior officials and engineers.

Al Tayer highlighted that this initiative embodies the vision and strategic goals of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The aim is to develop a robust energy and water infrastructure that meets Dubai's swift growth and increasing water needs while aligning with the UAE's water security and sustainability targets.

During the inspection, officials from Hassyan Water Company A presented insights into the project's vital role in advancing Dubai’s innovative desalinated water network and the Integrated Water Resources Management Strategy 2030.

Al Tayer also underscored DEWA’s commitment to energy-efficient RO desalination methods, which utilize considerably less energy compared to conventional multi-stage distillation technologies. Looking forward, DEWA is set to heighten its desalination capacity by 240 million imperial gallons daily by 2030, utilizing seawater reverse-osmosis systems. Additionally, the organization aims to ensure that 100% of its desalinated water production is powered by clean energy and recovered waste heat, reinforcing its pledge to sustainability.