Chennai: Va Tech WABAG, a leading player in the water technology space, has secured its first project in Kuwait, winning a mega desalination contract valued at over ₹1,000 crore for the Doha Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination Plant Stage II.
The order has been awarded by Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy (MEWRE) and marks WABAG's maiden entry into the Gulf nation, further expanding its footprint in the GCC region, according to a statement.
The project will be executed through an unincorporated joint venture led by WABAG in partnership with Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Company (HEISCO).
Under the contract, the joint venture will design, engineer, procure, construct, and commission a 60 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD), or about 272 million litres per day (MLD), seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant equipped with a recarbonation system. The project is scheduled for completion within 36 months and includes a five-year operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement.
The facility is expected to play a key role in meeting Kuwait's growing demand for potable water and strengthening the country's long-term water security. The project will also incorporate solar photovoltaic systems to partially meet the plant's energy requirements, supporting Kuwait's renewable energy goals and reducing the facility's carbon footprint. The order further strengthens WABAG's position in the desalination segment, where the company has built a significant presence across the Middle East.
Rohan Mittal, Head – Strategy and Business Growth (GCC) at WABAG, said the project represents a major milestone for the company in the region and opens up a strategically important market.
“The Doha SWRO II project marks our maiden entry into Kuwait and reinforces our growing leadership in the Middle East desalination market. The project will play an important role in enhancing Kuwait's water security while showcasing our expertise in delivering large-scale, energy-efficient desalination solutions,” he said.
The company classifies the contract as a “mega” order, a category reserved for international projects valued at more than $150 million or domestic contracts exceeding ₹1,000 crore.
