- The ceremony was presided by the Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority, Nama Power and Water Procurement.
- The plant, built in less than 27 months, started commercial operations on 22 June this year, ahead of the contractual deadline.
Oman, December 11, 2024
Under the auspices of H.E. Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al-Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority, Nama Power and Water Procurement, the procurer of power and water desalination projects in the Sultanate of Oman, Ahmed bin Salem Al-Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, Marta Verde, CEO of GS Inima and Juan José Benayas, CEO of Barka V, the Barka Desalination Plant – Phase Five was inaugurated today at the plant site in the Wilayat of Barka, South Al Batinah Governorate.
The Barka Desalination Plant – Phase Five is one of the key projects to meet the water demand in the Sultanate of Oman. With an area of 38.000 m² and a production capacity of 100.000 m³ per day, representing a significant step forward for Nama Power and Water Procurement in enhancing the water sector with modern technologies. The plant commenced commercial operations on 22 June 2024, with an estimated investment of approximately 128 million euros, equivalent to 52 million Omani rials. Barka V forms part of a series of initiatives by the Omani government to increase the number of desalination plants across various governorates in the Sultanate of Oman, with the goal of achieving water security and meeting the growing demand for fresh water.
The Barka V Desalination Plant was developed by GS Inima, which has applied its more than 60 years of experience to develop this project. This state-of-the-art plant, built with the latest technologies, reinforces the company’s commitment to providing sustainable water solutions for Oman.
“We are honored to announce the opening of the Barka V Desalination Plant. This significant accomplishment would not have been possible without the guidance and support of the leadership in the Sultanate of Oman, particularly Nama Power and Water Procurement and the commitment, as well as the dedication and expertise of our team. This milestone reaffirms our commitment to providing clean, reliable water to the community and contributing to Oman’s sustainable future.”
”This project represents a significant addition to Oman’s vital infrastructure projects, aligning with the national objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and the national strategies aimed at achieving sustainable development. We extend our gratitude and appreciation to GS Inima, for it’s high professionalism and contribution to providing advanced technical solutions in the field of water desalination”
Ahmed bin Salem Al-Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the project company and stakeholders in executing and delivering the project ahead of the contracted schedule commercial operation date.
”The average production of desalinated water has increased from approximately 220,000 cubic meters per day in 2005 to over 1,154,000 cubic meters per day in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of about 9%. This figure is expected to reach an average of 2 million cubic meters per day by 2030.”
“Barka V is our first project in the Middle East, and we are very proud to have completed it with the support of Nama PWP and other key stakeholders. The construction was completed in less than 27 months ahead of schedule and with over 3.6 million manhours without accidents. It is also notable for its high level of efficiency in terms of power consumption. We will continue to work on improvements, as in 2025, we will commence construction of a solar PV plant, in line with our commitment to sustainability”
The inauguration ceremony of the Barka Desalination Plant – Phase five included a speech by Ahmed bin Salem Al-Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, delivered on behalf of the Chairman, Board members, and employees of the company. In his speech, he expressed gratitude to all entities that contributed to the construction of the project. Another speech was delivered by GS Inima Barka 5 Desalination Company’s CEO, Juan Jose Benayas, who emphasized GS Inima’s extensive expertise and dedicated efforts in the field of desalination and sustainable water solutions. The program also featured a video presentation illustrating the development of the plant from its inception to the commencement of operations.The ceremony concluded with the electronic unveiling, marking the official opening of the Barka 5 Desalination Plant.
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