Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the Water Deal of the Year - Desalination, MENA award at the IJGlobal Awards for its seawater reverse osmosis desalination project in Hassyan. With a capacity of 180 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD), the project is DEWA's first to be developed under the independent water producer model and will raise total desalinated water production capacity to 735 MIGD.
According to Emirates News Agency, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, stated that the organization continues to develop efficient, sustainable solutions to advance desalination technologies while reducing costs. This aligns with the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050. The efforts aim to ensure sustainable access to water, lower emissions, and support the goal of achieving net zero by 2050. DEWA is investing in sustainable water solutions and leveraging technology and innovation to build a secure water future.
Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, remarked that the award adds to DEWA's global accomplishments, setting a benchmark in developing and applying standards and practices of excellence and leadership. The Hassyan seawater desalination project plays a pivotal role in meeting the growing demand for electricity and water services, strengthening Dubai's water security through sustainable sources and the use of advanced technologies and innovative solutions.
The project has been recognized internationally, and in 2024, DEWA received the Middle East and Africa Deal of the Year award from Project Finance International for the Hassyan project.