Kuwait plans to build 50 million gallon desalination plant in Doha
The plant will be the first of its kind in the world, utilizing advanced technology that harnesses wasted and dissipated energy.
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Kuwait ranks second worldwide in the scarcity of natural freshwater resources and third in per capita water consumption.
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Kuwait’s eight desalination plants produce 695.1 million imperial gallons of fresh water daily, led by Doha West at 170.4 million and Al-Zour South at 145.2 million.
The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research plans to build a new pilot seawater desalination plant in Doha with a capacity of 50 million imperial gallons per day, making it the country’s ninth plant, according to Al Rai newspaper.
Al-Rai learned that the plant will be the first of its kind globally, utilizing advanced technology that harnesses wasted and dissipated energy. A report by the institute stated that Kuwait ranks second worldwide in the scarcity of natural freshwater resources and third in per capita water consumption.
It noted that Kuwait’s eight desalination plants currently produce 695.1 million imperial gallons of fresh water per day, with the Doha West plant leading at 170.4 million imperial gallons, followed by the Al-Zour South plant at 145.2 million, and the rest contributing the balance.
The information indicated that the purpose of establishing the new plant is to meet the rising demands driven by population growth, government projects, and commercial and agricultural needs. This ensures that the production capacity of desalination plants remains aligned with future increases to secure the supply of fresh water.
