Lantania Aguas and NMDC Infra will develop a key desalination plant in Fujairah for €260 million

 

La Emirates Utilities Development Company (EUDC), inverting arm of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), has formalized the award of the development of the seawater desalination plant using reverse osmosis of Fujairah to the consortium formed by Lantania Aguas y NMDC InfraThis project, valued at approximately 260 millones de eurosThis marks a strategic milestone for the future joint venture. Lantania NMDC Water and strengthens the water capacity of the Emiratos Árabes Unidos.

 

Consortium Lantania NMDC Water promotes the water infrastructure of Emiratos Árabes Unidos

 

The signing of the contract EPC (Ingeniería, Suministro y Construcción) it took place in Abu Dabi, capital of the Emiratos Árabes UnidosThis consolidates an alliance that is projected to be fundamental for developing new capabilities in water management. The project, led by the consortium, aims to be one of the initial industrial pillars of the joint venture. Lantania NMDC Water, focused on advanced water solutions globally.

 

The future plant of Fujairah It is designed to achieve a production capacity of 272.000 cubic meters of desalinated water per dayThis equates to 60 million imperial gallons per day (60 MIGD). This figure underscores the scale of the investment and its impact on the region's drinking water supply, a critical aspect for sustainable development in water-scarce areas.

 

Key details of the desalination project Fujairah

 

Concept	Detail
Production Capacity	272.000 m³/day (60 MIGD)
Project Value (estimated)	1.046 million dirhams (AED) / ~260 million euros
Type of contract	EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction)
Technology	Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Awarded Consortium	Lantania Aguas y NMDC Infra
Contracting Entity	Emirates Utilities Development Company (EUDC) (EtihadWE)

 

The contract signing ceremony was attended by prominent figures from the sector. Pedro Almagro, CEO de Lantania AguasHe emphasized the importance of this collaboration. On behalf of the winning bidder, Mohammed Al Shehhi, CEO de EUDC (EtihadWE), highlighted the strategic vision behind the project. Furthermore, Haris Giatsos, CEO de NMDC InfraHe highlighted the technical and operational capacity of the consortium.

 

This initiative is part of the strategy of the Emiratos Árabes Unidos to secure their water future, by diversifying supply sources and adopting advanced technologies such as Inverse osmosiswhich allows seawater to be transformed into a resource suitable for consumption and industrial use. The contribution of Spanish companies such as Lantania Aguas Projects of this magnitude highlight the experience and competitiveness of the Spanish engineering and construction sector in highly demanding international markets.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the desalination project of Fujairah

Which company has been awarded the desalination project of Fujairah?

La Emirates Utilities Development Company (EUDC), a division of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), has been the entity in charge of awarding this important water infrastructure project.

What will be the production capacity of the new desalination plant?

The desalination plant of Fujairah will have the capacity to produce 272.000 cubic meters of desalinated water per day, which is equivalent to 60 million imperial gallons per day (60 MIGD), a significant volume for the region.

Which consortium is involved in this strategic project?

The winning consortium is made up of Lantania Aguas (part of the Spanish group) Lantania) and NMDC InfraThis project is an important step towards their future joint venture. Lantania NMDC Water.