US$1bn ‘world’s largest desalination project� gets concrete provider

The Independent Water Producer (IWP) project in Dubai � set to be the ‘world’s largest desalination project� � announced that Mexico-based Cemex will provide its lower-carbon concrete Vertua for the first phase of the build.

Dubai's skyline Skyline of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Image: AdobeStock)

Overall construction of the IWP is expected to cost just less than US$1 billion. Power China International Group Limit is serving as the general contractor.

“Cemex’s Vertua family of products offers a specialised portfolio of sustainable, high-quality construction products that will enable Phase 1 of IWP to customise the project for lower-carbon optimisation,� Cemex said.

Once built, the high-technology facility will use solar-powered osmosis to expand Dubai’s desalination capacity. Overseen by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the scheme is expected to help the United Arab Emirates� city achieve 100% desalinated water production through clean energy and waste heat by 2030.

“This project will significantly increase Dubai’s water desalination capacity by 180 million imperial gallons per day,� Cemex added. “The water demand [in Dubai] is increasing, making this a crucial step toward ensuring a sustainable water supply for the future.�

Construction completion is scheduled for 2026. The desalination plant is expected to commence operations in 2027.

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