The Kuwait desalination project is set to significantly boost the country’s water reserves, adding 60 million imperial gallons of potable water daily through the second phase of the Doha West Seawater Reverse Osmosis Plant.
According to the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, bids for the new phase—designed to include alkalinity-enhancing equipment—are scheduled to open on July 22. If the bidding schedule remains unchanged, the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) will forward the proposals to the ministry for technical evaluation within a month.
After the ministry’s technical review, CAPT will select the company offering the best proposal that meets all requirements and specifications. The selected contract will then be sent to the State Audit Bureau (SAB) for final approval.
Officials emphasized that the new phase will increase Kuwait’s strategic freshwater reserve without the need to mix with groundwater—a major advantage of the reverse osmosis technology being deployed.
The ministry stressed its commitment to delivering key infrastructure projects that meet the country’s growing demand for electricity and water. The reverse osmosis technology used in this project is viewed as a sustainable and efficient solution to enhance Kuwait’s water security.