Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that top Saudi utility developer Acwa has emerged as the sole bidder for Hidd Independent Water Project. The key facility will boast a 11,364 cu m per hour capacity, thus contributing substantially to the kingdom’s potable water supply.
A consortium of India-based VA Tech Wabag, a global leader in water and wastewater treatment solutions, and Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Company (Heisco) has been awarded a KD114.2 million ($370 million) contract for a major seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Kuwait.