The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain has received bids for the landmark Hidd Independent Water Production (IWP) Project, marking a significant step toward strengthening the Kingdom’s water security infrastructure.
Leading international developers, including Acwa formerly ACWA Power and GS Inima Environment S.A., have submitted proposals for the project following EWA’s international tender announcement.
According to the tender notification, EWA intends to develop the Hidd IWP as a state-of-the-art Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. The project will have a Guaranteed Net Contracted Water Capacity (GNCWC) of 11,364 cubic meters per hour, contributing substantially to Bahrain’s potable water supply and supporting growing residential, commercial, and industrial demand.
The bidding process was open to eligible prequalified companies required to meet a comprehensive set of technical, legal, and financial criteria as outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents.
The Hidd IWP Project reflects Bahrain’s continued commitment to expanding its desalination capacity through private sector participation and advanced water treatment technologies, ensuring long-term sustainability and reliable water supply for the Kingdom.
