Aqua Power Signs Agreement to Establish Largest Desalination Plant in West Africa Powered by Renewable Energy
The Saudi Group Aqua Power has signed agreements with the Senegalese government to implement the largest seawater desalination project in West Africa, fully relying on renewable energy sources.
This project, named the “Grand Coast Project,” aims to supply the capital city Dakar and its surroundings with up to 400,000 cubic meters of potable water daily, in response to the growing demand from the population.
The signing ceremony was held at the presidential palace in Dakar, attended by Senegalese President Macky Sall, several ministers and officials, along with an official delegation from Saudi Arabia and representatives from Aqua Power.
The investment is estimated at around $800 million, with the project set to be implemented in two phases, each providing a production capacity of 200,000 cubic meters per day. The project is expected to enter full operational capacity by 2031, with initial financial closing anticipated in 2026.
The project will entirely depend on green electricity, which will be supplied by the Senegalese public electricity company SENELEC, thus establishing a pioneering model for sustainable desalination on the continent.
This initiative is being carried out as part of a public-private partnership (PPP), in collaboration with the Senegalese National Water Company (SONES), contributing to the long-term enhancement of the country’s water infrastructure.
This project reflects Aqua Power’s commitment to advancing the energy transition in Africa and confirms its position as a key partner in the fields of desalination and green hydrogen on the continent.
