ACWA Power Advances Senegal’s Desalination Project

ACWA Power has signed key agreements with the Government of Senegal to develop the Grande-Côte seawater desalination project, set to become the largest in West Africa. The initiative will deliver up to 400,000 m³ of potable water per day to Dakar and surrounding areas, addressing regional water security and supporting sustainable infrastructure growth. The project will be implemented in two phases of 200,000 m³/day each, with full commercial operations anticipated by 2031.

The plant will operate entirely on renewable electricity sourced from Senegal’s national grid, making it one of the few large-scale desalination projects globally to run on green power. Structured as a long-term public-private partnership with Senegal’s national water company SONES, the investment of approximately USD 800 million aims to strengthen the country’s water infrastructure while aligning with climate and sustainability objectives.

Raad Al Saady, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ACWA Power, commented: “The signing of these crucial agreements for the Grande-Côte seawater desalination project underscores ACWA Power's unwavering commitment to sustainable development and our role as a trusted partner in addressing global water challenges. We are incredibly proud to collaborate with the Government of Senegal and SONES to bring this vital infrastructure to fruition, securing a sustainable water future for Dakar and its communities, and setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible desalination worldwide.”

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