VA Tech Wabag Signs Contract for Doha SWRO Desalination Plant in Kuwait
VA Tech Wabag has signed a contract for the Doha SWRO Desalination Plant with Recarbonation System - Stage II in Kuwait, awarded by the Ministry of Electricity, Water Renewable Energy in June 2026. This marks WABAG's first project in Kuwait and strengthens its presence in the GCC region. The 60 MIGD plant will use seawater reverse osmosis technology combined with a recarbonation system, with construction over 36 months and a five-year operation period. On-site solar PV systems will supply part of the energy needs.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 25 Aug, 04:38 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1businessstandard25 Aug, 04:38 amVA Tech Wabag rises after signing deal for 'mega' SWRO desalination project in Doha
- 2businessstandard25 Aug, 05:11 amVa Tech Wabag inks contract for Doha SWRO Desalination Plant
Who's involved
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Story context
- Category
- Business
- Location
- Wabag, Papua New Guinea
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 25 Aug 2026
- Key entities
- WabagDesalinationDohaKuwaitElectricityRenewable energyVA Tech WabagGulf Cooperation CouncilSuzlonLarsen & ToubroMiddle EastBangalore