Qatar General Electricity and Water Company (QAHRAMA) has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Qatar Energy, Qatar Electricity and Water Company Q.P.S.C and Sumitomo Corporation (representing a consortium with Lulua Sky Energy Holding Limited) to increase the country’s electricity and water production through the construction of the Ras Abu Fondas Electricity and Water Facility.
The facility will have a generating capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW) and a production capacity of 110 million gallons per day (MGD).
The overall cost of the project is QAR 13.5 billion (USD 3.7 billion).
The agreement also stipulates the purchase of electricity and water from the facility, which is expected to provide approximately 23% of Qatar’s total electricity and 20% of its water production.
The agreement includes a three-phase operational plan for the facility, which will make a major contribution to the country’s electricity and water supply. The first power generation date is set for April 25, 2028, with 836 megawatts of power coming online. The final water delivery date is scheduled for August 1, 2028, with a final water capacity of 110 million gallons per day (MGD). The full operational target is scheduled for June 1, 2029, with a total power capacity of 2,400 megawatts.
The agreement comes as part of Kahramaa’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security of supply and promote sustainability in the electricity and water sectors, and is in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
The new Ras Abu Fondas facility will help meet the growing demand for energy and water driven by the country’s rapid population and economic growth. It will improve the efficiency of the national grid and support the integration of renewable energy sources, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to building a modern, sustainable energy infrastructure.
The project contributes to improving water and energy security by ensuring reliable and sustainable supply of energy and water to support key sectors and communities. It also aims to reduce environmental impact by using environmentally friendly solutions to reduce carbon emissions and conserve natural resources. In addition, it supports economic growth by stimulating investment and creating new jobs, while improving national infrastructure. The project also promotes innovation and technological development by transferring technical knowledge and adopting the latest innovations to achieve operational excellence. Furthermore, it ensures long-term sustainability by creating an integrated system that relies on high performance.
