The Wave Seawater Treatment and Water Transportation Project are a landmark initiative in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates delivered through a consortium comprising Metito Utilities, Orascom Construction, ADNOC, TAQA, and Aberdeen Investcorp. Operating under a 30-year Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model, the mega project will comprise a greenfield seawater nanofiltration plant with a treatment capacity of more than 110 million imperial gallons per day (520,000 m3/day) in addition to seawater intake and outfall facilities, pumping stations, a water transmission pipeline of approximately 75km, and an infield distribution network of more than 230km to support reservoir pressure maintenance in the Bab and Bu Hasa oil fields.
By combining the advanced engineering with strategic public-private collaboration, the project strengthens water security, supports critical industrial operations, and sets a new standard for sustainable and resilient water infrastructure in the region. The project will also enhance energy efficiency by up to 30% and reduce ADNOC’s environmental footprint compared to the current injection system.
| Project Category | Desalination Plant |
| Project Type | Build – Operate – Own – Transfer (BOOT) |
| Role | Developed by a consoritum comprising Metito Utilities, Orascom Construction, Aberdeen Investcorp, ADNOC and TAQA. |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Capacity | 520,000 m3/day treatment capacity in addition to a water transmission pipeline of approximately 75km, and an in-field distribution network of more than 230km to support reservoir pressure maintenance in the Bab and Bu Hasa oil fields in Abu Dhabi |
| Year of Award | 2024 |
| Status | Under construction |