Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation ?Kahramaa? signed a strategic agreement with QatarEnergy, Qatar Electricity & Water Company Q.P.S.C, and Sumitomo Corporation (representing a consortium with Luluah Sky Energy Holding Ltd) to increase the country?s electricity and water production through the construction of Ras Abu Fontas power & water facility, which has a production capacity of 2400 Megawatts (MW) and 110 million gallons per day (MGD). The agreement also stipulates the purchase of power and water from the facility.
The agreement comes as part of Kahramaa?s ongoing efforts to strengthen supply security and promote sustainability within the electricity and water sectors and is in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. The new Ras Abu Fontas facility will help meet growing demand for energy and water, driven by the country?s rapid population and economic growth. It will also enhance the efficiency of the national grid and support the integration of renewable energy sources, reflecting Qatar?s commitment to developing a modern, sustainable energy infrastructure.
The agreement includes a three-phase commissioning plan for the facility, which will make a major contribution to the country?s power and water supply. The first power date is set for 25th April 2028, with 836 MW of power coming online. The final Water date is scheduled on 1st August 2028, to reach a final water capacity of 110 million gallons per day (MGD).
The target full operations date is scheduled for 1st June 2029, with total power capacity reaching 2400 MW. The Ras Abu Fontas facility is expected to provide about 23% of Qatar?s total power and 20% of its water production and will be built at a cost of 13.5 billion Qatari Riyals.
