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Overall construction of the IWP is expected to cost just less than US$1 billion. Power China International Group Limit is serving as the general contractor.

鈥淐emex鈥檚 Vertua family of products offers a specialised portfolio of sustainable, high-quality construction products that will enable Phase 1 of IWP to customise the project for lower-carbon optimisation,鈥� Cemex said.

Once built, the high-technology facility will use solar-powered osmosis to expand Dubai鈥檚 desalination capacity. Overseen by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the scheme is expected to help the United Arab Emirates鈥� city achieve 100% desalinated water production through clean energy and waste heat by 2030.

鈥淭his project will significantly increase Dubai鈥檚 water desalination capacity by 180 million imperial gallons per day,鈥� Cemex added. 鈥淭he water demand [in Dubai] is increasing, making this a crucial step toward ensuring a sustainable water supply for the future.鈥�

Construction completion is scheduled for 2026. The desalination plant is expected to commence operations in 2027.

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