OVERVIEW
Barka 1 is the first IWPP developed as part of the privatization program of the Sultanate of Oman. It was also the first dual purpose power generation and desalination plant 100% owned by international and local investors. The plant began commercial operations in June 2003, and a majority stake was acquired by ACWA Power in August 2010.
This facility contributes 6% of the electricity and 24% of the desalinated water in Oman.
KEY FACTS
- Location60 km north of Muscat, Oman
- OfftakerOman Power and Water Procurement Company
- FuelNatural Gas
- Power427 MW
- ConfigurationGas & Steam Turbines - CCGT
- Desalinated Water91,200 m3/day
- Desalination processMulti-Stage Flash (MSF)
- Project CostUSD 415 Mn
- Commercial Operational DateQ1 2003
- Acquisition DateAugust 2010
- ACWA Power Share42%
- Offtake Contract PWPA-BOO 15 years
- OperatorNOMAC Oman
- Other InvestorsInstrata, Multitech, 35% public – Muscat Stock Market
- EPCAnasaldo & Hitachi Zosen