MUSCAT : The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) announced that the project will have a production capacity of 300,000 cubic metres of desalinated water per day, enough to meet the average demand of approximately 188,000 water accounts, representing nearly 54 percent of all water accounts in Muscat Governorate.
The plant is expected to begin operations at the start of the second quarter of 2027, marking a significant step towards strengthening Oman’s water security and meeting growing demand driven by population growth and urban expansion.
According to the authority, the project will increase water production capacity, improve supply reliability and ensure the continuity of services for households, businesses and other economic activities across the governorate.
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The project is also expected to create approximately 100 employment opportunities for Omani nationals during its construction and operational phases, with Omanisation projected to reach 94 percent once the plant becomes operational.
The authority highlighted the project’s contribution to the local economy, with Omani local content valued at approximately RO 40 million. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have secured business opportunities worth more than RO 1.5 million through their participation in the project.
These investments are expected to strengthen the involvement of national companies in major infrastructure developments while supporting employment, technical expertise and specialised skills in water desalination and plant management.
On the technical front, Al Ghubra 3 will use advanced reverse osmosis technology to improve energy efficiency, optimise resource utilisation and support sustainable water production.
The project is being implemented by Nama Power and Water Procurement Company through a consortium comprising Spain’s GS Inima, Saudi Arabia’s Al Jomaih Energy and Water Company, and Oman’s Sogex.
The authority emphasised that the plant will play a vital role in meeting Muscat’s future water requirements while supporting sustainable infrastructure development, national employment and local economic growth.
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