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Algarve desalination plant construction

Overview

Construction of the Algarve Seawater Desalination Plant (EDAM) in Albufeira has transitioned into a major execution phase. Work is currently proceeding simultaneously on land and at sea, following the completion of design, environmental assessment, and licensing stages.

Completed infrastructure includes onshore pipelines for raw water supply and brine discharge, as well as seafront signage. Current construction efforts are focused on building site structures, including a pumping station, a degassing chamber, and connecting pipelines. The main construction and commissioning phase is expected to continue until early 2028, with a final testing and startup period projected to last until early 2029.

Entities

Algarve Seawater Desalination Plant · Albufeira · Águas do Algarve · Alkimos desalination plant · Water Corporation

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Alkimos desalination plant enters fit-out phase

    The $2.8 billion Alkimos desalination plant in Western Australia has entered its fit-out phase following the completion of undersea tunneling, aiming for a 2028 operational start.

  2. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Algarve desalination plant construction enters major execution phase

    Construction of the Algarve desalination plant in Albufeira is entering a major execution phase, with main works and commissioning expected to continue until 2028 and full testing through 2029.

Sources

barlavento.pt · blog.flexcareers.com.au · echoboomer.pt · postal.pt · pumpindustry.com.au · theportugalnews.com