# Algarve desalination plant construction

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algarve-desalination-plant-construction
> Updated: 2026-09-30T04:01:08.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alkimos-desalination-plant-enters-fit-out-phase

### 2026-09-24: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algarve-desalination-plant-construction-enters-major-execution-phase

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