Project Details

Name :
Facility D IWPP
Tender Type :
Project
Territory :
Qatar
Description :
Construction of a new Independent Water & Power Project (IWPP) with production capacity of 2,500 MW and 136 million gallons of desalinated water.
Budget($) :
2,500,000,000
Cost($) :
Period :
2018
Invitation Date :
Post Date :
June 18, 2013
Closing Date :
May 29, 2014
Status :
Completed Project
Last Updated :
May 2, 2018
Category :
Power & Alternative Energy, Water Works,
Remarks

Notes
Expressions of Interest (EoI).
This project will be located in Qatar Economic Zone near Mesaieed. Interested parties should submit EoI letters in both hard copy and a scanned copy of the same in PDF format via e-mail by June 24, 2013 to:
Engineer Yousuf A Janahi
Manager, Corporate Planning & Business Development,
KAHRAMAA
Doha, Qatar
Tel: (+974) 4484 5491
E-mail: yjanahi@km.com.qa
with cc to: djovicic@ep-entel.com
The EoI Letters must state as a minimum:
- The full name of interested party and company profile (no more than four A4 pages)
- Name and contact details (postal address, telephone number - both office & mobile, fax and e-mail address) for an appropriate point of contact to whom all future correspondence will be sent. Following submission of EoI, Pre-qualification Questionnaire(s) (PQQ) together with an undertaking of confidentiality, will be issued to selected interested parties. These parties will need to satisfy the pre-qualification criteria in order to receive a Request for Bid(s) (RFB).
Contact Person: Ahmad Nasser - Director of Technical Affairs
Tel No: (+974-4) 484 5333
OR
Contact Person: Ahmad Fathi Elbat - Water Projects Director
Tel No: (+974-4) 484 5317.
May 2, 2018
The project is expected to be operational in October 2018. After completing 99% of the project works, the QEWC is now involved in the final preparations before the launch of the project.
April 8, 2018
Work is 99 percent complete. The project is scheduled to be officially opened soon.
February 27, 2018
The project has reached a completion of more than 98%. Phase 1 and 2 (water) are completed with production capacity of 60 MIGD of desalinated water, Phase 2 (Electricity) is completed with production capacity of 1,600 MW and the whole project is expected to be completed on July 1, 2018 with production capacity of 2,520 MW of power and 136 MIGD of desalinated water.
November 23, 2017
About 93% of the plant, which is due to be officially opened after next summer, has been completed, it is currently producing 60% of its electricity capacity and 60% of its water capacity.
October 10, 2017
The development is currently under construction. First power from the scheme is expected in 2017, while the whole facility is scheduled to come online in 2018.
September 24, 2017
The project is currently 92% complete.
March 8, 2017
It is understood that the project has reached a completion rate of 75 per cent. A major part of plant is expected to be completed in 2017 itself, and final completion is expected by July 2018.
January 18, 2017
Construction works are currently in progress.
September 28, 2016
Germany's Siemens recently organized an event in Doha to celebrate arrival of the company's 1,000th gas turbine at Umm Al Houl Combined-Cycle Power Plant. After journeying thousands of miles from the Siemens factory in Berlin, the fifth of six 11-meter-long SGT5-4000F turbines has made it safely to the plant that will supply around a quarter of Qatar's power generation capacity. Siemens has also signed a 25-year service agreement for the plant's maintenance and servicing. The Umm Al Houl plant will commence commercial operations in three phases, with the first phase scheduled to be operational in April 2017 by producing 40 million gallons of water. It will be fully operational by July 2018.
April 28, 2016
The Siemens gas turbine factory in Berlin is shipping its 1,000th gas turbine manufactured at the plant, which is destined for the Umm Al Houl combined-cycle power plant in Qatar. The SGT5-4000F gas turbine, which has a capacity of 300MW, weighs 300 tonnes. The gas turbine will be first to be shipped from factory to Berlin's Westhafen port. From there, it will travel by barge to Rotterdam. Upon arrival at the seaport, the gas turbine will be loaded on to a heavy cargo vessel. It will pass through the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea via Gibraltar. The machine will then enter Red Sea through the Suez Canal, round the Arabian Peninsula and finally reach Qatar. The gas turbine is one of a total of six SGT5-4000F turbines for the Umm Al Houl combined-cycle power plant. Siemens is supplying key components for this plant installing power plant systems there with a total capacity of 2.5GW.
January 19, 2016
Yokogawa Electric Korea and Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation, both subsidiaries of Japan's Yokogawa Electric Corporation, have been awarded contracts to provide control systems for thermal power and desalination plants that are to be constructed in this development. The control system orders received by Yokogawa Electric Korea are for a thermal power plant and a reverse osmosis desalination plant, which were placed by Samsung C&T and Acciona Agua, respectively. The control system order received by Yokogawa Solution Service is for a multi-stage flashing system desalination plant, which was placed by Hitachi Zosen Corporation. Yokogawa will deliver the CENTUM VP integrated production control system and the ProSafe-RS safety instrumentation system. In addition to being responsible for engineering, the company will provide support for the installation and commissioning of these systems. The CENTUM VP system will be able to monitor and control operations at all three plants. Yokogawa's subsidiaries were able to win these orders because the following points were highly evaluated by the end user and the companies that are building these plants:
- The engineering capability that Yokogawa demonstrated in Ras Abu Fontas A2 desalination plant project for QEWC
- Yokogawa's solid global track record in executing large combined-cycle power plant projects.
Umm Al-Houl Power, the special project vehicle for this project, has signed a $2.5 billion project financing deal. Japan Bank for International Cooperation extended a $1.3 billion loan. Other banks include Japan's Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Norinchukin Bank; local Qatar National Bank and Germany's KfW Ipex Bank.
- The engineering capability that Yokogawa demonstrated in Ras Abu Fontas A2 desalination plant project for QEWC
- Yokogawa's solid global track record in executing large combined-cycle power plant projects.
Umm Al-Houl Power, the special project vehicle for this project, has signed a $2.5 billion project financing deal. Japan Bank for International Cooperation extended a $1.3 billion loan. Other banks include Japan's Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Norinchukin Bank; local Qatar National Bank and Germany's KfW Ipex Bank.
November 11, 2015
It is understood that this project will reach a financial close in mid-November 2015. Six Japanese banks, led by Japan Bank for International Cooperation will finance the scheme, as well as Qatar National Bank and Germany's KfW Development Bank. The 25-year project finance deal will have a very competitive interest rate of 1.5% over London interbank lending rates (Libor). Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation and Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) are the developers. They will own 20% and 10% respectively of the project company, Umm Al-Houl Power, through a holding company. State-owned Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC) owns a majority 60% stake, while Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Foundation each hold 5%.
October 25, 2015
Germany's Siemens has been awarded a contract to provide turbines and generators for this project. Siemens will supply six gas turbines, four steam turbines and ten generators. First power from the scheme is expected in 2017, with the whole facility scheduled to come online in 2018.
July 29, 2015
Samsung C&T has been awarded a EPC contract on this scheme. The deal is worth $2.4 billions.
July 1, 2015
Switzerland's ABB has been awarded a contract worth $85 million to provide turnkey substations for this scheme. ABB will be responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of three turnkey substations, which will be used to feed the grid and later step down power for distribution along the new planned development areas. The 400kV and 220/132kV substations are equipped with state-of-the-art gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) as well as advanced control and protection and telecommunication systems.
June 10, 2015
Construction is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2015.
May 26, 2015
Spanish company Acciona Agua has been awarded a contract worth $225 million to build the desalination component in this scheme.
May 25, 2015
Client has officially signed the main contract with a consortium led by Japan's Mitsubishi. About 70-90 MIGD of the desalination capacity will be from multi-stage flash (MSF)/multi-effect distillation (MED) technology, with the remaining 40-60 MIGD coming from reverse osmosis (RO) technology. The project will require a large proportion to be financed by banks. It is thought government-backed export credit agencies (ECAs), such as Japan Bank for International Cooperation, will have to play a role in raising the necessary funding.
March 4, 2015
Client has selected Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation for the main contract on this project. The contract is worth $1 billion. The final agreement will be signed within a week. Construction of the plant is expected to be completed by second quarter of 2018.
Client Contact: Mr. Tarek Alyousif (Procurement Manager).
Client Contact: Mr. Tarek Alyousif (Procurement Manager).
January 26, 2015
Client has asked the three remaining bidders to re-submit final bids for the main contract. The re-submission of final prices is unlikely to affect the bidder rankings, with the consortium led by Japan's Mitsubishi, the lowest bidder by some margin, expected to win the contract. Japan's Marubeni Corporation is the second-ranked bidder, with UK/French GDF Suez Energy International having submitted the highest price.
December 15, 2014
Client is currently conducting tender clarification meetings with three remaining bidders for the main contract. Out of the three remaining bidders, the consortium led by Japan's Mitsubishi is lowest bidder and expected to win the contract, with its bid thought to be quite significantly lower than that of the second ranked bidder, Japan's Marubeni Corporation. The highest bid was submitted by UK/French GDF Suez Energy International.
October 15, 2014
The consortium led by Japan's Sumitomo had submitted the lowest bid for the main contract, but after some issues over technical components of its bid, is now out of this project.
August 27, 2014
It is understood that bidding consortiums are still waiting for news on ranking of prices for this project. Client has had some bid clarification discussions with bidders, but prices have not been revealed.
July 7, 2014
Evaluation of bids is currently underway for the main contract. An award is expected in October 2014.
June 2, 2014
Four out of six pre-qualified consortiums have submitted proposals for the main contract this scheme. Bidding list is dominated by Japanese firms.
April 2, 2014
The deadline to submit bids for the main contract has been further extended from the previous deadline of April 04, 2014. It is understood that consortiums have been formed with the provisional backing of commercial banks in place, including a number of Japanese financial institutions.
February 10, 2014
Client has extended the deadline to submit bids for the main contract from the previous date of February 06, 2014. Pre-qualified bidders include:
France’s EDF
France / UK’s GDF Suez Energy International
Japan’s Marubeni
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation
Japan’s Mitsui
Japan’s Sumitomo.
France’s EDF
France / UK’s GDF Suez Energy International
Japan’s Marubeni
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation
Japan’s Mitsui
Japan’s Sumitomo.
December 31, 2013
Invitation to bid (ITB) has been issued for the BOT developer contract on this scheme.
October 29, 2013
It is understood that preparations for the tendering and bidding process for the BOT developer contract is under progress and is expected to be launched soon. Project completion is anticipated in 2016.
Client Details

- Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)
- Address : Al Markhiya St. Opposite Landmark and Khaliji Bank
- Pin : 41
- City : Doha
- Telephone : (+974-4) 484 5484/ 484 5555 / 485 5111
- Fax : (+974-4) 4483 8974
Bidding Contractors

Main Contractor
Address : Formerly GDF Suez, 1, Place Samuel de Champlain, Faubourg de l ArcheCity : Paris 98930Postal/Zip Code : Country : FrancePhone : (+33-1) 4422 2435Fax : (+33-1) 4422 4531Email : engiepress@engie.comContact Persons /Website: http://www.engie.com
Address : Tokyo Nihombashi Tower, 7-1, Nihonbashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku,City : Tokyo, 103-6060Postal/Zip Code : 595Country : JapanPhone : (+81-3) 3282 2111Fax : (+81-3) 3282 4241Email : Contact Persons /Website: https://www.marubeni.com
Address : 6-3, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-kuCity : Tokyo 100-8086Postal/Zip Code : Country : JapanPhone : (+81-3) 3210 2121Fax : (+81-3) 3210 8935Email : prdept@org.jp.mitsubishicorp.comContact Persons /Website:
Address : 5-33, Kitahama 4-chome, Chuo-kuCity : Osaka 541-0041Postal/Zip Code : Country : JapanPhone : (+81-6) 6220 4119Fax : Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.sei.co.jp
Awarded Consultants

Financial Consultant
Address : 1-4-1 OtemachiCity : TokyoPostal/Zip Code : Country : JapanPhone : (+81-3) 3287 9101Fax : (+81-3) 3287 95 39Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.jbic.go.jp
Legal Consultant
Address : 5th Floor, Al Mirqab Tower, Corniche StreetCity : DohaPostal/Zip Code : 23540Country : QatarPhone : (+974) 4409 6700Fax : (+974) 4409 6701Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.simmons-simmons.com
Technical Consultant
Address : 21st floor, Palm Tower B,City : DohaPostal/Zip Code : 4769Country : QatarPhone : (+974) 447 8571 / 447 7321Fax : (+974) 447 8572Email : energoqt@ep-entel.comContact Persons /Website: https://www.ep-entel.com
Awarded Contractors

Control Systems Supplier
Address : 9-32, Nakacho 2-chome, Musashino-shiCity : Tokyo 180-8750Postal/Zip Code : Country : JapanPhone : Fax : Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.yokogawa.com
Address : Yokogawa B/D, Yangpyeong-dong 4-Ga, 21, Seonyu-ro 45-gil, Yeongdeungpo-guCity : Seoul 150-866Postal/Zip Code : Country : Korea SouthPhone : (+82-2) 2628 6000Fax : (+82-2) 2628 6400Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.yokogawa.com
Crane Supplier
Address : Al MinaCity : Abu DhabiPostal/Zip Code : Country : United Arab EmiratesPhone : (+971-2) 403 7555Fax : Email : nftuae@nftcrane.comContact Persons /Website: http://www.nftcranes.com
Fuel, Oil & Gas Supplier
Address : 7-89, Nanko-kita 1-Chome, Suminoe-kuCity : Osaka 559-8559Postal/Zip Code : Country : JapanPhone : (81-6) 6569 0001Fax : (81-6) 6569 0002Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.hitachizosen.co.jp
Main Contractor
Address : 2nd Floor, Amwal Tower, Al Wahda Street, West BayCity : DohaPostal/Zip Code : Country : QatarPhone : (+974) 4408 9777 / 4455 3086Fax : (+974) 4408 9789Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.mitsubishicorp.com
Address : Bin Al Sheikh Building 5th Floor Grand Hamad StreetCity : DohaPostal/Zip Code : 22461Country : QatarPhone : (+974) 444 0155Fax : (+974) 444 0199Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.secc.co.kr
Address : Avda. de Europa, 18. Parque Empresarial La MoralejaCity : Madrid 28108Postal/Zip Code : Country : SpainPhone : (+34-91) 663 2850Fax : (+34-91) 663 2851Email : Contact Persons /Website: http://www.acciona.com
Pipeline Contractor
Address : City : ManamaPostal/Zip Code : 5921Country : BahrainPhone : (+973) 1755 9999Fax : (+973) 1755 6700Email : info@alhassanainco.comContact Persons /Website: http://www.alhassanainco.com
Specialist Contractor
Address : Junction 12, Jebel Ali Free ZoneCity : DubaiPostal/Zip Code : 16971Country : United Arab EmiratesPhone : (+971-4) 870 2600 / 883 2182Fax : (+971-4) 883 2171Email : dubai@incogroup.comContact Persons /Website: https://incogroup.com
Address : Standard Chartered Bank Bldg., 6th Floor, Abdullah Bin Jassim (610) StreetCity : DohaPostal/Zip Code : 8688Country : QatarPhone : (+974) 4425 3888Fax : (+974) 4431 2630Email : Contact Persons /Website: https://new.abb.com
Turbines Supplier
Address : 5th Floor, Jaidah Square Building, Al Matar StreetCity : DohaPostal/Zip Code : 21757Country : QatarPhone : (+974) 4456 0222Fax : (+974) 4467 0391Email : siemens.qa@siemens.comContact Persons /Website: http://www.middleeast.siemens.com
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