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Marafiq – Jubail Water and Power Company (JWAP)

Marafiq – Jubail Water and Power Company (JWAP)
  • Marafiq - Jubail Water and Power Company (JWAP)
  • 2,744 MW

    Total Capacity
  • Marafiq - Jubail Water and Power Company (JWAP)
  • CCGT

    Technology
  • Marafiq - Jubail Water and Power Company (JWAP)
  • 176 MIGD

    Total Capacity
  • Marafiq - Jubail Water and Power Company (JWAP)
  • Desalination

    Technology
  • Marafiq - Jubail Water and Power Company (JWAP)
  • 17 years

    PPA duration

Overview: Jubail Water and Power Plant is one of Saudi Arabia’s largest gas‑fired cogeneration facilities, supplying electricity and desalinated water to the Eastern Province, a region at the heart of the Kingdom’s industrial activity. Operating under a long‑term Power and Water Purchase Agreement, the plant supports both industrial and municipal demand through reliable, baseload utility supply.

The facility combines combined‑cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power generation with thermal desalination, enabling integrated and efficient production of power and water at scale. Commissioned in 2009, JWAP remains a cornerstone asset within Saudi Arabia’s cogeneration fleet, contributing to long‑term energy and water security while supporting the operational needs of major industrial consumers in Jubail.

Project Information

  • Technologies Used

    CCGT

  • Installed Capacity

    2,744 MW

  • Technology Used

    Desalination

  • Installed Capacity

    176 MIGD

  • Location

    Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  • Project Completion Year

    2009

  • Status

    Operational

  • Developers:

    ENGIE

  • Operations & Maintenance:

    Jubail Operations & Maintenance Company (JOMEL), ENGIE & NOMAC

Key Impact:

  • Industrial and municipal support: Supplies power and water to one of the Kingdom’s most energy‑intensive regions.
  • Large‑scale baseload infrastructure: Delivers reliable, long‑term cogeneration capacity.
  • Energy and water security: Strengthens utility supply under long‑term contractual arrangements.