Babcock Borsig Service to perform desalination upgrades in Kuwait

The Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water has selected Babcock Borsig Service Kuwait (BBS) to perform upgrades at the Shuwaikh Power and Distillation Station in the country.

As part of the €8.5m project BBS will carry out repair and replacement works on three distillation units, each with a capacity of 6 million gallons per day.

The scope of the project also includes design, procurement, manufacturing, supply of parts and material, dismantling, testing, commissioning and maintenance services over a period of three years.

Deutsche Babcock Middle East CEO Thomas Suckut said, “With this contract, Babcock Borsig Service will make a significant contribution towards Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water aim to deliver essential water supply to Kuwait’s residents.”

BBS will use its patented steam recirculation system and improved brine recirculation circuit to help increase the efficiency and output package for three distillers.

The project will support the Gulf state’s plan to increase the desalinated water capacity within the next five years from 490 million gallons per day to 700 million gallons per day.