12-05-2025
Qatar Electricity and Water Company announces the signing of an agreement to Build Ras Abu Fontas Power & Water Facility with a capacity of 2400 MW of electricity and 110 MGD of water enhancing the country’s electricity and water production.
Doha, 11 May 2025:
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation ‘Kahramaa’ signed a strategic agreement with QatarEnergy, Qatar Electricity & Water Company Q.P.S.C, and Sumitomo Corporation (representing a consortium with Luluah Sky Energy Holding Ltd) to increase the country’s electricity and water production through the construction of Ras Abu Fontas power & water facility, which has a production capacity of 2400 Megawatts (MW) and 110 million gallons per day (MGD). The agreement also stipulates the purchase of power and water from the facility.
The agreement comes as part of Kahramaa’s ongoing efforts to strengthen supply security and promote sustainability within the electricity and water sectors and is in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. The new Ras Abu Fontas facility will help meet growing demand for energy and water, driven by the country’s rapid population and economic growth. It will also enhance the efficiency of the national grid and support the integration of renewable energy sources, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to developing a modern, sustainable energy infrastructure.
The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Bin Ali Al-Theyab, the President of Kahramaa, Mr. Mohammad Nasser Al-Hajri, the Managing Director and CEO of Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC), and Mr. Jun Minase, General Manager, Overseas Energy Solution Strategic Business Unit of Sumitomo Corporation.
The agreement includes a three-phase commissioning plan for the facility, which will make a major contribution to the country’s power and water supply. The first power date is set for 25th April 2028, with 836 MW of power coming online. The final Water date is scheduled on 1st August 2028, to reach a final water capacity of 110 million gallons per day (MGD). The target full operations date is scheduled for 1st June 2029, with total power capacity reaching 2400 MW. The Ras Abu Fontas facility is expected to provide about 23% of Qatar’s total power and 20% of its water production and will be built at a cost of 13.5 billion Qatari Riyals.
Commenting on this occasion, H.E. Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, said: “This agreement represents a significant landmark in our efforts towards achieving a comprehensive transformation in our energy and water production by adopting advanced technologies and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of current and future generations. It undoubtedly embodies the diligent efforts to realize the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 by achieving environmental sustainability and excellence, enhancing water security, and reducing environmental impact towards a promising and sustainable future for energy in Qatar.”
His Excellency Minister Al-Kaabi concluded his remarks by thanking QatarEnergy, Kahramaa, and QEWC for their great efforts aimed at enhancing the country's water and energy security and at providing reliable and sustainable resources while preserving our natural resources and the rights of future generations. Minister Al-Kaabi also thanked the project’s partners the coalition of Sumitomo Corporation and Luluah Sky Energy Holding.
In a statement, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Bin Ali Al-Theyab, the President of Kahramaa, said: “The agreement is an important step towards realizing our vision for sustainability and innovation. We are committed to developing pioneering solutions that contribute to improving quality of life and supporting economic g