Energizing the Future: Bahrain to spend $2bln on power and water projects by 2026
TDT | Manama
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Bahrain will spend $2 billion on electricity and water works by 2026, with two major plants planned in Sitra and Hidd and a push towards solar energy.
The government outlined the plans in a technical note covering current and upcoming projects in the power sector. It said the aim is to keep pace with rising demand and improve the backbone of the national grid.
The draft budget for 2025-2026 sets aside BD400 million to upgrade the electricity and water networks. This covers cabling, substations, and improvements to reach and reliability.
Two large projects sit at the centre of the plan:
šø The Sitra Independent Plant is expected to produce around 1,200 megawatts of electricity and 30 million gallons of drinking water per day.
ā”ļø First stage: The first stageā600 megawatts and the full water outputāis due to come online in the second half of 2028.
ā”ļø Full operations: Expected by the second quarter of 2029.
šø The Hidd Plant will focus solely on water, with an expected output of 60 million imperial gallons per day. Itās due to start full commercial operations in the second quarter of 2028.
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