Duqm: Several water projects were inaugurated today in Al Wusta Governorate, most notably the strategic Duqm-Haima Water Supply System, spanning 211 kilometers at a cost exceeding OMR 24 million.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Musallam Al Kathiri, Governor of Al Wusta.
Implemented by Nama Water Services, the project aims to enhance water security and sustainability in the governorate amid population growth.
The project includes four key stations:
1. Duqm Station: A pumping station with full mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment, backed by a diesel generator for emergencies.
2. Al-Ajaiz Station: A pumping station with a 1,000 m³ ground tank a 200 m³ overhead tank and a water truck filling station equipped with a magnetic device system to regulate sales and distribution.
3. Abu Madabi Station: A pumping station with a 1,000 m³ ground tank and a truck filling station with magnetic monitoring.
4. Haima Station: A pumping station with a 5,000 m³ ground tank, a 600 m³ overhead tank, a truck filling facility, an administrative building, and a water laboratory.
Several solar and wind-powered desalination plants were also launched across the governorate, supporting Oman Vision 2040 for carbon neutrality by adopting renewable energy technologies.
Key projects include:
- Dhiya 1 Project (Jazzer): A 60 kW solar-powered well in Wadi Ghadan, replacing diesel.
- Rounb Truck Filling Station: 30 kW capacity.
- Khamkham Desalination Plant (Haima): Produces 42 kW/hour.
- Nafi Water Desalination Plant (Mahout): 400 m³/day output using reverse osmosis, supplying Wadi Nafi and nearby areas.
- Dhaher Desalination Plant (Duqm): 38 kW/hour** capacity.
- Hajj Plant Expansion (Mahout): Reuses 40% of brine via evaporation ponds, adding 500 m³/day capacity, bringing total output to 3,300 m³/day.
- Jazzer Hybrid Plant: 240 m³/day using solar, wind, and electric power.
- Al-Kahl Plant Upgrade (Jazzer): Now operates on reverse osmosis.
- Najda Plant Expansion (Mahout): Increased to 500 m³/day, producing Grade A treated water for agricultural irrigation.
- Rehabilitation of 6 Truck Filling Stations in Mahout and Duqm to streamline distribution.
Moreover, two wastewater treatment plants were completed, namely:
1. Mahout Plant: Uses constructed wetlands technology, producing 600 m³/day of high-quality treated water (Grade 1 standard).
2. Jazzer Plant: Features aeration ponds, oil/grease separation, and reed beds, ensuring efficient treatment with a 5-day retention period.
These projects underscore Oman’s commitment to sustainable water management and renewable energy integration, aligning with national development goals.
