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Gecol - Zawia Desalination Plant
Also Known As : Azzawiya
Country : Libya
Project Value : USD 86,307,405
Sector : Power and Water | Water Desalination
Contractor : JV of Sidem and Enka Teknik
Profile Type :  Standalone Project
Phase:
EPC - Execution
Completion: H1 2011
 
 
Owner : General Electricity Company of LibyaGeneral Electricity Company of LibyaLoading... - Libya
Location :
Az Zawiyah, Libya
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Desalination Plant
Capacity : 80,000 cu.m./d
Background General Electricity Company of LibyaGeneral Electricity Company of LibyaLoading... (Gecol) plans to build a 80,000 cu.m./d desalination plant to supply potable water to Al jafara and Azzawiya regions.

The plant will comprise 4 vapor compressors and 4 boilers each with a capacity of 120 tons per hour.

The project was initially tendered in 2002, was canceled and then re tendered in 2004.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
H1 2011 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In October 2009, the construction was in progress.

In H1 2011, the project is expected to be completed (delayed from June 2009).
Previous Events In June 2007, construction started.

In January 2007, the construction contract was awarded to Sidem of France and Enka Teknik of Turkey.
Scope of Work Construction of a 80,000 cu.m./d desalination plant .

Supply and installation of 4 vapor compressors and 4 boilers, 120 tons per hour each.

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
2002 ConstructionITB initially issued
2004 ConstructionRetendering of the project
Jan 2007 ConstructionContract awarded to Sidem and Enka Teknik
 
Bidders Awarded
  • Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction Company Limited (Middle East Operation Center)
  • Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company
  • Sidem
  • Weir Westgarth
  • Sidem
Jun 2007 ConstructionStarted
Jun 2009 CompletionInitial completion date
H1 2011 CompletionProject expected to be completed
 
General Electricity Company of Libya
Owner 
General Electricity Company of Libya Building, Jamahiriya Area, P.O. Box 668, Tarabulus, Libya, Tripoli
Tel: +218 21-444-5069,+218 21-444-5068 | Fax: +218 21-444-7023 | Email: gecol@gecol.ly | Website: http://www.gecol.ly
  • Name: Abdulfatah Shebani
    Position: General Manager, Generation and Desalination
    Tel: +218 21-444-5068
    +218 21-444-5069
    Fax: +218 21-444-7023
 
JV of Sidem and Enka Teknik
Contractor 
Tripoli, P.O. Box 6440, Libya
Tel: +218 21-483-7451 | Fax: +218 21-483-8991 | Email: sidemtripoli@sidem-fr.com
  • Name: Eric Boutemy
    Position: Resident Manager
    Tel: +218 21-483-7451
  • Name: Bernard Tabourien
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +218 21-483-7451
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