Duqm: Several water projects were opened today in Al Wusta Governorate, most notably the strategic DuqmHaima Water Supply System, which spans 211 kilometers and cost more than OMR 24 million.
The event was hosted by Sheikh Ahmed Musallam Al Kathiri, Governor of Al Wusta.
The initiative, carried out by Nama Water Services, seeks to increase water security and sustainability in the governorate as the population grows.
The project has four important stations:
1. Duqm Station: A pumping station with complete mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment, supported by a diesel generator in case of emergency.
2. AlAjaiz Station: A pumping station with a 1,000 m³ underground tank, a 200 m³ overhead tank, and a water truck filling station equipped with a magnetic device system to manage sales and distribution.
3. Abu Madabi Station: A pumping station featuring 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 facilities were also opened across the governorate, furthering Oman's Vision 2040 for carbon neutrality through the use of renewable energy technology.
Key projects include:
Dhiya 1 Project (Jazzer): A 60 kW solarpowered well in Wadi Ghadan that replaces diesel.
Rounb Truck Filling Station: Capacity 30 kW.
Khamkham Desalination Plant (Haima): produces 42 kW per hour.
Nafi Water Desalination Plant (Mahout): With a capacity of 400 m³/day, the plant uses reverse osmosis to supply Wadi Nafi and surrounding communities.
Dhaher Desalination Plant (Duqm): 38 kilowatts per hour.
Hajj Plant Expansion (Mahout): Reuses 40% of brine via evaporation ponds, with a capacity of 500 m³/day, increasing total production to 3,300 m³/day.
Jazzer Hybrid Plant: 240 m³/day using solar, wind, and electric energy.
AlKahl Plant Upgrade (Jazzer): It now uses reverse osmosis technology.
Najda Plant Expansion (Mahout): Increased to 500 m3/day, producing Grade A treated water for agricultural irrigation.
To simplify delivery, six truck filling stations in Mahout and Duqm will be renovated.
Furthermore, two sewage treatment facilities were finished, specifically:
1. Mahout Plant: Employs designed wetland technology to generate 600 m3/day of excellent treated water (Grade 1 standard).
2. Jazzer Plant: It uses aeration ponds, oil/grease separation, and reed beds to ensure effective treatment with a five-day retention period.
These projects exemplify Oman's dedication to sustainable water management and renewable energy integration, which are in line with national development objectives.
