United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Al Aweer Gas Turbine Power Station 'H'

A power plant in the desert
BESIX was awarded this project by the Water and Electricity Department of Dubai. The Al Aweer Power Plant was designed to produce 600 MW of power.

Scope of Works

BESIX took up the civil engineering and building works in the contract complete with the construction and maintenance of all the various foundations, structures and buildings. The team even constructed roads, accommodation, recreation facilities, a canteen, a covered car park and a mosque/prayer hall for the employees of the plant.

Project details

Project nameAl Aweer Gas Turbine Power Station 'H'
LocationDubai United Arab Emirates
Building period1996 - 1998
CategoryPower Petrochemical and Desalination
Stakeholder(s)BESIX
Contract typeDesign & Build
ClientDubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)
Total Value Euro€ 28776869

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