The Plant In Depth

Technology

  • 11 June 2003

Main Plant which consists of a 427MWH gas-fired power generation facility and 20 MIGD Multi-Stage Flash Distillation (MSF) water facility and commenced its commercial operations on 11 June 2003

  • 29 May 2014

Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plant of 10 MIGD (Expansion – Phase I) which commenced its commercial operations with effect on 29 May 2014.

  • 26 February 2016

Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plant of 12.5 MIGD (Expansion – Phase II) which commenced its commercial operations effective on 26 February 2016.

Health, Safety, and Environment

Health

The landmark achievement during the year was the achievement of 19 years without a Lost Time Accident on 2 May 2021. This safety record is not merely a statistic but represents a lot of effort by all the individuals working at the plant. The Barka team strives to improve its work practice based on both internal and external reviews of its safety culture.

Safety

Safety remains your Company’s topmost priority. The Operator has completed all maintenance activities including the repairwork related to generator failures without any accident, which is a remarkable achievement considering the hazards involved with such activities. Preserving the environment is also one of the key considerations of your Company. We are pleased to inform you that there were no environmental exceedances during the year.

Environment

The Company with help of its Operator remained vigilant and handled the pandemic with utmost care. Several initiatives were introduced at the plant site to ensure the safety of everyone. The Company continued to comply with requirements and guidance issued by the relevant government authorities.