East Matrouh “Rumaila 4” SWRO Desalination Plant – 130,000 m³/d – Matrouh Governorate, EGYPT

Project description

Developed over two stages 65,000 m3/day each, East Matrouh “Rumaila 4” SWRO desalination plant is located on the Mediterranean  coastline east of Matrouh city, EGYPT in order to meet the rising demand for drinking water due to the national development plan on the area. The plant consists of the following key components:  

‒         Intake system

‒         Pre-treatment

‒         High-pressure pumps

‒         Energy recovery devices

‒         RO membrane system

‒         Post-treatment/remineralization

‒         Product water storage + pumping

‒         Brine discharge system

‒         Power supply + SCADA + utilities

Project Owner

Egyptian Armed Forces Engineering Authority

Contractor

DESALIA, S.L. & TAM Environmental services

EcoBusiness Scope

‒         Confirm regulatory compliance with all environmental laws

‒         Evaluate pipeline design for eco-friendly options

‒         Map physical site conditions (topography, geology, soils, groundwater)

‒         Conduct geological field survey and create soil profile maps

‒         Perform marine ecological survey to document habitats and species

‒         Complete terrestrial ecology surveys and create habitat map

‒         Assess flood risks and recommend protection measures

‒         Model brine dispersion using Delft software

‒         Analyze socio-economic conditions and community impacts

‒         Establish air quality baseline monitoring

‒         Establish seawater quality baseline

‒         Consult with EEAA on approval requirements

‒         Assess construction phase impacts

‒         Prepare comprehensive EIA report

‒         Manage regulatory review and secure final approval