Remellah SWRO Desalination Plant – 60,000 m³/d – Matrouh Governorate, EGYPT

Project description

The plant is located in the Al-Rumaila area, east of Marsa Matrouh city, Matrouh Governorate, EGYPT  approximately 70 meters from the Mediterranean coastline. Since Marsa Matrouh city is suffering from limited natura resouces of fresh water, alonge with the increasing demand for potable water to support the national developments and growing population, this plant plays a crucial role. The plant total design capacity is 60,000 cubic meters per day utillizing the reverse osmoses technology by drawing seawater for the desalination process and then discharging back to the sea the brine via pipes.

The project's main components include:

‒         Marine lines “seawater intake and brine discharge”

‒         Main pumping station

‒         Multimedia filters

‒         Desalination plant skids

‒         Calcite treatment plant

‒         Desalinated water tanks

‒         Network pumping station.

‒         Backup generator building.

‒         Administrative buildings, fence, main gates, and guard towers.

Project Owner

Egyptian Armed Forces Engineering Authority

Contractor

TAM Environmental services

EcoBusiness Scope

‒         Regulatory Review: Review all environmental laws (like Law 4/1994) to ensure full compliance.

‒         Infrastructure Screening: Assess initial pipeline and outfall designs to guide eco-friendly choices and next-step studies.

‒         Physical Site Baseline: Analyze terrain, geology, soils, and groundwater to create detailed site maps.

‒         Soil & Surface Mapping: Conduct field surveys to map surface rocks and soil layers.

‒         Marine Ecosystem Survey: Survey coastal waters to document habitats, biodiversity, and key species.

‒         Land Ecosystem Survey: Study plants and animals on land to map habitats and measure biodiversity.

‒         Flood Risk Assessment: Map flood risks via topography and climate data; recommend protective measures.

‒         Brine Dispersion Modeling: Model how brine will spread in the sea using the Delft software.

‒         Social Impact Scoping: Profile local communities and identify potential project impacts on them.

‒         Air Quality Baseline: Monitor baseline levels of air pollutants (PM2.5/PM10, etc.).

‒         Seawater Baseline: Sample and test seawater to establish its baseline quality.

‒         Regulator Coordination: Consult with agencies (EEAA, SPA) to align on all EIA requirements.

‒         Construction Impact: Assess environmental impacts from construction to create a management plan.

‒         Final EIA Report: Compile all data, impacts, and mitigation plans into a final EIA report.

‒         Permit Management: Submit the EIA, manage the review process, and secure final approval.