Senegal Cancels $759M Water Project With Saudi Arabia
Senegal, a nation of 18 million with a coastline on the Atlantic, has announced the termination of a water purification project worth 759 million US dollars with Saudi Arabia's Acwa Power Ltd. The deal, signed during the final days of former President Macky Sall's term, involved building and operating a desalination plant near Dakar to provide purified water for the growing population.
The plant's construction had not yet begun when the contract was terminated on July 4th by the current government. Water and Sanitation Minister Cheikh Tindane Nieye cited a change in government strategy as the reason for the cancellation. The minister had previously expressed concerns about increasing water prices due to the advanced technology used and the growing demand in Dakar, which is expected to reach 400,000 cubic metres of water daily in the next 3-4 years.
Under the original agreement, Senegal was to pay Acwa Power 33 million US dollars annually for the purified water. The new government is now reviewing the potential consequences of breaking the contract.
The termination of this contract marks a significant shift in Senegal's water management strategy. The government will need to explore alternative solutions to meet the water needs of its growing population, particularly in Dakar. The review of the contract's consequences will help shape the country's future water policy.
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