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Israel Launches Tender for Largest Desalination Plant Despite Local Opposition
Israel's Ministry of Finance has initiated an international tender for a major desalination plant in Emek Hefer, set to be the country's largest and among the world's biggest.
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- 01Israel launches tender for largest desalination plant in Emek Hefer despite local opposition.
- 02Project cost estimated at 5-6 billion shekels including a 300 MW natural gas power station.
- 03Plant will produce 400 million cubic meters of water annually, covering 40% of Israel's fresh water demand.
- 04Local council demands freeze on tender until planning objections are resolved.
- 05Facility located several kilometers inland, requiring extensive infrastructure and increasing costs.
- 06Tender follows public-private partnership model with 25-year operation and maintenance period.
Despite opposition from local authorities and environmental groups, the project aims to produce 400 million cubic meters of water annually and include a 300 MW natural gas power station. The tender process continues amid ongoing planning reviews, with construction expected to last seven years and the plant to operate under a 25-year public-private partnership.
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