IDE Tech-GVPR Engineers Ltd combine secures desalination project in Mumbai
A consortium of Israel’s desalination and water treatment solutions major IDE Technologies and Hyderabad-based infrastructure developer GVPR Engineers Limited has bagged a major engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to design and build a large-scale seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant at Manori, Mumbai.
The project also includes a long-term operations and maintenance agreement, under which IDE will operate and maintain the facility for 20 years after commissioning, ensuring reliable delivery of high-quality drinking water to India’s financial capital, said an official statement.
Located on Mumbai’s western coastline, the Manori SWRO plant is planned to produce 200 million litre per day (MLD) of potable water in its initial phase, significantly enhancing the city’s water security amid rising demand and growing climate variability. The intake–outfall system and product water storage infrastructure will be constructed for an ultimate capacity of 400 MLD, enabling a future doubling of output with minimal disruption and optimized capital efficiency.
Both IDE Technologies and unlisted GVPR Engineers Limited did not disclose the financial size of the Mumbai project.
In executing the project, IDE said it will partner with GVPR Engineers Limited to deploy advanced, energy-efficient desalination technologies tailored to Mumbai’s coastal and urban conditions. The plant will draw seawater from an offshore intake several kilometers from the shoreline, using environmentally responsible design to help protect marine ecosystems while delivering a stable, drought-proof source of fresh water for decades to come.
“By combining IDE’s global leadership in seawater desalination with strong local execution capabilities, this flagship project will provide Mumbai with a resilient and sustainable new water source that is independent of monsoon variability”, said IDE Technologies Group CEO Alon Tavor.
“Manori is not just another project; it is a strategic investment in Mumbai’s long-term water security and a powerful demonstration of what innovative, large-scale desalination can achieve for megacities under climate stress. It also underscores our long-term commitment to India, where we see desalination playing a pivotal role in addressing regional water challenges, safeguarding communities, and supporting India’s continued economic growth as one of the most dynamic markets in the world”, said Tavor.
IDE Technologies has a significant presence in the growing Indian desalination market and has partnered with several leading Indian companies to undertake key projects along the country’s long coastline. GVPR Engineers Limited has been growing its footprint in the water infrastructure market in India over the past several years and had executed several water and irrigation projects including under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in several states.
“The Manori project is a significant addition to IDE’s growing portfolio of design-build-operate-maintain desalination projects in India, including our recently secured project serving SIPCOT in Tamil Nadu”, said IDE India Director – Sales & Marketing Nayan Shah.
“Together, these initiatives bring world-class desalination expertise closer to Indian cities and industries, helping to deliver reliable, high-quality water supplies at a competitive cost while keeping sustainability and environmental stewardship at the core of every decision”.
