Mitsubishi Power, the power solutions arm of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has secured a significant contract related to Qatar’s Facility E Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP). The agreement has been awarded in cooperation with Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, which is acting as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor appointed by Ras Abu Fontas Power Company, and is being carried out in partnership with Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA).Â
Under the contract, Mitsubishi Power will supply its advanced M701JAC gas turbines to the Facility E project. These turbines are designed to be hydrogen-ready and are recognized for their operational efficiency, reliability, and flexibility. The technology will form the backbone of the power generation system for the Facility E IWPP, which combines electricity generation with large-scale desalination capacity.
The Facility E IWPP is located in the Ras Abu Fontas area, around 25 kilometers south of Doha. Once operational, the plant will add a combined 2.4 GW of power to Qatar’s electricity system, accounting for approximately 20% of the country’s national grid capacity. In parallel, the facility will deliver 495,000 tons of desalinated water per day, supporting Qatar’s growing demand for both power and water. The project aligns with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and its broader decarbonization strategy, which focuses on reducing carbon emissions while expanding the use of cleaner energy technologies.
This project represents the first deployment of Mitsubishi Power’s M701JAC gas turbine technology in Qatar. The turbines’ ability to co-fire hydrogen and operate flexibly is expected to play a key role in enhancing grid stability and supporting the country’s transition toward lower-carbon power generation.
Khalid Salem, President of Middle East & North Africa, Mitsubishi Power said: “Qatar has long been a key partner for Mitsubishi Power, and we are honored to play a pivotal role in supporting the country’s ambitious energy goals. As one of the world’s leading LNG hubs, Qatar’s continued growth and economic development are intrinsically tied to its energy infrastructure. The Facility E IWPP project is a significant step in addressing Qatar’s rising energy demand while ensuring the stability and resilience of its power grid. Mitsubishi Power’s hydrogen-ready M701JAC gas turbines will provide Qatar with highly efficient, reliable, and flexible power generation solutions that synchronize with renewable energy sources. This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to the country and its energy transition, reinforcing our shared vision for a low-carbon, sustainable future. We are proud to contribute to Qatar’s National Vision 2030, further strengthening our legacy of delivering cutting-edge technologies to meet the dynamic energy needs of the region.”
H.E. Eng. Abdulla Bin Ali Al-Theyab, President of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA), said: “KAHRAMAA, through the adoption of the Facility E project utilizing hydrogen-ready M701JAC gas turbines supplied by Mitsubishi Power to the project company, represents a pivotal step in ensuring grid stability, which helps strengthen the State of Qatar’s electricity energy security, underpins the nation’s commitment to delivering sustainable and reliable electricity energy to its citizens, residents, and industrial sectors, meets future electricity needs, and maintains high levels of reliability and performance required by the State, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030”.
Beyond equipment supply, Mitsubishi Power has also entered into a long-term service agreement with Ras Abu Fontas Power Company. The agreement covers parts, repairs, and related services to support high availability and sustained performance throughout the project’s operational life.
The Facility E IWPP is expected to begin operations in 2028, reinforcing Qatar’s energy security and contributing to the country’s long-term sustainability and growth objectives.