Metito a leading provider of total intelligent water management and solutions in emerging markets has announced it is underway with a large scale project to provide demineralized water services to the Al Zour power plant in Kuwait.

The project, commissioned by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Water & Electricity will involve converting an existing 400 MW gas turbine power plant to a combined cycle power plant. The demineralized water plant is being implemented to meet the additional demand for high purity water for boiler feed required for steam generation. The project is due for completion in May 2012.

Metito will install a conventional demineralization plant featuring the latest industry equipment including a degassed water tank, strong base anion exchanger; chemical injection pumps air blower systems and a regeneration system utilizing bulk chemicals.

Discussing the project, Bassem Halabi, Group Business Development Director Metito Overseas Limited said that "This development shows a continuing effort from Metito to use our technical knowledge and state of the art equipment to provide the very best service to our clients. We look forward to completing this important project and as always exceeding the high expectations that stems from our reputation."

UAE based Metito's mission is to manage, treat and recycle water to the highest standards as well as to maintain an environmental consciousness.