This Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report serves as a comprehensive document
detailing the potential environmental and social consequences of the proposed Seawater Desalination Plant
(SWDP) Project. Located in the Sumgait metropolitan area of Azerbaijan, this vital infrastructure project is
being developed by “ACWA POWER” JV on behalf of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The primary objective of the SWDP is to address the critical need for freshwater resources in the Absheron
Peninsula by establishing a continuous and reliable supply of desalinated drinking water. The plant is
designed with a substantial capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day, ensuring a significant contribution to
the region’s water security.