Jordan announces $6 billion plan for world's second-largest desalination plant to address water stress

Jordan Unveils $6 Billion Desalination Plan to Mitigate Water Stress Amid Regional Tensions

Jordan has announced a massive investment in its second-largest desalination plant, set to revolutionize the country's drinking water infrastructure. Located on the Red Sea coast at Aqaba, the $6 billion project is expected to produce 225 million gallons of potable water daily by 2029, accounting for up to 40% of Jordan's total drinking water needs via a 280-mile pipeline connecting Amman.