The 23-year contract represents annual revenue of €3.6 million for Dalkia. The unit will be connected to the plant and brought on stream in the second quarter of 2007.

The thermal energy produced by the unit will be used directly in the desalination process. More than half of the electrical power generated will be used (up to 56 MWe) by the plant, with the remainder to be sold to the Israeli power network.

In addition to its very high energy output, the cogeneration unit will enable the desalination plant to optimise its electrical supply.

A subsidiary of Veolia Environnement and Electricité de France (EDF), Dalkia is the leading European provider of energy services to local authorities and businesses. Since its creation, it has focused on energy and environmental optimisation. It meets customer expectations by delivering customised, end-to-end solutions to ensure comfortable indoor temperatures and efficient energy supply, including management of heating systems and energy and industrial fluid production facilities, energy plant engineering and maintenance services, technical services for commercial and industrial building operation, and complete building management services. With more than 47,000 employees in 38 countries, Dalkia reported managed revenue of €6.1 billion in 2005.

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