Seven Seas Water Group and APUA have opened a new desalination plant.
The facility is located at Barnacle Point in Antigua.

The plant adds two million imperial gallons per day to the water supply.
As a result, water reliability will improve across the northwestern corridor.

This facility uses seawater reverse osmosis technology.
It sits next to APUA’s Ivan Rodrigues desalination plant.

Therefore, the project benefits from shared infrastructure.
This setup allows faster integration and efficient operations.

Importantly, this is Antigua’s second Water-as-a-Service® plant in one year.
The project falls under an agreement signed in March 2024.

Earlier, the Ffryes Beach plant was commissioned in 2025.
Together, both plants will deliver up to three million IGPD.

Water production at Barnacle Point began in November 2025.
Since then, testing and system integration have continued.

Minister Melford Nicholas praised the project’s national importance.
He said the plant strengthens supply in a critical service area.

Moreover, Nicholas said the facility reflects government commitment.
He emphasized solving long-standing water challenges.

Accordingly, the project supports sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
He also highlighted the value of strong partnerships.

APUA CEO John Bradshaw echoed those sentiments.
He said the plant boosts national water security.

Additionally, Bradshaw noted rising demand in the northwest.
The new capacity helps meet that growing need.

He also stressed local capacity building.
The project created opportunities for local technical teams.

Furthermore, Bradshaw praised the speed of delivery.
He credited the strong partnership with Seven Seas Water Group.

Seven Seas CEO Henry Charrabé also welcomed the opening.
He said the project shows the strength of the WaaS® model.

Specifically, he said the model delivers dependable water efficiently.
It also maximizes existing infrastructure.

Charrabé thanked APUA for its collaboration.
He said Seven Seas remains committed to long-term solutions.

Seven Seas Water Group operates across the Caribbean and beyond.
It owns more than 220 water and wastewater plants worldwide.

The company has used the WaaS® model for over 20 years.
It focuses on financing, operations, and risk management.

Meanwhile, APUA continues to expand essential services.
The authority provides water, electricity, and telecommunications.

Founded in 1973, APUA serves Antigua and Barbuda nationwide.
Its goal is reliable and affordable utility services.

Ultimately, the Barnacle Point plant marks major progress.
It strengthens water security and supports national development.

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