14/04/2026

Rubber expansion joints for Africa’s largest desalination plant, located in Morocco

The desalination plant, developed for Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), marks a turning point in the region’s water infrastructure. With a total production capacity of 838,500 m³/d, strategically distributed in a first phase of 559,000 m³/d and a second phase of 279,500 m³/d.

The plant is a key component in ensuring Morocco’s water supply, and its commissioning is projected for early 2027. This project has presented a technical and logistical challenge for BIKAR Expansion Joints due to the high volume of units and the demanding delivery deadlines. Following a rigorous manufacturing process.

The following is a summary of the characteristics:

Expansion joint types:

Custom BF-PPS
B-Flex

Design conditions:

Bellows material: EPDM
Sizes: DN 150 – DN 2500
Design pressure: Up to 24 bar
Temperature: Up to 55ºC

With this supply, BIKAR Expansion Joints continues its development in the desalination sector in the region, offering highly engineered solutions for critical environments.
Our rubber expansion joints guarantee the protection of high-value, critical equipment, precisely absorbing vibrations and mechanical stresses within the system.

More information about our BF-PPS and B-Flex joint range and contact details: 👇👇

https://bikarexpansionjoints.com/en/rubber-expansion-joints/bf-pps/
https://bikarexpansionjoints.com/en/rubber-expansion-joints/b-flex/

 

 

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