Barnacle Point Plant Marks Second New Water-as-a-Service® Desalination Facility, Delivering additional 2 Million Gallons per Day
(Antigua and Barbuda) — The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS®) solutions, today announced the opening of the Barnacle Point seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant. The second WaaS® desalination plant inaugurated in Antigua within a year, has a production capacity of 2 million imperial gallons per day (IMGD) and will serve communities in the northwestern corridor of the island. The plant is located adjacent to APUA’s existing Ivan Rodrigues desalination plant, leveraging existing infrastructure and allowing efficient integration.
The Barnacle Point plant is the second new SWRO facility delivered under the Water-as-a-Service® agreement signed between APUA and SSWG in March 2024. Together with the Ffryes Beach plant, which was already commissioned earlier in 2025, the two facilities will provide up to 3 IMGD of reliable, high-quality drinking water. Water production at the new Barnacle Point plant already began in November 2025.
The Honourable Melford Nicholas, Minister of Information, Communication Technologies (ICTs), Utilities, and Energy, underscored the national significance of the project, stating:
“This facility plays a critical role in strengthening water supply for one of Antigua’s most vital service areas. It also reflects the Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s unwavering commitment to addressing longstanding water challenges and improving reliability for our citizens. The successful delivery of this plant demonstrates APUA’s dedication to building infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and future-focused. It stands as a clear example of what can be achieved through purposeful collaboration and shared resolve.”
APUA CEO John Bradshaw emphasized the operational benefits of the project, noting:
“The commissioning of the Barnacle Point desalination plant represents a significant step forward in strengthening Antigua and Barbuda’s water security. By strategically expanding production capacity while integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure, APUA is better positioned to respond to growing demand in the northwestern corridor. This project also reflects our commitment to building local technical capacity. The speed and efficiency with which this plant was delivered speaks to the strength of our partnership with Seven Seas Water Group and the shared focus on delivering reliable, sustainable water solutions for our people.”
Henry Charrabé, CEO of Seven Seas Water Group, highlighted the partnership and community impact:
“We are proud to support APUA and to serve the people of Antigua through this important project. The Barnacle Point plant demonstrates how the Water-as-a-Service® model can deliver dependable water supply while maximizing existing infrastructure. We greatly appreciate APUA’s dedication and collaboration and look forward to further strengthening our relationship with APUA by expanding our commitment to providing sustainable, long-term water solutions across the island.”
Headquartered in Tampa and Houston, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group delivers water and wastewater treatment solutions to governmental, municipal, industrial, and hospitality customers and owns more than 220 water and wastewater treatment plants. The Seven Seas Water-as-a-Service® model has been successfully deployed for over 20 years, demonstrating our leading capabilities with project execution, financing, risk management, and operations. In addition to building new plants, the company is actively acquiring existing water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
Seven Seas is a portfolio company of EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization that partners with companies worldwide through its Private Capital and Real Assets strategies, supporting them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. For more information, please visit www.sevenseaswater.com.
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) was founded on July 4th, 1973, in accordance with the Public Utility Act. APUA functions as a three-part organization, delivering Electricity, Telecommunications, and Water services to the residents of Antigua and Barbuda, ensuring they meet reliable, affordable, and internationally recognized quality standards.
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