Consequently, and within the framework of the German financial cooperation with the Republic of Tunisia, this project aims to increase the energy efficiency of around 12 wastewater treatment plants in the North department (El Fahs, El Kef, Korba), Centre department. Consequently, and within the framework of the German financial cooperation with the Republic of Tunisia, this project aims to increase the energy efficiency of around 12 wastewater treatment plants in the North department (El Fahs, El Kef, Korba), Centre department. With the continuous rising of electricity costs in Tunisia, the operation of wastewater water treatment plants (WWTPs) is becoming increasingly expensive for the national sanitation utility ONAS. Consequently, and within the framework of the German financial cooperation with the Republic of. Desalination capacity of 200 000 m3/day using reverse osmosis technology Connection of the desalination plant to the distribution network of Sfax region Budget: Funded by JICA Work progress: start works in 2021 Contracting method : Turn-key. Project description : well intake, desalination plant and. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is stepping up its support for the water sector in Tunisia with two new loans totalling €30 million – a €22 million finance contract signed with Société nationale d'exploitation et de distribution des eaux (Sonede) and an €8 million contract signed with the. On February 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Republic of Tunisia in Tunis to provide grant aid of up to 3,208 million yen for the Project for the Construction of an Advanced Sewage Treatment Plant in Gabes. In Tunisia, the. ed for agriculture and food processing. Hence, developing approaches enabling the widespread and diversified exploitation of the great potential of wastewater reuse in a sound, safe a d sustainable manner is an urgent need. The desalination process starts with the seawater being fed into.