Students of Master 2 in the Department of Hydraulics at the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering – USTO Mohamed Boudiaf University had the opportunity to take part in an enriching educational visit to the Cap Blanc seawater desalination plant on 28th February 2025. This strategic facility, inaugurated in February 2025, has a production capacity of 300,000 m³/day and is designed to secure drinking water for the western region of Oran.
Upon arrival, the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) team leader, who introduced his team’s mission and ensured the provision of the necessary safety equipment, warmly welcomed us.
Mr. Wahrani, Head of Operations, then delivered a clear and detailed presentation of the overall functioning of the plant using a scale model, before guiding us through the various stages of the desalination process, including seawater intake, pre-treatment, desalination, post-treatment, and finally the quality control and monitoring laboratories.
The students’ active participation through insightful questions greatly enriched the visit, which represents an essential field experience in the training of our future engineers.
Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Hamou Yanice Bensadane, Plant Director, Mr. Wahrani, and the entire Cap Blanc plant team for their availability, professionalism, and the high educational value of their welcome.
We also extend our thanks to the Faculty administration and the Department of Hydraulics, whose efforts made this educational visit possible.
A valuable, hands-on, and inspiring learning experience for our students!
