Jordan has signed an agreement with a French-led group to build one of the world's largest desalination plants, in what is being called the country's biggest-ever infrastructure project. The project, valued at over $5 billion, will be led by French infrastructure specialist Meridiam in partnership with SUEZ, Orascom Construction, and VINCI Construction Grands Projets. It aims to supply more than 300 million cubic meters of drinking water to Amman and Aqaba, benefiting over three million people. The project is expected to take about four years to complete.