Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, and in the presence of His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, along with senior officials from the water sector the CEO of Saudi Water Partnership Company, and the executive team. launched two strategic projects that represent a significant addition to the water sector: the Jubail 3B IWP and Dammam West Treatment Plant Project, as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s continuous efforts to enhance the national water network and improve infrastructure efficiency
Jubail 3B IWP
Located in the city of Jubail, the project has a production capacity of 570,000 cubic meters per day, supported by potable water storage facilities with the same capacity. The transmission pipeline extends 3.5 kilometers, while the electrical system includes 167 towers with a capacity of 380 to 33 kilovolts, and overhead transmission lines with a total length of 59.3 kilometers.
The project is being implemented under a Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) model through a consortium comprising Engie (40%), Ajlan (30%), and Nesma (30%), with the Al Jubail International Water Company operating the plant. Under a 25-year agreement, serving the regions of Riyadh and Qassim, with a total cost of SAR 2,641,110,000 ( ($704 million)
These two projects serve as a vital pillar in sustaining the Kingdom’s water resources, enhancing infrastructure capacity to meet the demands of population and economic growth, and aligning with the objectives of the Saudi 2030 Vision
The project forms part of an integrated system that includes a desalination plant, electricity transmission lines, and a substation, in addition to incorporating 61 megawatts of renewable energy. It is committed to achieving local content rates of 40% during construction, 50% during the first five years of operation, and 70% after the sixth year.
Dammam West ISTP Project
The second project is located in the city of Dammam, with a daily treatment capacity of 200,000 cubic meters. It is managed under a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model by a consortium consisting of Metito (40%), Orascom (20%), and Mowah (40%), and is operated by the Dammam West Company for Water. Under a 25-year agreement, serving the Dammam region, with a total cost of USD 185,260,000.
The project is environmentally friendly, aiming to reduce operating costs, support local content, and optimize electricity consumption. It achieves local content rates of no less than 50% during construction and the first five years of operation, increasing to 70% after the sixth year.
A shared strategic impact
Together, these two projects serve as a vital pillar in sustaining the Kingdom’s water resources, enhancing infrastructure capacity to meet the demands of population and economic growth, and aligning with the objectives of Saudi 2030 Vision.
