The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the Preferred and Reserve bidders for the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project, along with their respective Levelized Water Transmission Costs.
The Preferred Bidder for the project is a consortium comprising Al Jomaih Energy & Water Co. Ltd., Nesma Company Ltd., and Buhur for Investment Co., which proposed a competitive Levelized Cost of SAR 3.59468 per cubic meter. The Reserve Bidder is a partnership between Vision International Investment Company and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), with a Levelized Cost of SAR 5.04214 per cubic meter.
The Jubail-Buraydah IWTP represents a significant milestone as the first water transmission pipeline to connect the Eastern and Qassim regions with potable water, developed through private sector participation. The pipeline will have a daily transmission capacity of 650,000 m3/day and will span 587 kilometers. Designed with bidirectional water flow capabilities, the project also incorporates extensive water storage facilities, offering a total capacity of 1,634,500 cubic meters.
This infrastructure is expected to deliver a substantial boost to the region’s water supply resilience and ensure consistent access to high-quality drinking water.
The project will operate under a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model for a concession period of 35 years from the commercial operation, which is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2029.
The Jubail-Buraydah IWTP aligns closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, emphasizing the sustainable development of water resources and the delivery of affordable, high-quality water services. This initiative underscores SWPC’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the country’s critical water infrastructure.
