Saudi Water Partnerships Company (SWPC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the evaluation process for the bids received from the private sector for Ras Mohaisen Independent Water Plant. This project will be developed and operated by the private sector for a duration of 25 years from the project's commercial operation date. This initiative is recognized as the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, characterized by its capacity, phased development, and implementation in a completely new area, providing direct benefits to the regions of Makkah and Al-Baha.
The scope of the project encompasses the following elements:
- Phase One: Development of a desalination plant with a capacity of 100,000 cubic meters per day, expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2028.
- Phase Two: Expansion of the desalination plant with an additional capacity of 200,000 cubic meters per day, anticipated to begin operations in the first quarter of 2030, bringing the total capacity of the project to 300,000 cubic meters per day.
- Implementation of a water storage system with a capacity of 600,000 cubic meters, equivalent to two days of operational output from the plant, which will enhance the availability and reliability of water sources in the two regions.
- Construction of an electrical substation connected to the main power source via a 17-kilometer transmission line to support the project and the associated water transmission lines.
- Connection with the water transmission lines of Hali Dam - Al-Shuaibah and Ras Mohaisen - Al-Baha - Makkah.
Following the receipt and evaluation of developers’ bids, SWPC is pleased to announce the preferred and reserve bidders for Ras Mohaisen Independent Water Plant:
- Preferred bidder: ACWA Power, Haji Abdullah Alireza & Partners Company and AlKifah holding.
- Reserve bidder: Acciona Company.
This project signifies a continuation of the collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors in the domain of water production within the Kingdom, in alignment with the National Water Strategy, which is dedicated to addressing critical challenges and reforming the water and wastewater sector to ensure the sustainable development of water resources in the Kingdom while underscoring the importance of delivering high-quality services at reasonable prices, in accordance with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
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