VA TECH WABAG (WABAG) has secured a Letter of Award from the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 50 million litres per day (MLD) brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) plant in Aljouf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The project represents a ‘Large’ repeat order for WABAG and involves the design, supply, construction and commissioning of a technologically advanced BWRO facility. The plant will be developed over a period of 14 months and will treat raw water sourced from bore well fields that contain rare elements.
According to the company, the facility will incorporate a robust treatment process, including ceramic membrane technology for pre-treatment, followed by micron cartridge filtration and reverse osmosis. This configuration is intended to ensure long-term operational reliability and a sustainable water supply for the region.
WABAG has confirmed receipt of the Letter of Award, with contractual formalities now set to begin
WABAG has confirmed receipt of the Letter of Award, with contractual formalities now set to begin. The effective date for the commencement of project execution will be announced following contract signing.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Phani Sathish Kadiyala, Country Manager & Branch GM – KSA, said: “We are honoured to receive this repeat order from our esteemed customer, SWA, and sincerely thank them for their continued confidence in WABAG. This award reflects the Kingdom’s proactive adoption of next-generation water treatment technologies and further reinforces WABAG’s leadership in advanced technology solutions such as BWRO, SWRO, and recycle-and-reuse systems. We remain fully committed to delivering this state-of-the-art facility to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance, aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision and its focus on sustainable, technology-driven water infrastructure.”
The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen water security through the deployment of advanced treatment technologies and resilient infrastructure.
