Two Landmark Projects Supporting Water Security and Aligning With 2030 Vision Goals
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 water sector and CEO of Saudi Water Partnership Company, and the executive team, recently 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 metres per day, supported by potable water storage facilities with the same capacity. The transmission pipeline extends 3.5 kilometres, 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 kilometres.
The project is being implemented under a Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) model through a consortium comprising Engie (40 per cent), Ajlan (30 per cent), and Nesma (30 per cent), 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 SAR2.64 billion.
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 per cent during construction, 50 per cent during the first five years of operation, and 70 per cent after the sixth year.
Dammam West ISTP Project
The second project is in the city of Dammam, with a daily treatment capacity of 200,000 cubic metres. It is managed under a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model by a consortium consisting of Metito (40 per cent), Orascom (20 per cent), and Mowah (40 per cent), and is operated by the Dammam West Company for Water. Under a 25-year agreement, serving the Dammam region, with a total cost of USD185 million.
The project is environmentally friendly, aiming to reduce operating costs, support local content, and optimise electricity consumption. It achieves local content rates of no less than 50 per cent during construction and the first five years of operation, increasing to 70 per cent 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.