Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the preferred and reserve bidders for the Jubail-Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project.
The project, which will become the first water transmission line connecting the Eastern and Qassim regions with potable water, will be developed in partnership with the private sector.
The consortium led by Al Jomaih Energy & Water Co. Ltd., in collaboration with Nesma Company Ltd. and Buhur for Investment Co., has been selected as the preferred bidder with a levelized water transmission cost of SAR 3.59468 per cubic meter.
Vision International Investment Company, together with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), was named the reserve bidder, offering a levelized cost of SAR 5.04214 per cubic meter.
The project will involve the construction of a 587-kilometer pipeline capable of transporting 650,000 cubic meters of water per day between Jubail and Buraidah.
The extensive pipeline will feature two-way water transmission and a substantial storage capacity of 1,634,500 cubic meters, enhancing the region’s water infrastructure and improving access to a continuous supply of drinking water.
The IWTP project is set to be developed under a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model, with a 35-year operational timeline starting from its anticipated commercial launch in the first quarter of 2029.
The long-term project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, which aim to advance sustainable water resource management and provide reliable, affordable water services across the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia aims to strengthen its water supply network and improve resilience against water shortages in critical regions. This project’s scope is expected to play a major role in the kingdom’s ongoing efforts to enhance water security and address the growing demand for potable water in its rapidly expanding urban areas.
