SWPC announce the Preferred and Reserve bidders and their Levelized Water Transmission Costs for Jubail – Buraydah IWTP:
| Status | Consortium | Levelized Cost (in SAR/m3) |
| Preferred Bidder | Al Jomaih Energy & Water Co. Ltd. – Nesma Company Ltd. – Buhur for Investment Co. | 3.59468 |
| Reserve Bidder | Vision International Investment Company –
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) |
5.04214 |
Jubail-Buraidah IWTP is considered the first water transmission pipeline connecting the Eastern and Qassim Regions with potable water that will be developed with the participation of the private sector.
The pipeline will have a transmission capacity of 650,000 m3/day and a length of 587 km, with the capability of transmitting water in both directions, alongside significant water storage capabilities with a storage capacity of 1,634,500 m3, that will ensure a substantial boost to the region’s water infrastructure and contribute to achieving high levels of continuous drinking water supply.
The project will be developed under a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model for 35 years from the commercial operation, which is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2029.
This IWTP initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals of sustainable water resource development and the provision of high-quality, affordable water services.
