Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the Preferred Bidder and Reserve Bidder for the Jubail – Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) Project.

SWPC announces the Consortium of Aljomaih Energy, Nesma Company, and Buhur for Investment Company as the preferred Bidder. The consortium submitted the Levelized cost of SAR 3.59468/ Cu.m. SWPC also announced the Reserve Bidder, Consortium of Vision International Investment Company, and TAQA. The consortium submitted the Levelized cost of SAR 5.04214/ cu.m. 

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. 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 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 Q1 of 2029.