The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has received bids from private sector consortiums for the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) Project. The proposals have been submitted by the following groups:
- Aljomaih Energy & Water Company, Nesma Company, and Buhur for Investment Company
- Vision International Investment Company and TAQA
The Jubail-Buraydah pipeline is set to span 587 kilometers with a transmission capacity of 650,000 cubic meters per day. Commercial operations are projected to commence in the first quarter of 2029.
The selected developer or consortium will undertake the project on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis. They will supply the entire transmission capacity to SWPC under a Water Transmission Agreement (WTA), which is expected to last up to 35 years.
