Major water projects launched in Jubail, Dammam

01/10/2025 05:37 AST

The Jubail 3B IWP and Dammam West Treatment Plant Project, two major projects that are significant additions to Saudi Arabia's water sector, were launched this week in the Kingdom's Eastern Province.

The Jubail 3B IWP and Dammam West Treatment Plant Project are part of Saudi Arabia's continuous efforts to enhance the national water network and improve infrastructure efficiency, said a Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) statement.

The launch event was held under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, and in the presence of Eng Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and senior officials from the water sector.

Jubail 3B IWP
Located in the city of Jubail, the project has a production capacity of 570,000 cu m per day, supported by potable water storage facilities with the same capacity. The transmission pipeline extends 3.5 km, 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 km.

The project is being implemented under a build, own, and operate (BOO) model through a consortium comprising Engie (40%), Ajlan (30%), and Nesma (30%), 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 SAR2.641 billion ($704.18 million).

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% during construction, 50% during the first five years of operation, and 70% after the sixth year.

Dammam West ISTP Project
The project, located in the city of Dammam, has a daily treatment capacity of 200,000 cu m. It is managed under a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) model by a consortium consisting of Metito (40%), Orascom (20%), and Mowah (40%), and is operated by the Dammam West Company for Water. Under a 25-year agreement, serving the Dammam region, it is built at a total cost of $185.26 million.

The project is environmentally friendly, aiming to reduce operating costs, support local content, and optimize electricity consumption. It achieves local content rates of no less than 50% during construction and the first five years of operation, increasing to 70% after the sixth year, SWPC said.

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