Independent Water Transmission System
In a significant move to enhance its water infrastructure, Saudi Arabia has invited expressions of interest (EOI) to develop the 300km Ras Mohaisen Baha Makkah Independent Water Transmission System. This project is a critical component of the Kingdom’s National Water Strategy (NWS 2030), which aims to reduce the water demand-supply gap and provide 90% of the national urban supply with desalinated water.
Construction Information
The project involves the construction of a 300km water transmission pipeline, which will provide critical connectivity between consumption centres and upcoming desalination plants. The Water Transmission Company (WTCO) will conduct a competitive process to select a developer or consortium to develop the project on a Design, Build, Finance, Lease, and Transfer (DBFLT) basis.
The Valued of Project
The project is valued at $100 million and spans 300 km in length. The transmission capacity is expected to be 515,000 cubic meters per day, with a project term of up to 35 years. The project timeline includes project award and commencement of development activities in 2023, drilling and construction activities in 2024, completion of development activities and start of commercial production in 2025, and ongoing production and maintenance activities from 2026 to 2028. The project has been awarded to the Water Transmission Company (WTCO), a leading water transmission company in Saudi Arabia.
Expected Benefits
The project is expected to provide several benefits, including improved water supply to consumption centers, reduced water demand-supply gap, increased use of desalinated water, and job creation and economic growth.
The project is currently in the development stage, with WTCO conducting a competitive process to select a developer or developer consortium. The project is expected to commence commercial production in 2025.
Advisers on the Project
- Synergy Consulting IFA Inc.: Lead and Financial Adviser
- Clifford Chance: Legal Adviser
- ILF: Technical Adviser
Call to Action
Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest (EOI) by:
EOI Submission Dates:
Start Date: 15th February 2024
End Date: 15th March 2024
For more information about the project, please contact:
Water Transmission Company (WTCO)
Phone: +966 11 477 7000
Fax: +966 11 477 7001
Email: info@wtco.com.sa
Company Details
Water Transmission Company (WTCO)
Head Office: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 11 477 7000
Fax: +966 11 477 7001
Email: info@wtco.com.sa