The Saudi Water Partnership Co. (SWPC) is seeking expressions of interest for the development of the Ras Mohaisen-Baha-Makkah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP).
SWPC has launched a competitive process to select a developer or consortium to take over the project on a build, own, operate and transfer basis. The chosen project company will provide the entire transmission capacity to SWPC under a 35-year Water Transmission Agreement.
Through its IWTP program, the Saudi government will aim to reduce the water demand/supply gap in Saudi Arabia and provide 90 percent of national urban supply from desalinated water to reduce reliance on nonrenewable ground sources. This comes in response to the Saudi National Water Strategy, which highlights the importance of ensuring sustainable development of water resources in the country, while providing affordable high-quality services.