VA Tech WABAG Secures $317M Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia

VA Tech WABAG has received a USD 317 million order from the Saudi Water Authority for a mega sea water desalination plant. The plant, to be built on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, will produce 300 million litres of water per day. The project aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and is expected to be completed in 30 months.

Water treatment firm VA Tech WABAG has secured a USD 317 million contract from the Saudi Water Authority for the creation of a mega sea water desalination plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the company announced on Friday.

The Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contract encompasses the design and supply of the 300-million-litres-per-day plant, set to be developed on a greenfield site on Saudi Arabia's west coast.

The desalination plant, which leverages state-of-the-art technologies for energy efficiency, is designed to meet environmental regulations and will be completed within 30 months. The Saudi Water Authority, known as the Saline Water Conversion Corporation, oversees the project in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

The facility will operate with Dual Media Filters followed by a two-pass Reverse Osmosis process and re-mineralisation to deliver potable water.

In a company statement, Rohan Mittal, Head-Strategy and Business Growth - GCC, expressed pride and honour in securing the order, underscoring WABAG's commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable water solutions. He highlighted that this win solidifies WABAG's leadership in the global desalination sector.

WABAG, which has established 60 desalination plants in 17 countries, views this project as a strategic step towards bolstering its presence in the desalination industry. Currently, the Saudi Water Authority manages more than 40 desalination plants and over 139 ground and surface water purification stations.

(With inputs from agencies.)