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Top Government Initiatives in PPP

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Saudi Arabia

  •  February 05, 2025

Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has issued an RFP for Group 1 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) wit ..Read More

Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has issued an RFP for Group 1 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 2,000 MW/8,000 MWh across four locations in Saudi Arabia. The bid submission deadline is June 2, 2025, and projects will follow a BOO model with 15-year Storage Services Agreements. This initiative supports Vision 2030, aiming for 50% renewable energy by 2030, with 10,100 MWac of solar and wind projects already tendered in KSA.
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Oman

  •  January 23, 2025

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) in Oman has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the deve ..Read More

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) in Oman has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of two Independent Power Projects (IPPs) with a combined capacity of 2,400 MW. The projects will include the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants, expected to be operational by April 2029. The projects will follow a structure similar to previous IPPs in Oman, with private sector funding. The EOI submission deadline is December 19, 2024.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 20, 2025

Al Madinah Regional Municipality, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the Nat ..Read More

Al Madinah Regional Municipality, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the National Center for Privatization & PPP, has launched the EOI and RFQ phase for the development of a 30,112-square-meter mixed-use site in Dhul Hulaifah. Located 6 km from Al Masjid an-Nabawi, the project will include a 4-star hotel, retail, and healthcare facilities, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The private sector will handle design, construction, and operation for 30 years under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contract.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 20, 2025

Al Madinah Regional Municipality, along with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the National Cente ..Read More

Al Madinah Regional Municipality, along with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the National Center for Privatization & PPP, has launched the Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Qualification (RFQ) phase for the development of an 84,657-square-meter government-owned site in Sikkah Al Hadid. The project, to be executed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), will include a shopping mall, retail stores, a four-story healthcare facility with 200 inpatient beds, outpatient clinics, and entertainment spaces. The private sector will handle the design, construction, operation, and maintenance under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contract for 30 years.
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Oman

  •  January 10, 2025

GS Inima, along with Aljomaih Energy and Water Company and SOGEX Oman, has achieved financial close for the Gh ..Read More

GS Inima, along with Aljomaih Energy and Water Company and SOGEX Oman, has achieved financial close for the Ghubrah III Desalination Plant in Oman. The plant, with a daily capacity of 300,000 cubic meters, will use Reverse Osmosis technology to support Oman’s Vision 2040 sustainability goals. Scheduled to begin operations in early 2027, this project represents a significant step in enhancing water security and fostering local economic growth.
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UAE

  •  January 09, 2025

The BESIX-Plenary Group consortium has reached financial close for the Khalifa City School project in Abu Dhab ..Read More

The BESIX-Plenary Group consortium has reached financial close for the Khalifa City School project in Abu Dhabi, which will accommodate 3,380 students. This project, part of the Zayed City Schools PPP, was fast-tracked using an innovative procurement framework developed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), enabling completion by August 2026. The project includes design, build, finance, and 18-year operation and maintenance, with financing provided by Plenary, BESIX, and international banks.
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UAE

  •  January 09, 2025

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has issued an RFP for the Zarraf Solar PV project, a 1,500MW uti ..Read More

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has issued an RFP for the Zarraf Solar PV project, a 1,500MW utility-scale solar plant in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region. The project will power 160,000 homes, reduce CO2 emissions by 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, and contribute to EWEC's goal of a 36% reduction in power emissions intensity by 2030. The selected developer will own up to 40% equity and enter a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with EWEC. Responses are due by Q2 2025.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 08, 2025

Saudi Water Partnerships Company (SWPC) has issued two Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for the development of the ..Read More

Saudi Water Partnerships Company (SWPC) has issued two Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for the development of the Hadda and Arana Independent Sewage Treatment Plants (ISTPs) in Makkah. The Arana ISTP will have an initial capacity of 250,000 cubic meters per day, expandable to 500,000, while Hadda will start at 100,000 cubic meters per day, expandable to 250,000. Both projects will enhance wastewater treatment and reuse systems for irrigation, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and National Water Strategy. The projects are set to begin commercial operations by 2028.
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