L&T’s Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) business, in partnership with Spain’s Lantania, secured a $500 mill ..Read More

L&T’s Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) business, in partnership with Spain’s Lantania, secured a $500 million contract from ACWA Power to build the Ras Mohaisen Desalination plant in Saudi Arabia with a capacity of 300,000 m³/day. The project includes four water tanks (600,000 m³ total), a 132/33kV substation, and a 30 MW solar PV plant. The plant will supply drinking water to Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Baha regions, benefiting one million people. This is WET’s second recent desalination order in Saudi Arabia, enhancing its Middle East presence.
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TAQA Water Solutions, UAE, signed an MoA with the New Tashkent City Directorate to develop a 65km raw water tr ..Read More

TAQA Water Solutions, UAE, signed an MoA with the New Tashkent City Directorate to develop a 65km raw water transmission pipeline and an advanced water treatment plant in New Tashkent City, Uzbekistan. Valued at AED 2 billion, the project will supply 500,000 m³/day of clean water sourced from the Charvak Mountain Reservoir, benefiting 2 million people and generating 20 MW of hydro-power. This marks TAQA’s second major water project in Uzbekistan, enhancing UAE-Uzbekistan ties and supporting sustainable growth.
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Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) signed agreements for the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmissio ..Read More

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) signed agreements for the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project with a consortium of Aljomaih Energy & Water, Nesma Co. Ltd., and Buhur for Investment. The SAR 8.5 billion project will have a 650,000 m³/day capacity, spanning 587 km, with strategic storage tanks in Al-Shamasiyah (6) and Al-Jubail (3). Awarded under a BOOT model after competition from 32 companies, it will commence operations in Q2 2029 with a 35-year concession. The project aligns with Vision 2030, ensuring efficient water supply with lower energy costs and increased Saudization.
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Nama Water Services Company, Oman, signed four agreements for strategic water sector projects, including water ..Read More

Nama Water Services Company, Oman, signed four agreements for strategic water sector projects, including water distribution networks in Ibri, Yanqul, Dhank, Samail, and Izki, and wastewater networks in Al Ansab, Muscat. The company is implementing 27 projects worth over RO 700 million, enhancing water coverage to 72.80% and benefiting 937,970 people. Key initiatives include water transmission projects linking desalination plants in Sohar, Barka, and various governorates. The Omanization initiative created 885 jobs, raising local employment in sector companies to 84%.
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ADNOC and Veolia signed an MoU at the UAE-France High Level Business Council to collaborate on water managemen ..Read More

ADNOC and Veolia signed an MoU at the UAE-France High Level Business Council to collaborate on water management. The partnership will leverage Veolia’s expertise across 44 countries to optimize water resources by analyzing water cycles, developing solutions, enhancing monitoring systems, and reducing water consumption. This initiative aligns with ADNOC’s commitment to sustainable water management while supporting communities and environmental protection.
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VA TECH WABAG secured a $371 million EPC contract from Al Haer Environmental Services for a 200 MLD Independen ..Read More

VA TECH WABAG secured a $371 million EPC contract from Al Haer Environmental Services for a 200 MLD Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) in Saudi Arabia, part of Vision 2030. The project is developed by a Miahona-led consortium for Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), with WABAG as the technology partner and MGC handling pipelines and reservoirs. WABAG also won a 20 MLD Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP) at Ras Tanura Refinery, reinforcing its strong presence in the Middle East.
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SWPC announced the financial close of the Al-Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) project in Riyadh, ..Read More

SWPC announced the financial close of the Al-Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) project in Riyadh, valued at SAR 1.8 billion. Developed by a Miahona, BESIX, and Marafiq consortium under the BOOT model, the 200,000 m³/day plant includes a 32 km transmission system, pumping station, and 200,000 m³ storage tanks. The project supports Saudi Arabia’s environmental goals, with commercial operations starting in Q4 2026 under a 25-year agreement.
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ACWA Power signed a SAR 2.5 billion Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) with SWPC for a 300,000 m³/day reverse osm ..Read More

ACWA Power signed a SAR 2.5 billion Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) with SWPC for a 300,000 m³/day reverse osmosis desalination plant at Ras Mohaisen, Saudi Arabia. The project includes 600,000 m³ potable water tanks and will be developed under a 25-year contract. ACWA Power holds a 45% stake, with the plant located 300 km south of Makkah on the Red Sea coast.
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