The Water Transmission Company, represented by Eng. Abdullah Al-Hejji, Executive Director of the Engineering and Project Management Sector, has signed an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agreement in the water sector in collaboration with the Saudi Water Authority, represented by Eng. Tariq Al-ghaffari, Deputy President for Research and Promising Technologies. The signing was held during the fifth edition of the “Water Research Community,” hosted by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals at Dhahran Tech Valley.
The agreement aims to foster innovation and advance cutting-edge technologies in the water transmission sector, while enabling national talents and startups to actively contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the sustainability of water supply. This initiative aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to support research and development and to promote technological transformation across the water sector.

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His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, conducted an inspection visit to the Water Transmission Systems in the Eastern Region, where he reviewed a number of recently commissioned water transmission projects.
During the visit, His Excellency was briefed on the latest developmental achievements in water transmission infrastructure, which have contributed to enhancing the reliability of water supply, supporting development and quality of life across the region, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
This visit reflects His Excellency’s commitment to following up on the progress of strategic projects implemented by the Water Transmission Company, ensuring the sustainability of water supplies and the continuous improvement of services according to the highest standards of efficiency and reliability.
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The Water Transmission Company (WTCO) participated in the Saudi–US Water Summit, which brought together leading experts and decision-makers from both Saudi Arabia and the United States to strengthen partnerships and exchange expertise in water resource management and sustainability.
During its participation, the company showcased its ambitious plans to develop water transmission infrastructure and adopt smart transmission lines that utilize the latest technologies in monitoring and control. These efforts aim to enhance water transmission efficiency, promote digitalization and governance, and improve operational performance.
The company affirmed that these initiatives come as part of its commitment to achieving the National Water Strategy’s objectives and ensuring sustainable water supplies across the Kingdom, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 toward a more advanced and sustainable water sector.

In line with the objectives of the National Water Strategy 2030, WTCO, as the lead developer (under PPP model), invites EPC Contractors for the turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the following two projects:
The Ras Mohaisen – Baha – Makkah Independent Water Transmission System project, which aims to supply cities of Makkah Al Mukarramah and Al-Baha with desalinated water. The project has a maximum design flow rate of (542,000)m3/day, and a total pipeline length of approximately (325)Km, including four (4) pumping stations. The project includes the development of desalinated water transmission pipeline and water storage facilities connecting the Ras Mohaisen desalinated water production plant to the distribution networks. 
The Jubail-Buraidah II Independent Water Transmission System project, which aims to supply cities of AL-Qassim region with desalinated water. The project has a maximum design flow rate of (840,000)m3/day, and a total pipeline length of approximately (348)Km, and one main pumping station. As part of the larger Jubail-Buraydah Water Transmission Program, the project includes the development of desalinated water transmission pipeline and water storage facilities connecting the Jubail desalinated water production plant to the distribution networks.

Please note that registration and pre-qualification will remain open until the bid submission date.

WTCO is pleased to announce that the Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Ras-Mohaisen - Baha - Makkah Independent Water Transmission System (IWTS) Project has been issued to the interested companies.

The Saudi National Water Strategy (NWS 2030), in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030, recognizes the critical importance of ensuring sustainable development of the Kingdom’s water resources while providing affordable high-quality services. Amongst the key goals under NWS 2030 are i) to reduce the water demand supply gap in the Kingdom; and ii) to provide 90% of national urban supply by desalinated water to reduce reliance on non-renewable ground sources.
Through the Independent Water Transmission System (“IWTS”) program, the Saudi Government aims to achieve the aforementioned goals, by developing the necessary potable Water Transmission Systems (WTS) network comprising of pipelines and interim/terminal storage facilities to provide critical connectivity between the consumption centers and the upcoming desalination plants. This program includes the Ras Mohaisen – Baha – Makkah IWTS, which has a contracted transmission capacity of 515,000 cubic meters per day, and length of approximately 300 km.
The Water Transmission Company (“WTCO”) is a government-owned company, established under Council of Ministers Resolution No. 32, in September 2019 and is the licensed Desalinated Water Transmission System (DWTS) Operator and the entity responsible for water transmission in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the operation and maintenance of water transmission systems and storage facilities. 
WTCO is therefore pleased to invite Expressions of Interest (“EOI”) in respect of the development of Ras Mohaisen – Baha – Makkah IWTS (the “Project”), part of the Western Supply Group. WTCO will conduct a competitive process to select a developer or developer consortium to develop the Project on a Design, Build, Finance, Lease and Transfer (“DBFLT”) basis. The project company developing the Project will lease the entire transmission capacity to WTCO under a Water Transmission Development and Lease Agreement (“WTDLA”). The term of the WTDLA is expected to be up to 35 years. 
WTCO requests the following:
 
1.    Interested parties should express their interest to participating in the tender process starting from 6/11/2024 for a period of 10 business days. Interested parties should submit their EOI in electronic format (in PDF) to:
                                                             
Tariq A. Alnaeem,
Chief Executive Officer,
Water Transmission Co., 
Olaya Towers, B Tower, 9th Floor, Riyadh, Olaya St. 
Postal Code: 7929, 12213, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Email address: [email protected]

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2.    The EOI should specify as a minimum the following information:

•    Name of the interested party
•    Headquarter location (country)
•    Name and contact details (postal address, telephone number, and e-mail address) for the appropriate point of contact (“Point of Contact”) to whom all future correspondence will be addressed; and
•    Where the interested party is considering potential consortium partners, an indication of such intention and details of potential consortium partners (to the extent it is known).
 
The advisers on the Project are:
 
•    Synergy Consulting IFA Inc. as Lead and Financial Adviser; 
•    Clifford Chance as Legal Adviser;
•    ILF as Technical Adviser.

The Water Transmission Company has commenced the implementation of strategic storage projects in the provinces of Northern Riyadh and Madinah, aimed at enhancing water security and meeting the growing demand for desalinated water. These projects include the construction of large tanks to ensure continuous water supply to the beneficiary areas.
In Northern Riyadh, the project includes the establishment of 7 tanks with a design capacity of 730,000 cubic meters, which will cover the needs of the provinces of Shuqrah, Ghneiman, Al-Majma'ah, Al-Zulfi, and Al-Ghat.
In Madinah, the project involves the construction of 11 tanks with a design capacity of up to 1.9 million cubic meters, further enhancing the region's capacity to meet increasing water needs.
These projects are part of the Water Transmission Company's commitment to enhancing the sustainability of water resources in the Kingdom and providing reliable infrastructure to meet the needs of various regions.
The Water Transmission Company is a leading government entity in the field of water transmission, dedicated to providing development, design, and operation services for water transmission and strategic storage systems across the Kingdom, in addition to project management and engineering services.

The Water Transmission Company has signed an agreement with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to develop a desalinated water transmission branch to meet the water needs of Dammam’s Third Industrial City.
This initiative is part of the joint efforts to support infrastructure in industrial zones across the Kingdom and to enhance the sustainability of water resources.