Executive Summary:
The Jubail-Buraidah II IWTS (Independent Water Transmission System) is a key infrastructure project which is designed to transport potable desalinated water from the Jubail (Eastern Province) to the Al-Qassim region. It has a massive capacity of 840,650 m³/day, and it aims to replace the non-renewable groundwater with sustainable desalinated water which is extracted from sea. This project will connect the Ashmasiah Reservoirs to various small and big cities in Al-Qassim region by a 348 km pipeline. Saudi Arabia is working on water security in line with Vision 2030 and it makes sure to supply potable water to 2 million people of Al-Qassim region.
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Project Overview Table:
| Feature | Details |
| Project Name | Jubail–Buraidah II Independent Water Transmission System (IWTS) |
| Developer / Client | Water Transmission Company (WTCO) |
| Project Model | EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) |
| Pipeline Length | Approximately 348 km |
| Daily Capacity | 840,650 m³/day |
| Key Facilities | 1 Main Pumping Station, Ashmasiah Reservoirs, Storage Tanks |
| Tendering Date | 03/09/2025 |
| Bidding Deadline | 08/03/2026 |
| Estimated Completion | Q1 2029 |
| Tender Document Price | 50,000 SAR |
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Key Impacts of this project:
- This project will reduce the risk of water shortage, and it will provide stable and massive potable water supply to region.
- It will reduce the extraction of non-renewable groundwater in Al-Qassim region which will preserve the environment.
- It will support agricultural hubs and dates farm in the region. The economic growth of region will increase through continuous supply of water.
- This project will work based on "Reverse Flow". In any situation like demand, and emergencies the water can be utilized in both region.
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Competent Contractor List:
Since this contract is not awarded yet. Its final bidding deadline is March-2026. But the competent contractors for this project is listed below.
| Contractor / Consortium | Experience Level | Status in Water Sector |
| Al Jomaih Energy & Water | Very High | Led the consortium for Jubail-Buraidah Phase 1. |
| Nesma Company Ltd. | Very High | Frequent partner in major Saudi water PPPs. |
| Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi (MGC) | High | Signed the Phase 1 EPC contract in June 2025. |
| Alkhorayef Water & Power | High | Specialized in water tech and O&M. |
| Buhur for Investment | Medium/High | Active investor in Saudi water infrastructure. |
| China Gezhouba / PowerChina | High | International EPC giants active in KSA pipelines. |
Key Activities Involve to Finish this Project:
- Since this is an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project. So first of all topographical survey and mapping will be done in 348 KM route in desert terrain. It also require hydraulic modeling to calculate water pressure to ensure it reaches at its destination 840,000 m³/day.
- In procurement portion, there will be a big deal to order massive quantities of large diameter carbon steel pipes. There will be also a purchase of pumps with motors and SCADA Control system.
- Excavation, and trenching work will be carried out to burry these pipes. Welding works will involve to connect these pipes. Pumping station construction will be done to push water towards Buraidah side. Construction of water storage tanks at Ashmasiah reservoir will also be part of this project.
- Finally testing and commissioning activity will be done. The system will be run at its high load and pressure tests will be done. This system will link to national water control center.
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