Saudi-based Almar Water Solutions, a leading global water services provider, has joined hands with its consortium partners to break ground on the Zuluf Water Treatment Plant, a major project of global oil giant Aramco. 

 

It is the first outsourcing of a water project under a public private partnership (PPP) agreement that Aramco has launched. 

 

For the execution and operation of the plant, Almar Water Solutions is collaborating with a consortium comprising Saudi group Al Jomaih Energy and Water Company (AEW), Italian EPC contractor Fisia Italimpianti and Aquatech International, a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions based in Pennsylvania, US.

 

The project is being implemented on a BOOT (build, own, operate and transfer) model for a 25-year tenure.

 

On completion, the Zuluf Water Treatment Plant will boast a 185,000 cu m per day capacity, contributing significantly to sustainable water solutions in Saudi Arabia.

 

The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by representatives from Aramco, Almar Water Solutions, Al Jomaih Energy & Water and Fisia Italimpianti. 

 

Speaking on the occasion, the officials from each participating company shared their insights and visions for the Zuluf project. 

 

As part of the ceremony, attendees were treated to an exclusive preview of the project's advances, showcasing the cutting-edge technology and infrastructure that will make the Zuluf Water Treatment Plant a beacon of sustainable water management. The event culminated with the laying of the foundation stone for the utility project. 

 

Almar Water Solutions CEO Carlos Cosin said: "The Zuluf Water Treatment Plant is more than a project; it is a testament to our dedication in providing clean water to the broader region. This initiative is emblematic in a region teeming with opportunities, showcasing our commitment to sustainable development and meeting the growing water demands of the area."

 

A part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, Almar embraces technology to help partners and customers access solutions that prioritize efficiency and reduce waste. 

 

"Through projects like this, Abdul Latif Jameel Energy is diversifying its portfolio in the Saudi water sector creating a broad network of large-scale water-based projects, which includes partnerships with leading global waste and water treatment engineering, services, and technology providersm," he added.

 

The collaboration between Almar Water Solutions, AEW and Aramco, represents a strategic partnership aimed at developing a cutting-edge water treatment facility to support the Zuluf project. The contract, signed in December 2022, reached financial closure by mid-March last year.-TradeArabia News Service