Saudi Aramco - Zuluf Independent Water Treatment Plant: Phase 2

General Information
Owner Saudi Aramco
Masterplan Project (Parent Profile)
Location Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Status --
Sector Water, Treatment, Water Treatment Plant
Contract Type Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT)
Onshore/Offshore Onshore
Greenfield/Brownfield Greenfield
Progress 0
Estimated Budget Value ---
Contract Value 300
Net Value $300m
Award Date March 2026
Completion Date December 2028
Last Updated On March 2026
ProjectId (Old, New) 512618, 512618


Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) is undertaking the construction of the second phase of Zuluf water treatment plant located at Tanajib, Saudi Arabia.

The first phase of the project will have a capacity of 185,000 m3/day. The second phase project is expected to double the capacity of the Zuluf WTP after completion.

The US$300 million project includes the following:

1. Construction of water treatment plant

2. Construction of storage tanks

3. Construction of pumping stations

4. Construction of transmission line

5. Installation of inlet/outlet channels

6. Installation of control systems

7. Construction of associated facilities

Second Section

12 March 2026

Samsung has been appointed as the main contractor on the project and Almar Water Solutions has been appointed as the developer.

19 February 2026

The market sources that indicates the main contract tender is expected to be awarded to Samsung E&A.

01 December 2025

The project is expected to be awarded soon.

14 October 2025

The main contract bids have been submitted and currently under evaluation. The following companies have submitted the bids on the project: Al Jomaih Energy and Water Company, Fisia Italimpianti and Hyundai Engineering and Construction.

10 July 2025

The main contract tender has been issued and the bid submission deadline due by the end of August 2025. Al Jomaih Energy and Water Company is expected to submit the main contract bid.