SWA offers Yanbu plant assets to maximize economic value

The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) launched the sale of the assets of the Yanbu Desalination Plant (Phase II) as part of its shift toward reverse osmosis desalination technology, aiming to maximize the economic value of industrial assets, enhance resource efficiency, support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, and advance sustainability and circular economy practices.

The offering includes industrial assets with an estimated total weight of more than 110,000 tons, 162 MW of power generation capacity, and water desalination capacity of up to 212,000 cubic meters per day, creating investment opportunities to repurpose these assets for a wide range of industrial and operational uses, according to Argaam’s data.

The assets also include approximately 5,000 tons of high-value industrial metals, including copper, titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel, further increasing the economic value of the assets, expanding investment opportunities in their components, and improving resource utilization efficiency.

SWA said the offering aligns with its strategy to adopt best practices in asset management and encourage private-sector participation, supporting the growth of water-related industries and services, boosting local content, and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

The authority invited investors and interested parties to review the investment opportunity details, tender requirements, and procedures through the authority’s platforms.