VA Tech WABAG Ltd. (WABAG), a leading Indian multinational in water technology, has secured a Letter of Award from the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) for the development of a 300 Million Litres per Day (MLD) Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project is valued at approximately USD 272 million (SAR 1,019 million / INR 2,332 crore).
The large-scale desalination project will be developed on a greenfield site along Saudi Arabia’s west coast. WABAG’s scope includes design, engineering, supply, construction, and commissioning of the plant, which will become a critical infrastructure component in the region’s water management strategy.
Following the Letter of Award, contracting formalities will begin, and the official execution start date will be announced after the contract is signed.
Commenting on the win, Mr. Rohan Mittal, Head of Strategy and Business Growth – GCC, said, “We are immensely proud to have emerged successful in this prestigious project not just once, but twice. This repeat success underscores the strength of our technical competence, competitiveness, and deep-rooted capabilities in executing large and complex desalination projects.”
The project plays a key role in supporting the Kingdom’s water sustainability initiatives and is aligned with the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. It also strengthens WABAG’s global footprint and leadership in the desalination sector, especially in high-demand regions such as the Middle East.