Saudi Arabia seeks firms for Rub Al-Khali power plant

12 June 2024

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Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax & Customs Authority (Zatca), in collaboration with the National Centre for Privatistion & PPP (NCP), has invited companies to prequalify for a contract to develop a hybrid power plant at the Empty Quarter (Rub Al-Khali) land port.

The project aims to reduce the use of diesel fuel by using renewable energy, and to ensure long-term power supply at the Empty Quarter land port.

According to Zatca, the project will be implemented in partnership with the private sector under a design, build, finance, operate, maintain and transfer contract model for 25 years in addition to the construction period.

In addition to building and operating the power plant, the project scope includes ensuring that the facility operates to defined requirements and output specifications and managing the power generation and the connection to the Zatca interface point for the entire project term.

The deadline for companies to submit their prequalification applications is 21 July.

This is the latest project announced by Zatca and the NCP. Other projects include the development of water and sewage treatment plants and residential buildings at several land ports in the kingdom.

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Jennifer Aguinaldo
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