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SAWACO Water Desalination


P.O. Box 5604,
Jeddah 21432,
Saudi Arabia
T: +966-2-6644101 (Head Office), 966-2-6560084 (Obhur Plant), 966-2-6076672 (CROP Plant), 966-2-2902156 (SOJECO Plant)
F: +966-2-6673999 (Head Office), 966-2-6561017 (Obhur Plant), 966-2-6076671 (CROP Plant)
E: info@sawaco.com

SAWACO Water Desalination is a member of Saudi Brothers Commercial Group (SBCG) and a cornerstone in water related activities of this Saudi-based Group.

SAWACO is the first private water utility established in Saudi Arabia under license by Ministry of Water in the year 2000 well before IWPP and PPP initiatives were launched.

SAWACO is certified by internationally recognized quality, environment, health & safety management systems and standards such as ISO9001: 2015, ISO14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 & HACCP.

SAWACO currently owns over 40,000 m³/day desalination capacity with its multi-plants under 24 hours operation. In addition, a new plant with capacity of 9,000m³/day is under construction. SAWACO has a sizeable fleet of trucks fitted with stainless steel tankers Grade 316-L conforming to HACCP requirement. The ample storage facility of Post-Tensioned Reinforced Concrete water tanks avoid ion exchange between water and tank, and the inner surface of the tanks are coated with food grade epoxy.

SAWACO produces and distributes water for different uses and customer classes. SAWACO assures that quality water surpasses standards set by World Health Organization and Saudi Arabian Standard Organization.

SAWACO’s line of business includes BOT and BOO solutions for the provision of desalinated water both public and private sectors throughout MENA region. In addition, Sawaco undertakes Operation & Maintenance of desalination plants all over MENA region

Selected References: Developer/Co-developer

  • Ma'aden, Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia 2022, 6,000 m³/d RO
  • Ma'aden, Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia 2022, 6,000 m³/d RO

Selected References: Plant Owner

  • RABIGH-3 IWP, Saudi Arabia 2019, 600,000 m³/d RO
  • Rabigh 3 IWP, Saudi Arabia 2019, 600,000 m³/d RO
  • Multiple Compact Units, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2018, 9,000 m³/d RO
  • Three Emergency Sawaco Plants (Multiple Compact Units), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2018, 450 m³/d RO
  • Store City Plant (under construction), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2017, 5,000 m³/d RO
  • South Jeddah Corniche (SoJeCo), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2013, 15,000 m³/d RO
  • Corniche Reverse Osmosis Plant (CROP), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2007, 4,500 m³/d RO
  • North Obhur Desalination Plant, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2001, 15,350 m³/d RO

Selected References: Plant Owner and Operator

  • SAWACO Store City Plant, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2014, 15,000 m³/d RO

Selected References: Developer and O&M

  • Store City Plant, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2012, 5,000 m³/d RO
  • South Jeddah Corniche Desalination Plant (SOJECO), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2010, 16,500 m³/d RO
  • Rosewood Corniche Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2010, 1,000 m³/d RO
  • Corniche Reverse Osmosis Plant (CROP), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2007, 4,500 m³/d RO
  • North Obhur Desalination Plant, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2001, 15,350 m³/d RO

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