Tap into a booming environmental market worth billions
Environmental sustainability is a key focus within Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, shaping major national projects and increasing demand for sustainable solutions in waste and water management. The Kingdom is now the world’s largest producer of desalinated water, supplying around 50% of its drinking water through desalination. Under the National Water Strategy 2030, an $80bn investment is planned to strengthen water sustainability and infrastructure. In parallel, government initiatives aim to divert 90% of waste from landfills by 2040 and establish over 1,300 recycling and disposal companies by 2035.
These commitments are creating a strong market for environmental technologies and solutions, attracting international participation and significant business opportunities.
Vision 2030
Saudi’s Vision 2030 is a comprehensive strategic plan initiated under the guidance of King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud and led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. It aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a diversified and dynamic economy by leveraging the country’s inherent strengths, such as its strategic location, investment capacity, and its central role in the Arab and Islamic worlds. The vision is built on the premise of maximizing potential, fostering economic growth, enhancing government efficiency, and improving the quality of life for Saudi citizens.
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Waste
- Riyadh Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Recycling Facility: This facility in Al Khair is meant to process C&D waste and achieve approximately 90% recycling efficiency.
- RDF & Tire Recycling JV (SIRC–EIG): This is a two-phase SAR 2.34 billion project that will produce refuse-derived fuel (RDF) and tire-oil..
- FAS Energy 10 MW Waste-to-Energy Pilot: Located in North-East Riyadh, this is a SAR 131 million pilot that will convert municipal waste into clean electricity.
Water
- Jubail 3A Independent Water Plant (IWP): This is a SAR 2.44 billion desalination plant producing 600,000 m³ per day of potable water.
- Rabigh 3 IWP (ACWA Power – SWPC): Signed under a 25-year PPP framework, this is a 600,000 m³/day desalination plant.
- Shuqaiq 3 IWP (Reverse Osmosis): A SAR 3 billion SWRO plant delivering 450,000 m³/day with 45% lower grid energy usage.
- Yanbu 4 IWP: A SAR3.3bn project, this plant provides potable water using advanced reverse osmosis technology powered by solar energy.
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