Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) joint venture, has signed a 30-year agreement with Marafiq, Veolia and Lamar, for the treatment and recycling of industrial wastewater in Jubail Industrial City, the largest Petrochemicals hub in the Middle East.
The initiative will be launched in the third quarter of 2028 and includes a $500 million cutting edge water reuse plant with a capacity of nearly 8,760,000 m3 per year to be built in Jubail and a 30-year operation and maintenance service.
Based in Jubail Industrial City, SATORP is one of the world’s most advanced refineries, processing 465,000 barrels per day of Arabian Heavy Crude into high-value fuels and petrochemicals. In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, SATORP supports industrial diversification, job creation, and global competitiveness, while driving sustainable growth and energy security through the integration of refining and petrochemicals.
“This project is perfectly in line with the Kingdom’s strategy to reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities and promote a circular economy approach. Maximizing the reuse of industrial wastewater is the key to preserving the precious water resources, thereby strengthening the resilience of both industry and the territory. Veolia and Marafiq, the pioneers and leading providers of complex industrial wastewater management solutions in the Middle East, will operate the wastewater treatment plant in Jubail, leveraging on their comprehensive expertise covering the entire industrial wastewater treatment chain.”
Al Hatlani pointed out that the plant will be owned by a consortium led by Marafiq, together with Veolia and Lamar, while operations will be managed by Veolia in partnership with Marafiq. He added that their joint efforts will focus on maximizing water recovery, recycling effluents from SATORP’s petrochemical Value Park, and returning them to clients, while also establishing innovative circular economy and energy loops.
Estelle Brachlianoff, Chief Executive Officer of Veolia stated that, “By innovating and advancing large-scale wastewater recycling in Jubail, Veolia reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and leading the transition to a more circular economy in the Middle East. We are extremely proud to continue supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its journey towards sustainable growth by leveraging our expertise and cutting-edge technologies in industrial wastewater treatment.”
Brachlianoff further noted that, “As a technology provider, process designer, investor, and operator, Veolia is engaged at every level of this unprecedented project, which opens a new chapter for the global industry. This is the very essence of GreenUp, particularly in water technologies and in the Middle East, which are boosters of our strategic program”
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Mohamed Zuabi, Chief Executive Officer of Marafiq, said that the agreement aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable industrial practices in Jubail, the hub of the Middle East’s petrochemical industry. He noted that by treating and recycling industrial wastewater, the project will not only reduce environmental impact but also support the Kingdom’s circular economy strategy.
Zuabi added that through innovation and collaboration, the initiative will drive significant resource recovery, ensuring water and spent caustic are efficiently recycled for reuse, securing a more sustainable future for both the AMIRAL Complex and the Kingdom.
Dr. Lina Noureddin, CEO of Lamar Holding, said the partnership with SATORP, Veolia and Marafiq marks a major milestone for sustainable infrastructure in the Kingdom. She noted that as a leading GCC developer of large-scale PPP projects, Lamar is committed to advancing the Kingdom’s strategic goals by combining global expertise with local execution to deliver long-term value for Saudi Arabia’s industrial ecosystem, she added.
By advancing large-scale wastewater recycling in Jubail, Marafiq, Veolia, and Lamar reaffirm their commitment to supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and leading the transition to a more circular economy in the Middle East. This long-term partnership with SATORP marks a major milestone in the region’s shift towards sustainable industrial solutions and it is paving the way for a lower-impact industrial future in the Middle East.
