Saipem won a new onshore E&C contract worth approximately USD 350 million in Saudi Arabia. The Lump Sum Procure and Build contract has been awarded by the Emarat of the Makkah Province for the implementation of new Storm water Drainage System within the framework of the Jeddah Storm water Drainage Program Package 8, to be developed in Jeddah, on the Western coast of Saudi Arabia.

The contract encompasses procurement, installation, construction and assistance during the commissioning of a new rainwater drainage system, serving the Northern side of the City of Jeddah.

The system, scheduled to be completed in 18 months will mainly be running in the Southern and Western areas around the King Abdulaziz International Airport of Jeddah and will provide a long term drainage solution into the Red Sea.