Jabal Omar Development Company district cooling scheme expansion, Saudi Arabia

22nd June 2018 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Jabal Omar Development Company district cooling scheme expansion, Saudi Arabia

Name of the Project
Jabal Omar Development Company (JODC) district cooling scheme expansion.

Location
The project is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Client
Central District Cooling Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Tabreed.

Project Description
The project entails the expansion of the Central District Cooling Company’s Jabal Omar Development Company district cooling scheme.

The expansion will create additional cooling capacity of 12 000 refrigeration tons (RT) for an ultimate cooling capacity of 47 000 RT.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
The project is valued at SR160-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
SNC-Lavalin has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the project.

SNC-Lavalin will be responsible for the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the additional cooling capacity, including all the associated equipment, energy transfer stations and chilled water network.

Engineering work on the project is under way, preparatory construction activities are ongoing, with plant construction scheduled to begin July 2018.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
SNC-Lavalin (EPC).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Saudi Tabreed, tel +966 13 8872744, fax +966 13 8873744 or email contacts@sauditabreed.com.