VOL. XL

No. 16

21-April-1997

SAUDI ARABIA

Snamprogetti/Saipem Win $223Mn Contract ForSaudi Water Project

The Saudi Ministry of Agriculture and Water has awarded Snamprogetti and Saipemof Italy a contract worth some $223.5mn for a water project in the Kingdom. The contractincludes the construction of 164.2 kms. of pipelines to deliver water from the Shu'aibadesalination plant (Phase 2) to Jiddah, Mecca and Taif, as well as pumping stations and water tanks.Work on the project is due for completion...