Saudi Arabia is inviting bids for the development of new gas distribution networks in central and western regions that will facilitate planned industrial growth. Aramco is currently expanding its Master Gas System (MGS) transmission network to new demand centers, and the kingdom is turning to the private sector to build the distribution networks necessary to bring gas to end-users.
In a 28 September announcement, the Ministry opened prequalification for contracts “related to the licensing, development, ownership, and operation of natural gas distribution networks in various Industrial Cities, namely: Sudair City for Industry and Businesses, Al-Kharj Industrial City, and Jeddah’s First, Second, and Third Industrial Cities.” (CONTINUED - 685 WORDS)