Makkah Governor to patronize Forum on Water and Energy 2 Jeddah

SWPF 2008 is dedicated to companies and investors aiming to
capitalize on additional 30 GW of power generating capacity targeted
by the Saudi Arabia's Water and Electricity Ministry for 2020.


These figures will double the current installed capacity of 29.1 GW
at a cost of an estimated US $ 90-100 Billion.


In addition, Saudi Arabia's state-owned Saline Water Conversion
Corp. (SWCC) has estimated that through 2020, the country will need
to spend US $ 50 Billion on water projects, many integrated with new
power generation capacity, in order to meet the Kingdom's equally
rapidly growing water demand.


During this crucial period of transformation and growth SWPF2008
will take a fresh look at the huge potential for investment and focus
on how the water and power industry can take the next vital steps
towards a successful and sustainable future.


--SPA