Saudi Arabia's first direct lithium extraction (DLE) demonstration plant – up to 2,000 t/yr battery-grade lithium carbonate, turnkey
أول مشروع لاستخلاص الليثيوم المباشر في المملكة – حتى 2,000 طن سنوياً من كربونات الليثيوم، تسليم مفتاح
Turnkey brine pre-treatment, DLE and carbonation plant targeting late-2027 start-up (up to USD 200M) – process equipment, piping, E&I and water-treatment vendors should pursue NESR packages.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Client / owner | Saudi Aramco |
| Awarded to | National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) – NEDA segment |
| Value | USD 200M |
| Announced | 08 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Factories & industrial plants, Oil, gas & petrochemical plants |
Trades and packages needed
- Mechanical erection & equipment installation (main package)
- Process piping fabrication & welding (main package)
- Pressure vessels, tanks & heat exchangers (main package)
- Electrical & instrumentation (E&I) installation (main package)
- Water & wastewater treatment equipment
- Pipes, valves & fittings supply
- NDT, inspection & certification
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.