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Royal Decree No.M/49 of 1974 issuing the Cabinet Resolution No.1109 of 1974 approving the system of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation.

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Institution Water shortage/drought Monitoring Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Resolution establishing the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) consists of 20 articles. The main purpose of the Corporation is to filter the natural water resources by desalination of saline water in the regions and cities of the Kingdom in which the natural resources fail to meet their needs. The Corporation is also habilitated to produce electric power dependently when required for economic and technical reasons. The Corporation has the following main competencies (i) executing and managing desalination projects, including expansion, operation, and maintenance operations; (ii) training Saudi citizens in the fields of study, implementation, operation, and maintenance of desalination projects; (iii) concluding agreements and contracts for the sale of water and electric power with the distribution authorities, whether governmental or private; (iv) determining the prices of water and electricity and the terms of sale in consultation with the competent government agencies in accordance with the directives of the Council of Ministers. It is directed by a Board of Directors, which is the authority that conducts its affairs, sets the general policy, and monitors its implementation. The Corporation submits an annual report on its activities and financial position to the Council of Ministers.

Full text
Arabic
Website
laws.boe.gov.sa

References - Legislation

Amended by

Royal Decree No.M/10 of 2005 to amend the system of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation issued by Royal Decree No.M/49 of 1974.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2005

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Governance, Institution, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX