May 15, 2025 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
This agreement, formalised during US President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, highlights enhanced US-Saudi infrastructure collaboration.
Bechtel has reached an agreement with the King Salman International Airport (KISA) Development CompanyAto be the delivery partner for three new terminals at the new airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.
This agreement was formalised during a visit by US President Trump to Saudi Arabia.
The expansion of KSIA is a key component of Saudi ArabiaaEUR(TM)s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the nationaEUR(TM)s economy away from oil.
Upon completion, the airport is projected to become the largest in the world, with the capacity to accommodate 185 million passengers and manage 3.5 million tonnes of cargo annually by 2050.
Bechtel will collaborate with the King Salman International Airport Development CompanyAto deliver a terminal dedicated to commercial airlines, a Terminal 6 for low-cost carriers, and a new private aviation terminal equipped with hangars.
The project team aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification by incorporating sustainable design and construction practices across all three terminals.
The new terminals are expected to bolster economic development in Riyadh and enhance international connectivity, according to Bechtel.
The airport will replace the existing infrastructure at King Khalid International Airport.
Bechtel Infrastructure Business president Darren Mort said: aEURoeThe King Salman International Airport is a landmark project that will reshape Riyadh and enhance the lives and communities it serves.
aEURoeBechtelaEUR(TM)s award-winning aviation team has delivered some of the worldaEUR(TM)s largest and most complex airports, incorporating innovative and sustainable solutions.aEUR
Bechtel has previously completed more than 300 projects in Saudi Arabia, including the recently inaugurated Riyadh Metro.
In 2022, Saudi Arabia unveiled a masterplan for KSIA, aimed at establishing Riyadh as a global logistics hub and boosting transport, trade, and tourism.
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