The Knowledge Economic City has signed a contract with a consortium of three companies in order to build a chilled water district cooling plant, where the consortium’s services would be based on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model.

The three companies are City Cool, Johnson Controls Arabia (JCA), and ADC Energy System. The contract will lead to the building of a plant of 21,000 tons of refrigeration over two phases at the Madinah Hub area, ‘Multaka Almadinah,’ to provide cooling services to the mall, the Hilton tower, and the branded residence tower.

This station will deliver air conditioning services for this area in alignment with Knowledge Economic City’s commitment to establishing an outstanding destination that adheres to international standards.

According to the statement, “This endeavor aims to support the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by fostering a dynamic community wherein residents can embrace a healthy lifestyle and thrive in a positive, appealing environment.”

Further, the consortium of the three companies will provide their services based on a BOOT arrangement, where Johnson Controls Arabia will supply YORK Chillers, ADC Energy Systems will perform the engineering, the procurement, and the construction of the District Cooling Plant. Additionally, City Cool will perform the operation, maintenance, and facility management for 25 years from the operating date with the aim of sustainability and energy efficiency as part of the alignment with the objectives of the Knowledge Economic City.

Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Mohammed Al Sheikh Al-Mubarak, CEO of Knowledge Economic City, emphasized that this partnership serves as a testament to the significant progress in the quality of the advanced district cooling services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“Through the provision of cutting-edge environmentally friendly cooling and air conditioning systems, we are championing innovative urban development while concurrently reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and safeguarding the environment in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030,” Mr. Al-Mubarak added.