Jordan Water Sector Infrastructure Development

Jordan's acute water scarcity is driving a pipeline of multi‑billion‑dollar infrastructure projects and technology tenders that present immediate opportunities for international and U.S. firms. Central to the national drive is the National Conveyance Project (NCP), a Government of Jordan initiative estimated at about $6 billion that is expected to supply roughly 40% of the country's drinking water. Financial close is targeted for 2026, with construction anticipated to start by the end of that year and operations projected to commence by 2030.

"Companies that engage early to track upcoming tenders and align with national priorities will be better positioned to capture deals," industry advisers say.

Context and project details

Jordan's water sector is led by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), the Jordan Valley Authority and the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ). Implementation and operations are supported by key utilities including Miyahuna, Yarmouk Water Company, and Aqaba Water Company. Donor and lender support is prominent across major projects, and the market is open to technologies including desalination, wastewater treatment, pipeline infrastructure, non‑revenue water (NRW) reduction, and digital water solutions.

• National Conveyance Project (NCP): Estimated value about $6 billion. Timeline: Financial close 2026; construction expected end‑2026; operations by 2030. Components include major desalination, a conveyance pipeline system and energy infrastructure.
• NCP Readiness Program: Approximately 11 bulk drinking water infrastructure projects (pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations) to deliver NCP water to customers. Estimated value: $800+ million. Timeline: Rolling implementation aligned with NCP (2026–2030). Funded by multiple donors and lenders.
• Wadi Zarqa Wastewater Treatment Plant: Design‑Build‑Operate scheme with initial capacity 150,000 m³/day, expandable to 350,000 m³/day; includes energy efficiency and reuse components. Estimated value: multi‑hundred million USD. Design‑build period ~36 months (Early 2028–Early 2031); 20‑year operation service period (2031–2051).
• As‑Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion: Supports increased wastewater flows and improved efficiency. Estimated value: $29.4 million. Implementation expected to start in 2026.
• NRW and digital transformation projects: Multiple nationwide NRW tenders for network upgrades, leakage reduction, smart metering and SCADA deployments (multi‑hundred million USD). A distinct Design of Operating Technology Digital Transformation Project aims to establish a unified SCADA enterprise architecture for WAJ and utilities; estimated value: multi‑million USD, implementation beginning September 2026 and lasting over five years.
• NRW Reduction / PBC / PPP: A performance‑based contract or PPP focused on NRW reduction, network rehabilitation and long‑term O&M of substantial parts of Amman's network. Supported by the GoJ and the International Finance Corporation (IFC); estimated value: multi‑hundred million USD. RFP and contract award expected in 2026 with a project duration of ~24 years.
• Other donor projects: Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project (~$300 million; World Bank, AFD, GCFF; 2023–2028) and a KfW‑funded Sustainable Wastewater Management Project (~$60 million).

Outlook

"U.S. companies are encouraged to contact our office and monitor procurement opportunities from Jordanian water entities as well as donor funded projects," advisers note, highlighting the active role of external financiers. For exporters and technology providers, early engagement to align offerings with the NCP and associated readiness and NRW programs is positioned as the most effective route to win contracts.

Companies seeking further information or procurement guidance are invited to contact office.amman@trade.gov for details on tenders, donor‑funded programs and timelines. With major milestones clustered around 2026–2030, the coming 12–36 months will be critical for firms looking to participate in Jordan's largest water infrastructure build‑out in decades.