# Italmatch Chemicals signs long-term supply agreement with Saudi Water Authority

Italmatch Chemicals signed a long-term supply agreement with the Saudi Water Authority for water treatment and desalination applications. The agreement supports Italmatch's localization program, which includes investment of up to $500 million in phosphorus derivatives and a new facility targeted for completion by end of 2027, creating around 300 jobs.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-09-04
- Where: Saudi Arabia
- Jobs: 300
- Status: announced
- Products: scale inhibitors, phosphorus derivatives, water treatment additives
- Sectors: [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Italmatch Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/27695.md)
- [Saudi Water Authority](https://endata.com/companies/12251.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [h2oglobalnews.com](https://h2oglobalnews.com/italmatch-saudi-water-authority-supply-agreement/), 2026-09-04: "Italmatch says it is currently Saudi Arabia’s largest supplier of scale inhibitors for desalination, treating approximately 80% of the water generated in the country."

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