HOCHTIEF Awarded River Water Treatment Plant Contract For Germany's Semiconductor Industry

Project underscores strategic focus on high-growth future markets

HOCHTIEF has been awarded a contract by SachsenEnergie to design and build a modern river water treatment plant supporting the semiconductor industry in Dresden, Germany. From 2030, the facility will supply industrial water from the Elbe River to companies located in Europe’s largest semiconductor cluster. The contract is valued in the three-digit million-euro range.

“This project underscores our strategic focus on high-growth future markets such as semiconductors, energy, and sustainable infrastructure,” said Juan Santamaría, Chief Executive Officer of HOCHTIEF. “By combining design, delivery and operational expertise, we are helping secure critical industrial water supply while supporting the sustainable development of a key European technology hub.”

HOCHTIEF will execute the project under a two-stage procurement model involving a design phase to April 2028, with construction scheduled to commence in mid-2027. Construction will be followed by a one-year trial operation period and a multi-year maintenance contract.

The scope includes the turnkey delivery of a high-capacity water treatment plant, including building construction, plant engineering, and process engineering. The facility will operate as a central water supplier for the semiconductor industry in the Dresden region.

About HOCHTIEF
HOCHTIEF is an engineering-led global infrastructure solutions provider with leading positions in North America, Australia and Europe and a strong presence in the rapidly expanding strategic growth markets of data centers, energy and sustainable infrastructure markets. With around 62,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 38.2 billion in 2025, HOCHTIEF is the leading construction management and green building company in the U.S. (through Turner), the largest contractor in the Australian infrastructure services market (CIMIC), a key player in U.S. transportation infrastructure (FlatironDragados) and a renowned civil engineering and building construction company in Europe. The Group’s PPP and infrastructure development activity is complemented by its 20% stake in the leading international toll road concessions operator Abertis. HOCHTIEF’s strong competitive position is underpinned by the Group’s engineering know-how, innovative digital systems and supply chain & logistics solutions. Thanks to its long-standing commitment to sustainability, HOCHTIEF, where green projects account for almost 50% of Group sales, has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices since 2006 and is committed to delivering on its ESG agenda including a net-zero target for 2045. For more information, visit www.hochtief.com.