ACWA Power announce Strategic Acquisition of Assets in Bahrain and Kuwait
London, February 20, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) –––ACWA Power has announced the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the regional subsidiary of French utility developer ENGIE, to acquire assets at an amount of $693 million. This strategic acquisition encompasses operating capacities of 4.61GW of gas-fired power generation and 1.11 million cubic meters per day (m3/day) of water desalination facilities, as well as the related operations and maintenance companies in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Under the terms of the agreement, ACWA Power will acquire ENGIE’s shares in the four key operating assets. This includes an 18% stake in the Az Zour North (IWPP) in Kuwait, alongside 45% stakes in both the Al Ezzel (IPP) and Al Dur (IWPP) projects, as well as a 30% stake in the Al Hidd (IWPP) facility, all situated in Bahrain. ACWA Power will also acquire a portfolio of companies responsible for the operation and maintenance of the four assets, specifically Az Zour North O&M Company (50% stake) and Al Ezzel O&M Company (100% stake). Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory and other stakeholder approvals.
Information Source: . Read More
Oil and gas press covers, Energy Monitor, Climate, Gas,Renewable, Oil and Gas, Wind, Biomass, Sustainability, Oil Price, LPG, Solar, Marine, Aviation, Fuel, Hydrogen, Electric ,EV, Gas,
