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2006 Private Participation in Infrastructure: Water Projects Summary

Core Content

The Private Participation in Infrastructure Database (PPI Database) reports on private sector involvement in water infrastructure projects across low- and middle-income countries in 2006. A total of 47 projects were implemented, involving US$2 billion in investment commitments. The number of water projects decreased by 20% from 2005 and 10% from 2004, but remained among the highest levels since 1995. Additionally, 11 contracts were awarded but did not reach financial closure by the end of 2006.

Main Highlights of 2006

• New private activity was primarily focused on treatment plants, which accounted for 31 of the 47 projects.
• Water utility contracts made up the remaining 16 projects.
• China was the leading country in terms of both investment and project count, with 44% of total investment and 67% of projects.
• The Philippines contributed 25% of total investment, mainly due to the Maynilad Water Services second concession.
• Regional activity saw a concentration of projects in East Asia and Europe and Central Asia, while Latin America and the Middle East and North Africa had limited activity.

Key Projects by Region

East Asia and Pacific

• China had 32 projects involving US$890 million in investment, with 31 projects being treatment plants and 1 a utility lease.
• Projects included:
  • Anhui Xiuning County Wastewater Treatment Plant (US$10 million, 40,000 m³/day)
  • Beijing Underground Waste Water Treatment Facility (US$13.8 million, 40,000 m³/day)
  • Changshu Water Supply Company Ltd. (US$432.5 million, 455,000 connections)
  • Suzhou Wastewater Treatment Facility (US$62.7 million, 150,000 m³/day)
  • Wuhan City Waste Water Treatment Facility (US$0 million, 0 m³/day)
  • Tianjin Municipal Water Treatment Plant (US$2 million, 20,000 m³/day)
  • Liuzhou Water Services (US$432.5 million, 455,000 connections)
  • Note: Some projects were in construction, while others were operational or canceled.

Europe and Central Asia

• Five countries reported private activity in water projects: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russian Federation, and Slovak Republic.
• Projects included:
  • Prostejov Water Company (Czech Republic) – Lease contract, 17,500 connections
  • Slany Water and Wastewater (Czech Republic) – Lease contract, 5,200 connections
  • Erd Region Water Management Contract (Hungary) – Management contract, 25,000 connections
  • Wozniky Water Services (Poland) – Management contract, 2,500 connections
  • Krasnodar Water Utility (Russian Federation) – Concession, 710,000 population
  • Krasnokamsk Water Utility (Russian Federation) – Lease contract, 53,000 population
  • Tyumen Water Utility (Russian Federation) – Concession, 511,000 population
  • Banska Bystrica Water and Wastewater (Slovak Republic) – Lease contract, 81,700 population
  • Poprad Water and Wastewater (Slovak Republic) – Lease contract, 55,200 population

Latin America and the Caribbean

• Only one new contract was implemented: Aguas Kpital de Cucuta in Colombia.
• The project involved 130,000 water connections and was a concession with US$305 million investment.
• Activity in the region was at its lowest level since the early 1990s.

Middle East and North Africa

• Oman had one project: a five-year management contract for wastewater services in Muscat.
• The project involved 700,000 population and was a management contract with US$0 investment.

Sub-Saharan Africa

• Two projects were implemented:
  • Senegalaise des Eaux second lease – Lease contract, 428,000 connections
  • Maluti-a-Phofung water service provision – Management contract, 59,000 connections
• Both projects were operational and involved local sponsors.

Potential New Projects (Not Financially Closed)

• 11 contracts were awarded in 2006 but did not reach financial closure by year-end.
• Notable examples:
  • Brazil's Rio Claro wastewater treatment – A 30-year public-private partnership with US$0 investment.
  • Nepal's Kathmandu water utility – A management contract with US$0 investment.
  • Algeria had three management contracts and six treatment plants.

Cancelled and Distressed Projects

• 54 water contracts were cancelled by 2006, representing 10% of all water projects and over 30% of committed investment from 1990 to 2006.
• Cancelled projects included:
  • Elsaban Water Concession (Albania)
  • Aguas Argentinas (Argentina)
  • Aguas del Gran Buenos Aires (Argentina)
  • Aguas provinciales de Santa Fe (Argentina)
  • Aguas Tratadas de Xalapa (Mexico)
  • Aguas de la Costa (Uruguay)
  • Rayong Waterworks (Thailand)
  • Four treatment plants in China

Concluded Projects in 2006

• Four water utility contracts were concluded in 2006:
  • Three management contracts:
    • Johannesburg Water (South Africa)
    • Tripoli Water (Lebanon)
    • Amman Water Treatment and Distribution (Jordan)
  • One concession:
    • Mirassol Water and Waterwaste System (Brazil)
• Only one new contract was planned for the Brazilian utility.

Summary Table

Key Takeaways

• China dominated private activity in water infrastructure in 2006, with the highest number of projects and investment.
• Treatment plants were the most common type of project, with a significant increase in capacity.
• Philippines and Thailand contributed notable projects, especially in utilities.
• Distressed and cancelled projects increased by 11, highlighting challenges in private participation.
• Regional activity varied, with East Asia and Europe and Central Asia showing the most investment and implementation.