ACCIONA and BRK win the water management contract for 151 municipalities in Pernambuco with an investment of €2.380 billion

 

ACCIONA, in consortium with the local firm BRK, has won the concession for treated water distribution and sewage services in 151 municipalities of Pernambuco, in northeastern Brazil. This operation will mobilize an investment of 2.380 millones de euros (BRL 15.400 billion) to modernize critical infrastructure and serve nearly seven million people over the next 35 years.

 

This contract strengthens the company's position in the Latin American market and aligns with the objectives of New Legal Framework for the Integrated Water Cycle of PernambucoThe established goal is ambitious: to achieve universal access to water (99%) and to the sewerage system (90%) by the year 2033.

 

Project scope and distribution of responsibilities

 

Under the terms of the agreement, the consortium will manage both water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment in the extensive area awarded. For its part, the Pernambuco Sanitation Company (Compesa) It will maintain its role in the production and sale of treated water to the concessionaire. The project includes specific clauses for the gradual reduction of water losses and the implementation of mechanisms to address supply intermittency.

 

Key Facts about the Pernambuco Project	Figures and Details
Location	151 municipalities in Pernambuco (Northeast Brazil)
Total inversion	BRL 15.400 billion (€2.380 billion)
Duration of the Concession	35 years in the Making
Beneficiary Population	Approximately 7 million inhabitants
Objectives 2033	99% access to water / 90% sewage

 

Consolidation in the Brazilian water sector: three contracts in one year

 

 

The award in Pernambuco marks the third major water project that ACCIONA Specifically in Brazil during this period, demonstrating an aggressive expansion strategy in the sanitation sector.

 

Previously, the company closed strategic agreements in other key regions:

 

• Paraná (January): Concession contract with Sanitize for 324 million euros to operate in 48 municipalities in the West and Central-East regions. Includes operation and maintenance for 24 years.
• Holy Spirit (October): Agree with CESAN for the urban sanitation of eight municipalities, with investments of 85 million euros and a validity of 23 years.
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Project	Client Entity	Geographic Scope	Value / Investment
Pernambuco	Compesa / Local Government	151 municipalities	€2.380 million
Paraná	Sanitize	48 municipalities	€324 million
Espírito Santo	CESAN	8 municipalities	€85 million

 

 

25-year track record in a strategic market

 

 

ACCIONA It has accumulated over a quarter of a century of operations in Brazil, executing large-scale infrastructure projects. Among its flagship projects are Terminal 2 of Port of Açu in Rio de Janeiro and the conversion of the station Julio Prestes in São Paulo. Currently, the firm is also leading the construction of the Line 6 of the São Paulo metro, considered the largest infrastructure project in Latin America.

 

In the specific field of water treatment, their experience includes:

• Alcântara basin sanitation system in São Gonçalo (Rio de Janeiro).
• Design and construction of the wastewater treatment system in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe (Pernambuco).
• Operation of the energy cogeneration system of the Arrudas wastewater treatment plant (Minas Gerais).

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the concession in Pernambuco

 

What is the main objective of ACCIONA's investment in Pernambuco?
The goal is to modernize the infrastructure to guarantee universal access to treated water (99%) and sewage (90%) by 2033, benefiting seven million people.

 

What role does the local company Compesa play in this agreement?
While the consortium ACCIONA-BRK It is responsible for distribution and sanitation, compensates will continue to be responsible for the production and sale of treated water to the concessionaire.

 

Is this ACCIONA's only recent water project in Brazil?
No, it's the third this year. It adds to the concessions obtained in January in the state of Paraná and in October in Espírito Santo, consolidating its presence in the sector. utilities Brazilian.