Buenos Aires water utility moves toward private ownership
ブエノスアイレスの水道会社、再び民間運営へ時事・経済
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Argentina's government announced a winning bid for a controlling stake in AySA, the water and sanitation utility serving the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. According to the Buenos Aires Herald, a consortium offered $340 million for 90% of the company's shares. The utility provides running water to 14 million people and has been managed by the state for 20 years.
The successful group includes companies from Argentina, Brazil and the Netherlands. Argentine engineering firm Rowing leads the consortium, while a Brazilian partner is expected to manage technical operations. The concession is planned for 30 years, with a possible extension. The contract is scheduled to be signed before the end of the year, and full operational control is expected early in 2027.
The agreement also sets investment requirements. The buyers must invest $1.9 billion during the first five years and $15 billion over the full concession. Water and sewage coverage targets are included, while regulators have called a public hearing on utility prices. The reported sale therefore concerns both ownership and future service obligations; the operational handover has not yet been completed.