The water infrastructure sector...
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The water infrastructure sector
globally
Toronto, December, 6th – 2011
Juan Antonio Guijarro General Director of Aqualogy
Business Development AGBAR
Ciril Rozman General Director of Concessions AGBAR
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Introduction: World challenges in the water sector
1. The urgent need for investment in water infrastructure
2. Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors
3. How water scarcity and climate change impact the business model for water utilities
4. Where the best growth potential lies
Increase in global water demand and water access
* World population prospects (urbanisation)
Introduction: World challenges in the water sector
Water consumption has risen sharply in the past and is likely to continue increasing:• In 1950: 1,480 km3 • Current consumption:
4,500km3 (x3)• Estimated consumption in
2030: >6,500km3 (+45%)• The extra demand can be explained by persistent population growth as well as higher per capita consumption due to improved living Standards•2010: half of the developing countries’ populations lives in cities• 1.5bn more people in 2030 (+30%), 99% in urban areas • Urbanisation: in 2030, ~60% of population in urban areas (vs. 50% in 2009)
Source: United Nations - 2009
Water scarcity is a worldwide challenge, which requires technological, regulatory, financial and societal innovation
* Millennium Development Goals (MDG)
Source: United Nations. The Millennium Development Goals Report 2009
* Water scarcity
Source: FAO
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2.2 The dynamics of water use 1900 – 2025 2.2 The dynamics of water use 1900 – 2025 2.2 The dynamics of water use 1900 – 2025
Increase in the intensive agriculture
Source: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) & International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
A forward-looking agricultural sector will play a major role to address some of the biggest challenges ahead, such as global food security, biodiversity loss and the sustainable management of natural resources.
Water use
Region 1964-1966 2015
Increase (%)
World 2,358 2,940 0.25Developing countries 2,054 2,850 0.39Industrialized countries 2,947 3,440 0.17
Global and regional per capita food consumption (kcal per capita per day)
Source: WHO4
Introduction: World challenges in the water sector
The increasing need of food supply requires a more efficient use of water in agriculture
Urbanisation
Acid rain
Pollution
Floods
Deforestation
Drought Source: OECD – World environmental outlook to 2030 (NB – pre crisis estimates )
Notes (1) Brazil, Russia, India and China (2) Developing countries
Increasing GHG emissions are accelerating Climate Change, and resulting in a raise of global temperatures
• GHG emissions increase is expected to accelerate from 2010 to 2050
• This unabated emission pathway could lead to high levels of global warming, with long-term average temperatures likely to be <4-6°C
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Global changes and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
Introduction: World challenges in the water sector
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Introduction: World challenges in the water sector
1. The urgent need for investment in water infrastructure
2. Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors
3. How water scarcity and climate change impact the business model for water utilities
4. Where the best growth potential lies
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The urgent need for investment in water infrastructure1
• Much of the water and wastewater infrastructure in the developed world is now over 50 years old and is in need of replacement, upgrade and repair. In particular, in-ground pipes laid down over the last century are deteriorating and in need of replacement
• This is a particular problem in Europe and the United States. Due to this lack of investment in water infrastructures, costs of maintenance and losses for unaccounted for water due to leakage of pipes areincreasing. The water infrastructure investments needs in the US for the next 20 years are estimated in more than $500 bn
• The developing countries need investments in water infrastructures to reach the Millennium Development Goals
Aging infrastructure needs to be renewed
Source: GWI - Water Technology Markets 2010 7
The world challenges of the water market require a huge effort in constructing
and delivering suitable infrastructures
The urgent need for investment in water infrastructure1
Sources : 2011 Global Market Study (GWI); United Nations
Large investments in water and sanitation infrastructure are still needed, in particular in developing regions
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2001-2008
1990-2000
Investment commitments to water projects with private participation in developing
countries during the years 1990-2008 is low in comparison to other sectors
8(1) CIS: Commonwealth Independent States (former Soviet Republics)
(1)(1)
Total: $797 bn
Total: $843 bn
Source: World Bank and PPIAF, PPI Project Database (2) MDG: Millennium Development Goals
(2) (2)
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Nonetheless, in addition to the urgent need for investments in water, two main issues need
to be addressed:
• The efficiency in the management of infrastructures
In order to match offer and demand, it is first necessary to make proper use of the existing
infrastructure. As a recurrent example, it is not rare to find clean water networks with
commercial and physical leakage in excess of 30%, not to mention the loss in the irrigation
systems
• The financing of these infrastructures in order to guarantee the long-term maintenance
and replacement of the assets
The urgent need for investment in water infrastructure1
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Regulation and water pricing policy should reflect scarcity (except for water
required to meet basic human needs), finance efficient utility management and
support sustainable long-term development of water resources.
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Introduction: World challenges in the water sector
1. The urgent need for investment in water infrastructure
2. Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors
3. How water scarcity and climate change impact the business model for water utilities
4. Where the best growth potential lies
Source: Global Water Intelligence – Country Snapshot, InternalUSGS – Water Resources of the US in 2005 – 2009 edition
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2US water sector
Main characteristics• Although the regulation philosophy is national, the rules and
habits differ from state to state (1 regulator by state)
• Fragmented market: there are approx. 52,000 Community Water Systems
• Small systems: approx. 83% of the systems provide water to municipalities with less than 3,000 inhabitants (9% of the population)
• Tariffs are regulated and vary a lot across the country. Tariffs steadily increase above inflation level (5-6% p.a.) but still remain low relatively to other countries. Average tariff is 2.45 $/m3 (strong variability: 1.4$/m3 in Memphis, 10.8 $/m3 in Atlanta, west coast – CA,WA,OR- has the most expensive tariffs)
• Municipalities are facing economic challenges that may not allow needed infrastructures spending (aging infrastructures)
• Per capita consumption is still high but experiment a slowly decreasing trend and varies widely by region
• A growing population and higher consumption in states where scarcity is an issue (west and south east)
• Non-regulated business mostly concerns O&M contracts for the provisions of services to water and wastewater facilities for municipalities, the US military and other costumers
Domestic per capita water consumption in 2005 by region
Connected population: Drinking water 92% and Sanitation 75%
• Strong regional discrepancies• Decreasing trend on consumption• Existence of Drivers for water
consumption reduction
Population increment between 2000 & 2030
Population: 310.5m inhabitantsGDP / capita: $47,200Next presidential elections: Nov-2012
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Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2US water sector
The US water market bears tremendous growth potential, but the timing of the market opening is still a question mark
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2
• Growing investment needs due to aging infrastructure and regulation compliance
• End of water stimulus package (2009): $7bn for water & wastewater projects. The municipal water sector received this boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but no funding is due to replace it
• New regulations, the role of the agency regulators is very significant (EPA is more stringent on regulations)
Private participation in the water sector• Total Water/Sewer billing market represents $ 132bn (2010), with private companies achieving 6.5% of market
share (10% in water and 1% in sewerage). Low presence of private sector in Sewer due to grant financing of WWTP in the 60s to 80s only available to public entities. Private operation market split between regulated utilities (75%) and O&M contracts (25%)
• Consolidated traditional players tend to focus on the regulated business. Private participation is low in comparison to other countries
• Municipalities face budget difficulties which could impulse a growing participation of the private sector, but anti-privatization groups have been quite successful in impeding this move so far. Politicians are reluctant to increase tariffs while the economy remains weak
• Public utilities are requesting more specialized services to improve their efficiency, their savings and their sustainability
• American Water dominates the regulated market but is restructuring. The second player is United Water (Suez Environnement subsidiary). Some players are emerging as competitors: Epcor, Equity Funds (Macquarie, JP Morgan /WAM & Carlisle Group), Engineering Firms and others
Other Highlights
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Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2US water sector
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Revenues and stock evolution of main US private water utilities
Source: companies public information and GWI 2011
(*) Revenues of FY 2009
(*) Split of 2x1 shares in June 2011
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2,711
825 726 628460 399
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American Water Works
(AWK)
United Water Aqua America (WTR)
Veolia Water (*)
California Water (CWT)
American States Water
(AWR)
SJW Corporation
(SJW)
Main groups listed and not listedRevenues 2010 (mUSD)
Private Groups not listed
Private Groups listed
US water sector
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Estimated infrastructure investments needs for the next 20 years exceeds $500bn
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2
Breakdown of 20-year drinking water infrastructure needs:
Nevertheless, the capex in the municipal water sector is not driven by the need but by the availability of funds. Basically, there are 4 main reasons why currently the access to finance is a challenge:
• The weakness in the municipal bond market
• The end of the stimulus package• Declining developer contributions• Reluctance to increase tariffs to
make up the shortfall
Source: Global Water Intelligence
Source: EPA
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2
Main Characteristics
Main Challenges
• The EU established some policies which impact national water strategies, although Water Supply and Wastewater in the European Union is still under the responsibility of each member state
• The directives for water environmental and quality protection adopted by the EU institutions regard theprotection of coastal, freshwater and groundwater, and have the objective of providing protection to the aquatic environment and of ensuring high standards of public health for drinking water
• The different characteristics and regulation of the countries are also seen in the average tariffs. EU Global Average Price 2009 (1): 3.4 EUR/m3. Other countries average tariffs are (EUR/m3); Denmark: 6.4, Germany: 5.3, UK: 3.8 , France: 3.1 Spain: 2.1, Italy: 0.9 EUR/m3
• Challenges connected with today’s pressures to the system: climate change, demographic developments, urbanisation, economic progress, and social changes
• Another challenge is privatization and lobbyism in the water sector • The lack of investments in the rural and municipal water supply • Technologies are actually available but most of them are too expensive or far too time consuming to
implement simultaneously with ongoing progress and changes• Major concern: water supply limitation.• Especially the new member states located in Eastern Europe are in need of enormous investments in the WSS
sector
EU (27 countries)Population: 502m inhabitants (Jan-2011)GDP / capita: €24,400 (2010)
15(1): Nus Consulting, prices at January 1st
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2European water sector
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Netherlands Poland Germany Spain(2) France England(3)
Public
Private & semi-public companies
Water Services(1)
Principal public companies•Brabant Water•Evides•Vitens
Private leaders•SAUR•United Utilities
Leaders•BWB•Eurowasser•Gelsenwasser•OEWA
Leaders• AGBAR• Aqualia
Leaders•Veolia Water France•Lyonnaise des Eaux•SAUR
Principal operators•Severn Trent•Thames Water•United Utilities
(1) In terms of number of people served (2) Group estimation (3) Excludes Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Waste Water Services(1)
Netherlands Poland Germany Spain(2) France England(3)
Principal public companies•AGV•Van Delfland•Van Rijnland
Private leaders•SAUR•United Utilities
Leaders•BWB•Eurawasser•Gelsenwasser•OEWA
Leaders•AGBAR•Aqualia
Leaders•Veolia Water France•Lyonnaise des Eaux•SAUR
Principal operators•Severn Trent•Thames Water•United Utilities
(1) In terms of number of people served (2) Group estimation (3) Excludes Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Public
100%88%
12%
61%
39% 50%
50% 27%
73%100%
87%
13% 4%
96% 33%
67%
44%96%
4%100%
56%
Private & semi-public companies
Public-Private Market Shares in Europe
Public- Private Market Shares in Europe
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2European water sector
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The UK water sector includes 3 markets: England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Irelandwith different characteristics …
Source: UK Office for National StatisticsService & delivery performance 2008-09 report_England & Wales, Scotland Waterwatch, Northern Ireland Water
Water consumption by region• England & Wales: 146 l/cap/day (decreasing)• Scotland: 153 l/cap/day (increasing)• Northern Ireland: 150 l/cap/day (decreasing)
Connected population in the UK• Drinking water: 99.5%• Sanitation: 96.5%
Population: 62m inhabitantsGDP / capita: €27,280Latest legislative elections: May-10
• Each of the 3 UK water markets have organized around an economic regulator, monitoring tariffs and return of capital of water & wastewater operators, but having no power on contract services
• England & Wales are privatised markets, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are public owned (by Scottish Water and Northern Ireland Water, respectively)
• Tariffs vary a lot between and within the kingdoms. Average W&Stariff (1) in the UK in 2009: GBP 3.2/m3 (Manchester 4.2, London 2.2, Cardiff 3.6)
•Average bills in England & Wales have been increasing overall by1.8% p.a. and are expected to remain stable in the next 5 years
1) Source: GWI Tariffs Survey
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2European water sector
Source: Ofwat
England & Wales have the Ofwat as economic regulator
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The water industry in England & Wales is divided into 10 regional Water and Sewerage Companies (“WaSCs”) and 11 WoCs (Water only Companies). The industry was privatised in 1989 and the companies are now a mix of the publicly listed and privately owned.
L= Listed companies (3): United Utilities , Severn Trent and South West Water (Pennon)
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Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2European water sector
WaSC turnover in the regulated market vary a lot. Covering the area of London, Thames Water is the largest WaSC in the UK. Most of WaSC and WoCs are owned by private equity funds and focus on regulated services
The UK market is rather fragmented and has followed a solid performance in spite of the financial crisis
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Evolution of listed companies in the London Stock Exchange from 2004 to Nov-2011Pennon (PNN, South West Water)United Utilities (UU) Severn Trent (SVT)
L= Listed companies
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FTSE 100
Source: Ofwat
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Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2UK water sector
By 2010, utilities will have invested ~GBP85bn (1) to maintain and improve assets and services. Ofwat price limits allowed for GBP22bn of capex over 2010-15
• Capex have been increasing in the past (except during the 2000-05 period), while opex have been relatively stable
• Ofwat final price limits for the 2010-15 period include total capex assumptions of GBP22bn
• Including assumption of energy efficiency improvement, total opex for the 2010-15 period are assumed to reach GBP18.5bn
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Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2UK water sector
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Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2Economic & Political Outlook: Europe, Spain
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EUROPESovereign bond yields
Euro Crisis No growth
GDP forecast 2011: 1.4%
“ 2012: 1.0%German vision :
• Budgeting constraints vs monetary easing • Monetary tightening:
– No Eurobonds, – No CEB financing
• Greater integration / smaller club Financial Sector more stringent core capital criteria Politics:
• New technocrat governments: Greece, Italy• Merkel about to force election (2013)• Sarkozy about to force election (2012)
SPAIN
GDP per capita: 22,000 €
Unemployment rate: 21 %
Public debt: 67% of GDP
Public deficit: 9.2% of GDP
Weak growth: GDP forecast 2012: 1.0%
Sovereign debt crisis – high spreads on govnt. bonds (premium above 400 bps)
Austerity measures under pressure of financial markets
Cuts in spending public sector stalled
Banking sector reforms (Real Estate bubble)
Labour market reform
Politics: new centre-rigth wing government after nov 2011 elections.
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2Economic & Political Outlook: Europe, Spain
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Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2Economic & Political Outlook: Europe, Spain
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• Long term contracts (20-25 years) through competitive tenders
• Contract type: concession. Up front fee required
• Strong national regulation on economic balance of the contracts
• Local negotiation of rates with municipalities
• Ring fence: direct collection from rate payers (unpaid debt < 1%)
• Public deficit reduction schemes fostering further privatisation
Market context in Spain
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AGBAR
AQUALIA
A.VALENCIA
OTHERS
Total Market: 46.7 Mill Inhab.Private market: 25.2 Mill Inhab.
Water Market in Spain
Agbar: 13 Mill Inhab.
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Agbar: Water concessions in Spain
Key figures (2010)
Water
Municipalities: 1,018
Population served: 13,250,582
Customers : 6,310,166
Treatment Plants: 211
Treatment capacity (m³/day) 2,769,651
P&L Key figures:
Revenues: 1,390 m€
EBITDA: 250 m€
Net Profit: 100 m€
Main contracts
Santiago de Compostela
Barcelona
Alicante
Granaday áreametropolitana
CiudadReal
Valladolid
León
Pontevedra
Elche
TossaCalonge
Palamós
Olot
y área metropolitana
Pineda de MarMataróPremiá de Mar
Igualada
GranollersMollet
TerrassaSt. Cugat
RubíCastellar Vallés
VicAbrera
SitgesSt. Pere RibesCubellas
CalafellCunitSalouCambrils
Mahón
Calviá
PaternaCullera
Torrent
San Vicentedel Raspeig
Teulada-BenitatxellL’Alfàs del PíBenidormVillajoyosaMutxamel
OrihuelaCieza
Jumilla
EldaAlbacete
Huelva
CrevillenteSanta PolaSan FulgencioAlmoradiRojalesGuardamarTorrevieja
Roquetas de Mar
MurciaTorres de Cotillas
San JavierTorre Pacheco
CartagenaÁguilas
Alcantarilla
Lorca
Rincón de la VictoriaTorremolinos
MarbellaEstepona
Manilva
Cádiz
San Fernando
Lucena
Marchena
Villanueva de la Serena
Albalate
Puertollano
Don Benito
Montilla
Plasencia
Mancomunidad de Vegas Altas
ZaragozaZamora
PalenciaOurense
Avilés
San Andrés de Rabanedo
Ponferrada
Arona
San Cristóbal de la Laguna
TacoronteLa Orotava
Arucas Telde
San Bartolomé y Santa Lucíade Tirajana
Pájara
Tarragona
Spain water sector
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2
Advanced treatment to improve water quality.
(GAC, O3, UF and RO)
Recovery of underground water polluted by volatile contamination.
(Stripping Technology)
Recovery of underground water polluted by industrial contamination.(NF, UF and RO)
Aquifer recharge.
•Underground water protection (quantity and quality).
New source introduced to guarantee de water demand.(RO Salt water (low energy consumption)
Cardedeu WTP
Besòs WTP
ITAM Llobregat
Llobregat Wells
Sant Joan Despí WTP
Estrelles WTPAbrera WTP
LLO
BREG
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RIVE
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TER RIVER
Metropolitan Area
Groundwater
Water Quality Laboratory.
ISO 22000: Pioneers in applying new European legal requirements.
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Agbar covers all portfolio of advanced water technologies
Agbar: Water concessions in Spain - Barcelona
Spain water sector
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2
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Agbar strengths and performance
• Market leader in the country. International player
• Long experience and excellent reputation
• Highly skilled company in all stages of water cycle
• Strong balance sheet
Agbar strengths
Performance Agbar Concessions – Spain
(Cumulated Annual Growth Rate)
• Revenues 3.0%
• EBITDA 8.2%
• Net Profit 5.0%
GDP Evolution - Spain
Spain water sector
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Girona
96,236 Inhabs.
Manresa
76,209 Inhabs.
Reus
106,622 Inhabs.
Palma de Mallorca
404,681 Inhabs.
Zaragoza
675,121 Inhabs.
Soria
39,838 Inhabs.
Aranda de Duero
33,154 Inhabs.
Burgos
178,574 Inhabs.
Miranda de Ebro
39,038 Inhabs.
Segovia
55,748 Inhabs.
Cuenca
56,189 Inhabs.
Córdoba
328,547 Inhabs.
Cádiz
125,826 Inhabs.
Sabadell
207,338 Inhabs.
Terrassa
202,724 Inhabs.
TOTAL Inhabitants: 12,300,000 (27% of market)
Madrid 6,000,000 Inhabs
Aguas de Valencia2,100,000 Inhabs
Sevilla & Metropolitan Area
965,000 Inhabs Málaga
570,000 Inhabs.
*Agbar estimation
CITY PROJECT INHABS INVESTMENT (M€) *
MADRID Acquisition up to 49% CYII 6,000,000 350
VALENCIA Acquisition 30-60% AVSA 2,100,000 200
SEVILLA Acquisition up to 49% EMASESA 965,000 200
MALAGA Acquisition up to 49% EMASA 570,000 100
OTHERS 2,665,000 250
TOTAL 12,300,000 1,100
Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors2Opportunities in Spain
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Introduction: World challenges in the water sector
1. The urgent need for investment in water infrastructure
2. Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors
3. How water scarcity and climate change impact the business model for water utilities
4. Where the best growth potential lies
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How water scarcity and climate change impact the business model for water utilities 3
Sustainable business model: need to grow using fewer resources
• Expectations of the water sector have changed. The main objective is not any more to provide more water to the customers but to provide it in a sustainable manner• Environmental Policies are taken into consideration
• Need to take care of natural resources • Need for efficiency in economic and environmental terms, considering climate change
impacts• Decrease energy and water consumption – Make clean energy profitable• Full cost recovery (as stated in EU Water Framework Directive) must be obtained on long
term • Defining a sustainable business model will improve the financial stability of the sector.
Other sources of financing are necessary and the risks can not be borne only by utilities. • Utilities must strictly adhere to financial sustainability and efficiency objectives
The business model for Agbar is evolving into two main lines:
Designing and adapting the organizations and business models to manage more efficiently the water services provision
Developing solutions, technologies and transferring know-how to meet to the needs and demands of the costumers
There is a need to design and adapt business models with a holistic vision of the water cycle and based in service provision, including general services for environmental preservation
Manage water infrastructures requires know-how and expertise. Therefore, it is critical to integrate the financial resources of the investors with
the management capabilities of the water sector companies.
• 100% private financing: Santiago de Chile (Aguas Andinas), Bristol Waters (UK)• Mixed capital company: Cartagena de Indias (Aguas de Cartagena, Colombia), Aquagest Andalucía
(Spain)
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Different models of alliances and contractual agreements can be implemented, taking into consideration the specific risks and conditions of each country, as well as the new environmental scenario. See below some examples of successful PPPs which include private investments:
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Flexible approach to business models for water utilities
In addition, with the current difficulties in financial markets, there is a growing demand for solutions and technologies that take into consideration the environmental challenges and the restrictions of financing
Water utilities need to adapt their business model to give response to the new demands of the costumers
AQUALOGY : new brand of Agbar that encompasses tailored solutions and technologies for the costumers. Aqualogy integrates water solutions and provides added value responses to the
demands of water utilities and industries
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Flexible approach to business models for water utilities
Management efficiency: better use of technical, financial and human resources.
Efficiency in the use of water resources
Aguas de Saltillo (Mexico). Main parameters evolution during the period 2002-2010. Other examples: Oran (Algeria), delegated contract management
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Waste valorization
La Farfana Biogas Plant (Chile)
Energetic efficiency: wastewater treatment plants with zero energy consumption and eco-efficient designs.
STC (Agbar Group) – Heat Drying
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Water coverage Commercial efficiency Physical efficiency
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Water coverage 96.4% 98.6% 98.7% 99.1% 99.6% 99.6% 99.7% 99.7% 99.7%Commercial efficiency 87.1% 96.1% 96.3% 96.8% 97.1% 97.4% 97.8% 97.9% 97.8%Physical efficiency 52.4% 66.1% 66.9% 71.9% 70,0% 71.6% 73.5% 72.5% 75.3%
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Examples of solutions, technologies and know – how transfer
Operative innovation based on I+D and staff empowerment
R+i Alliance• Mission: Select, finance and coordinate the execution of research and innovation projects of common interest to the member companies.• Priority programs: Asset Management, Energy Efficiency, Metering, Control of Odours, Sludge Management, Stormwater Management, Water and Health, Water Demand Management and Water Resources Management.
CETaqua (Water Technology Center) is a body integrating and managing research, technological development and innovation in the field of water, mainly focused on the urban cycle, and with a national and international vocation.Founding partners: Aguas de Barcelona (Agbar), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
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How water scarcity and climate change impact the business model for water utilities 3
Examples of innovation on I+D and staff empowerment
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Introduction: World challenges in the water sector
1. The urgent need for investment in water infrastructure
2. Profile of the UK, European and US water infrastructure sectors
3. How water scarcity and climate change impact the business model for water utilities
4. Where the best growth potential lies
Growing demand for private involvement and environmental solutions
The water market is driven by solid & dynamic growth drivers, which have been maintained during the crisis
• Clear incentives for water developmentRegulation supported by global environmental concern
- Shared recognition of the climate change and ecosystems preservation objectivesNeed for new water and sanitation infrastructures in developing countries and even in Europe/US
- Millennium GoalsIncreasing water (Australia, Spain, US…) and raw materials scarcity
• Growing need of greater private sector involvementCapacity to deal with complex issues and provide integrated solutionsWater management more and more technology driven (booming innovations in the CleanTech sector)Less public financing leading to more PPPs type of contract
GROWING DEMAND FOR COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
Where the best growth potential lies4
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Sectors where high potential growth is expected are:
• Water and energy nexus
• Waste to energy
• Desalination market (DBO, BOT etc)
• Reuse market
• Smart solutions
Segmentation of markets according to the certainty of the legal framework:
Energy Management
• Regulated markets: US, Europe, Chile
• Other markets with less legal certainty:
• Developing Countries: BOT and projects with support of Multinational Financial Institutions
Opportunity for investors and water expert operators
Opportunity for solutions and technologies providers (Aqualogy Model)
Opportunity to analyse individually
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