Acciona delivers Spanish ray of sunshine from tough 2016

March 3, 2017
Spanish firm Acciona Agua appears to be one of the major project developers to come away from 2016 unscathed... 

MADRID, Spain – With multiple financial results being released, it’s clear that 2016 has been a tough year for global water project developers.

Singapore firm Hyflux managed to double its revenue but increased costs meant company profits declined 91% from the previous year.

Only weeks before and Spanish environmental services group FCC reported that revenues in its Aqualia water division dropped 2.3% since the previous year.

In France, revenues in Suez’s water division were reported down from €4.8 billion to €4.7 billion, with Veolia’s water revenues down to €11.1 billion, from €11.4 billion the previous year.

Meanwhile Spanish firm Acciona Agua appears to be one of the major project developers to come away from 2016 unscathed.

The group reported a 57% boost in revenue for its water division to a record €708 million last year.

Acciona’s financials were boosted significantly from the global consolidation of ATLL, Barcelona’s bulk water concession, together with two desalination projects in Qatar and water treatment plant in the Philippines.

This led to a three-fold increase in EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) to €119 million.

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Read more

Increased engineering costs slash Hyflux’s 2016 profits

FCC blames public utility cuts for dip in Aqualia water revenues

Acciona enters the Philippines with €90 reverse osmosis drinking water plant

Desalination double-whammy helps Acciona enter Qatari market

About the Author

Tom Freyberg

Tom Freyberg is an experienced environmental journalist, having worked across a variety of business-to-business titles. Since joining Pennwell in 2010, he has been influential in developing international partnerships for the water brand and has overseen digital developments, including 360 degree video case studies. He has interviewed high level figures, including NYSE CEO’s and Environmental Ministers. A known figure in the global water industry, Tom has chaired and spoken at conferences around the world, from Helsinki, to London and Singapore. An English graduate from Exeter University, Tom completed his PMA journalism training in London.

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