Shamal Az-Zour Al-Oula Power and Water Company K.S.C.P. Overview
Pro stress-test →Shamal Az-Zour Al-Oula operates Kuwait's Premier Independent Power Generation and Water Desalination Company. The company commenced full commercial operation in November 2016 and currently provides around 10% of Kuwait's installed power generation capacity and around 20% of the country's installed water capacity. The company represents Kuwait's pioneering private-sector participation in critical infrastructure through a 40-year long-term energy and water supply agreement with the government.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The Az-Zour North Power and Water Plant is Kuwait's first privately-owned gas-fired combined cycle power and water desalination plant, with output supplied to the country's national power and water grid under a 40-year long-term Energy Conversion and Water Purchase Agreement. The company is the first power generation and water desalination company and the first Private Public Partnership project to be listed in Kuwait, having received approval to list on Boursa Kuwait's Premier Market on 16 August 2020.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Shamal Az-Zour Al-Oula operates as the primary independent power and water provider in Kuwait with significant competitive moat from its 40-year government contract and established infrastructure. Primary competition comes from Kuwait's state-owned utilities (Ministry of Electricity and Water) and any future independent projects that may be developed under the IWPP framework. The company's 10% power and 20% water capacity share positions it as the largest private operator in these sectors.
Industry Context
Shamal Az-Zour Al-Oula Power and Water Company K.S.C.P. operates in Utilities - Power Generation & Water Desalination.
Key facts
Founded: 2013 · Headquarters: Kuwait City, Kuwait · Market cap: $165M