Saudi Arabia-based energy company ACWA Power has signed a share purchase agreement with the regional subsidiary of French utility developer ENGIE to acquire assets located in Bahrain and Kuwait valued at $693m.

France’s Engie SA agreed to sell its power and water assets in Kuwait and Bahrain to Acwa Power Co. for $693 million.

Dubai Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire significant stakes in power gener

Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power plans to buy stakes in assets in Kuwait and Bahrain worth $693 million from French utility developer ENGIE, according to a joint statement on Wednesday. The share purchase agreement covers operating capacities of 4.

ACWA Power has acquired Engie's stakes in four gas-fired power and water desalination plants in Bahrain and Kuwait for $693 million.

The acquisition, estimated at a cost of $693 million, encompasses operating capacities of 4.61GW of gas-fired power generation and 1.11 million cubic meters per day (m3/day) of water desalination facilities, as well as the related operations and maintenance companies in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Acwa Power, the world's largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition, and first mover into green hydrogen, has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement with the regional subsidiary of French utility developer Engie, to acquire prime assets in key GCC markets of Bahrain and Kuwait for $693 million.

ACWA Power will acquire ENGIE's shares in the four key operating assets. This includes an 18% stake in the Az Zour North (IWPP) in Kuwait, alongside 45% stakes in both the Al Ezzel (IPP) and Al Dur (IWPP) projects, as well as a 30% stake in the Al Hidd (IWPP) facility, all situated in Bahrain.