Chile goes off the boil
- From: Vol 3, Issue 6 (June 2002)
- Category: General
- Region: Americas
- Country: Chile
- Related Companies: Aguas Andinas, Aguas de Barcelona, AWG, Biwater, Esval, Iberdrola, Ondeo, Thames Water and Veolia Environnement (formerly Vivendi Environnement)
The privatisation process started in Chile in 1998 has ground to an abrupt halt. The first five state water companies to be privatised were contested by, among others, Thames Water, AWG, Biwater, Ondeo, Vivendi, Aguas de Barcelona and Iberdrola. In 2001, the Chilean government changed tack and adopted the concession system.
Under the new regulations, Chilean water companies are to remain in state hands with concessions granted for a period of 30 years. Last year the government invited bids for two companies. Essam, the utility which provides water and sewerage services in the Maule region, was awarded to Thames Water of the UK for $171 million. However, Essar, which provides services ...
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