The Future of Water

TAQA’s US$1.2 Billion Move: What Does GS Inima Bring to the Global Water Market?

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Abu Dhabi’s TAQA is acquiring Spain-based GS Inima for US$1.2 billion, creating one of the most interesting moves in the global water sector this year. TAQA has long been known as a power and desalination leader in the Gulf, while GS Inima brings decades of experience managing water projects across Europe and Latin America. Together, the companies form a new global player with nearly 50 assets across 10 countries.

In this episode, podcast host Reese Tisdale and Bluefield Senior Analyst Antonio del Olmo break down the deal and its implications for the global water sector:

  • What does TAQA gain by acquiring GS Inima’s global portfolio?
  • How does exposure to Europe and Brazil shift its risk profile and strategy?
  • Why is Brazil attracting so much private investment in water, and what challenges come with it?
  • Do GS Inima’s European projects provide a counterweight to emerging market risks?
  • What does this acquisition signal for competition with global players like Veolia and ENGIE?

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