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AySA privatization: Two consortia advance to technical evaluation stage
The Argentine Ministry of Economy has advanced the privatization of Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA) by opening technical offers. Out of 17 initial participants, two national consortia have moved to the technical evaluation stage: Rowing-Arcos-Transclor-PHX (led by Rowing S.A.) and Roggio ROAS S.A.U. and others.
The privatization involves the sale of 90% of the company's shares, with the remaining 10% held by employees through a participatory ownership program. The government estimates the sale could generate between US$450 million and US$500 million.
Under the proposed contract, the future operator is required to invest more than US$2 billion over the first five years. A mandatory 2027-2031 Action Plan includes investments totaling 2.89 trillion pesos (at December 2025 values). The plan sets specific coverage targets for 2031, aiming for 75.3% for drinking water and 63.9% for sewage services. By the end of the initial 30-year term, minimum requirements are set at 90% for water and 75% for sewage.
Additionally, the tariff structure for the first five-year cycle is designed to remain constant in real terms. The first tariff cycle is expected to generate approximately US$400 million in VAT and US$350 million in Gross Income payments.
Entities
AySA · Consorcio Roggio Roas S.A.U. · Consorcio Rowing · Luis Caputo · Ministerio de Economía · Ministry of Economy · Roggio Roas S.A.U. · Rowing S.A.
Claims
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The first tariff cycle is expected to generate US$400 million in VAT and US$350 million in Gross Income tax. lacalle.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Ministry of Economy opened technical offers for the privatization of AySA. lacalle.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopanorama.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tariff levels will remain constant in real terms during the first five-year cycle. lacalle.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] By 2031, coverage targets are 75.3% for drinking water and 63.9% for sewage. lacalle.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar
- [● 6 SOURCES] The future operator must invest more than US$2,000 million over the first five years. lacalle.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · +1 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Two consortia, Rowing-Arcos-Transclor-PHX and Roggio Roas S.A.U. and others, submitted technical offers. lacalle.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The privatization involves selling 90% of the company's shares, with 10% remaining with employees. lacalle.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] A mandatory 2027-2031 Action Plan includes investments of 2.89 trillion pesos (at December 2025 values). lacalle.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] The privatization involves selling 90% of AySA's shares, with 10% remaining with employees. www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopanorama.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Two consortia, Rowing-Arcos-Transclor-PHX and Roggio ROAS S.A.U. and others, have advanced to the technical evaluation stage. www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopanorama.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The contract mandates coverage targets of 75.3% for water and 63.9% for sewage by 2031. www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · lacalle.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] The first tariff cycle will include US$400 million in VAT and US$350 million in Gross Income payments. www.eleco.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · lacalle.com.ar