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SUEZ launches a contract to modernize drinking water services in the provinces of Luanda, Icolo and Bengo in Angola
SUEZ and Empresa Pública de Águas de Luanda (EPAL E. P.), the water management company for the provinces of Luanda, Icolo and Bengo, have launched a new contract to modernize the water supply in these three provinces. Signed in 2022 for a total of €100 million over 3 years, the contract began in April 2025, serving the territory's 12 million inhabitants.
Access to a continuous supply of high-quality drinking water remains a crucial issue for the Angolan population, exacerbated by the pressures on the resource caused by climate change. In response to this challenge, the Angolan authorities have embarked on a vast program to improve the country's water production infrastructures, of which this contract with SUEZ is one of the pillars.
Concluded for a period of 3 years, the contract is structured around three key areas:
- Increasing drinking water production capacity by modernizing five of the capital's water plants and optimizing their processes. This will be complemented by the installation of new production facilities, including three Compact Units supplied by SUEZ.
- Improving the performance of water distribution thanks to an intelligent real-time monitoring system for infrastructures and networks, as well as the search for and repair of leaks in water networks.
- Optimization of customer service management, through the modernization of the billing system and the installation of 9,000 smart water meters, which will enable customers to better control their consumption thanks to real-time monitoring.
These three areas of focus will be complemented by a know-how transfer program for EPAL's teams, using the WIKTI methodology developed by SUEZ, which enables individual and collective skills to be assessed for each business segment, and to propose appropriate, scalable training plans.
The launch of this new contract strengthens SUEZ's long-standing presence in Angola. Established in the country since the 1970s, the Group has built several drinking water plants, including the Kifangondo plant, which was rehabilitated in 2016. The Group is currently building the BITA drinking water production plant, scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2026. SUEZ's long-term commitment in the country was reinforced in January 2025, with the signing of a new memorandum of understanding between Empresa Pública de Águas de Luanda (EPAL E.P.) and SUEZ to continue the collaboration beyond 2028.
The launch of this new contract strengthens SUEZ's long-standing presence in Angola. Established in the country since the 1970s, the Group has built several drinking water plants, including the Kifangondo plant, which was rehabilitated in 2016. The Group is currently building the BITA drinking water production plant, scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2026. SUEZ's long-term commitment in the country was reinforced in January 2025, with the signing of a new memorandum of understanding between Empresa Pública de Águas de Luanda (EPAL E.P.) and SUEZ to continue the collaboration beyond 2028.
We are very pleased to support EPAL E.P. in its objectives of preserving resources, improving service to users and enhancing the skills of its teams. This contract illustrates SUEZ's expertise in optimizing the investments needed to extend access to water for all. We would like to thank the Angolan authorities for their trust.Pierre Pauliac , Group Deputy CEO & Chief Operating Officer Water