Cox, a global leader in water and energy, and AMEA Power, one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies in the Middle East and Africa, have joined forces to establish a Joint Venture focused on developing, executing, and managing strategic water and energy infrastructure projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Cox: a global leading utility in water and energy, and a recognized global water operator with more than 55 years of experience.

Headquartered in Spain, Cox is a global leader in water and energy Company with over 55 years of experience and a current concession portfolio of 5 water assets for up to 945,000 m³/day, 6 energy generation projects and 2 transmission line concessions. The company is a globally recognized leader in the water sector with over 250 client certifications and more than 20 international industry awards and has delivered more than 8.3 million m³/day in desalination and treatment capacity worldwide.

Cox operates under a concession-based business model focused on water and energy, and complemented by engineering, procurement, and operations & maintenance (O&M) services. Its portfolio is geographically diversified across strategically selected high-growth countries, generating stable and recurrent revenues.

The company holds a leading global position in water infrastructure, particularly in the development and management of upstream assets. Cox has been consistently ranked among the top players in the sector by international institutions such as Global Water Intelligence (GWI), the Global Water Awards, the International Desalination Association, and the MEED Projects Awards. It was ranked in the global top three by GWI for the period 2014–2021.

Cox’s success is underpinned by its ability to implement innovative, competitive, and sustainable technology solutions in the water sector. The company’s over 250 client certifications represent a key entry barrier, further reinforcing its privileged positioning in an industry characterized by limited competition and high specialization.

The Joint Venture: A Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Water and Energy Infrastructure in High-Growth Regions

The Joint Venture brings together Cox’s extensive experience and strong global market positioning with AMEA Power’s leadership in the energy sector, creating a powerful alliance to develop integrated infrastructure projects where access to water and energy are deeply interconnected.

By combining their technical, operational, and financial capabilities, both companies aim to address critical resource challenges in regions with rapidly increasing demand.

This partnership builds on the existing relationship between Cox and AMEA Power. As an anchor shareholder, AMEA Power holds a 3.76% stake in Cox, acquired during Cox’s IPO in November. This investment represents a long-term commitment and provides strategic support to Cox’s growth and development plans.