Metro Pacific Water And Suez Ink Deal To Build Iloilo Desalination Plant

MetroPac Water Investments Corporation (Metro Pacific Water), a leading developer and operator of water and wastewater infrastructure in the Philippines, and Suez, a global leader in environmental services, have signed a groundbreaking agreement for the construction of a 66.5-million-liter-per-day (MLD) desalination plant in Iloilo, Philippines.

A desalination plant in Iloilo to remedy the water shortage. From left to right: Jonet Sanalila (AVP for Business Development, MPW), Andrew Pangilinan (President, MPW), Sabrina Soussan (Chairman and CEO, Suez), and Farchad Kaviani (SEA Managing Director, Suez). I Photo: PR Newswire

The signing ceremony was held at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore, and was witnessed by distinguished guests from both companies. Metro Pacific Water was represented by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Andrew B. Pangilinan, while Suez was represented by Farchad Kaviani, Managing Director for Southeast Asia.

Metro Iloilo is experiencing a period of rapid economic and population growth, fueled by factors such as increasing investment in business process outsourcing (BPO) and tourism industries.

This growth is putting a strain on existing water resources, making the new desalination plant a critical project to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for the region in the immediate and medium term.

Pangilinan stated, “This partnership with Suez marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing a sustainable and reliable water supply for the people of Metro Iloilo. The new desalination plant will ensure we can meet the rapidly growing demand of this dynamic metropolitan area for years to come.”

“We are proud to partner with Metro Pacific Water on this important project. Our expertise in desalination technology will contribute to a secure and sustainable water source for Iloilo,” said Kaviani.

Metro Pacific Water operates water and wastewater concessions across the Philippines and Vietnam.

Its subsidiary in Iloilo, Metro Pacific Iloilo Water, a joint venture with Metro Iloilo Water District, serves Iloilo City and the municipalities of Pavia, Leganes, Sta. Barbara, Cabatuan, Oton, San Miguel, and Maasin.