Saudi Arabia-based energy company ACWA Power has signed a share purchase agreement with the regional subsidiary of French utility developer ENGIE to acquire assets located in Bahrain and Kuwait valued at $693m.

France’s Engie SA agreed to sell its power and water assets in Kuwait and Bahrain to Acwa Power Co. for $693 million.

The acquisition, estimated at a cost of $693 million, encompasses operating capacities of 4.61GW of gas-fired power generation and 1.11 million cubic meters per day (m3/day) of water desalination facilities, as well as the related operations and maintenance companies in Kuwait and Bahrain.

ACWA Power has acquired Engie's stakes in four gas-fired power and water desalination plants in Bahrain and Kuwait for $693 million.

ACWA Power Co.signed an agreement to acquire power and water assets in Kuwait and Bahrain for 2.6 billion riyals ($693 million). For more news

ACWA Power will acquire ENGIE's shares in the four key operating assets. This includes an 18% stake in the Az Zour North (IWPP) in Kuwait, alongside 45% stakes in both the Al Ezzel (IPP) and Al Dur (IWPP) projects, as well as a 30% stake in the Al Hidd (IWPP) facility, all situated in Bahrain.

Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power plans to buy stakes in assets in Kuwait and Bahrain worth $693 million from French utility developer Engie, the companies said in a joint statement on Wednesday. The share purchase agreement covers operating capacities of 4.