Acwa Power closes Rawec refinancing facility – MEED

Acwa Power closes Rawec refinancing facility – MEED

Developer maintains 99 per cent shareholding in a power, water and steam plant in Rabigh

Saudi Arabia-based utilities developer and investor Acwa Power has reached preliminary financial closure for a $125m senior refinancing facility for its subsidiary, Rabigh Arabian Water & Electricity Company (Rawec).

The facility will be used to finance expenses and general corporate purposes, including distribution of dividends, the firm said in a bourse filing on 2 January.