Veolia Water to supply drinking water in Tianjin, China

摘要

Veolia Water was chosen to supply drinking water to 3 million inhabitants of Tianjin, one of China's fastest growing and important economic cities. The 30-year contract is worth about €2.65 billion for Veolia Water, and involves a 49% stake in the Tianjin Shibei Water Company Ltd. Tianjin, the Port of Beijing and a key city for China, is where the country's third stock exchange will be built. It includes the largest northern seaport and many industries requiring large amounts of water. Several Olympic sporting events will be hosted by the city.