Nebras Power Subsidiary of Electricity & Water Establishes Its International Business Hub in Netherlands

 

December 19, 2016

 

Nebras Power subsidiary of Qatar Electricity and Water company has established its international business hub in the Netherlands in the form of a wholly owned subsidiary,Nebras Power Netherlands BV (''Nebras Netherlands''). Nebras Netherlands has been incorporated with the purpose to invest in the global power and utilities market space.

Nebras is an international power developer established in 2014 with an initial capital of QAR 3.65 billion and with a mandate to invest in the conventional and renewable energy, water and utilities sectors globally, outside of the State of Qatar.

The Nebras investment portfolio will comprise a number of power generating assets across the Middle East, North Africa and South East Asia by the end of 2016. Nebras Netherlands provides a platform through which Nebras aims to realize its international business development and financing strategy in order to grow its global footprint.

Nebras’ growth strategy is underpinned by its full commitment to its people, the environment and society, with the objective of achieving greater balance between social and economic development, whilst minimizing its impact on the environment.

Mr. Fahad Al-Mohannadi, Chairman of the Board, stated ''Nebras operates very closely with its shareholders and enjoys their full support as well as the support of the Board of Directors. Nebras aims at building an investment portfolio of more than 5 GW net by the next five years and plays a key role under the State of Qatar’s diversification strategy.''

Mr. Khalid Jolo, Chief Executive Officer, commented ''The rapid growth of Nebras’s investment portfolio since inception evidences the Company’s ability to deliver against its strategy and business plan. We are very pleased with the progress achieved so far and expect it to continue.''

Mr. Faisal Al Siddiqi, Director of Business Development added ''''It is my pleasure to witness the setup of Nebras Power Netherlands which reflects Nebras Power’s dedication to realize the shareholders ambitions of expanding globally on a balanced and planned manner for achieving its strategic objectives''''.