Acea, has won a tender issued by the United Nations Development Programme to carry out the feasibility study for the SAEP Djoué II project, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the water supply network in Brazzaville Congo
The contract was awarded to a temporary consortium headed by Acea Infrastructure. The project is designed to improve water supply capacity in the Congolese capital, where rapid urban growth has increased demand for reliable drinking water services. SAEP Djoué II is expected to help expand access to safe drinking water for more than one million residents in Brazzaville.
The initiative forms part of a broader cooperation programme led by Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security in partnership with UNDP. The programme, known as Track – Platform for Investments and Technical Assistance, supports environmental and energy cooperation projects in partner countries through technical and engineering expertise.
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Mattei Plan for Africa
The project also aligns with the Mattei Plan for Africa, an Italian government strategy aimed at strengthening infrastructure development and economic partnerships with African nations. Coordinated by the steering committee of the Italian Prime Minister’s office, the initiative seeks to translate policy priorities into practical projects across the continent.
Within this framework, the SAEP Djoué II project represents an operational step toward improving urban water infrastructure in Congo. Acea will contribute engineering, technical and financial expertise, with particular emphasis on project governance, sustainability standards and procurement planning.
According to Palermo, the contract marks a significant step for the company’s international expansion. He said the project represents Acea’s entry into the African market and reflects collaboration between national and international institutions. Palermo added that the initiative highlights the ability of Italian engineering and industrial expertise to contribute to sustainable water infrastructure development.
