Abengoa Gets Sanitation Works In Uruguay Worth $13 Mln - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Abengoa SA (ABGD), a Spanish provider of technological solutions in the energy and environment sectors, Monday said it has been awarded sanitation works in Uruguay for $13 million.

The company received the realization of new sanitation works in Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay, for the state company Obras Sanitarias del Estado or OSE, responsible for drinking water supply and sanitation services in the country's hinterland.

Abengoa said it will be responsible for the execution of the works, the supply of material and equipment necessary for the full execution of the works and other services necessary for the construction of sanitation system in the so-called B3 area, of about 244 hectares, in Ciudad de la Costa. This involves the execution of 40.5 km of sewerage, including household connections and two pumping systems.

The execution deadline is 24 months, and works are expected to start in the second semester of 2015.

The company said the project contributes to OSE's goal for environmental improvement in Ciudad de la Costa, giving people better conditions in the sanitation coverage service.

In Spain, Abengoa shares were trading at 1.68 euros, down 0.59 percent.