More Privatisation in Greece?
Despite (or because of) the crisis, investors see opportunities in Greece for more privatisation and for Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects.
The Business Monitor International (BMI) considers Greece’s infrastructure sector “one of the most attractive in Europe” and lists state-owned assets as an example: “Parts of state owned railway group, OSE are expected to be on the list, as well as non-controlling stakes in utilities such as: EYDAP, owner and operator of water and wastewater systems in Athens; EYATH, owner and operator of water and wastewater systems in Thessaloniki; and, DEPA, the owner and operator or natural gas infrastructure in Greece. In total, the government is hoping to raise close to EUR1.5bn from this venture.”
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