Lantania

What Lantania does

Lantania (Grupo Lantania, S.A.) is a Spanish infrastructure conglomerate headquartered in Madrid that delivers large-scale transport, water, energy, and building construction projects through five integrated business divisions: Water (Agua), Energy (Energía), Infrastructure (Infraestructuras), Building Construction (Edificación), and Services (Servicios). Its technical core spans the integral water cycle — desalination plants (current operational capacity above 645,000 m³/day with approximately 1.2M m³/day under construction), urban and industrial water treatment using membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology, and hydraulic infrastructure — alongside renewable energy generation (1.3+ GW portfolio), railway and tramway construction, road works, ports, and EPC/BOT/O&M service delivery. The group operates through wholly-owned and jointly-controlled subsidiaries including Travypsa (prestressed concrete railway sleepers since 1962), Grupo DSV (railway construction and maintenance), Balzola Polska (Polish tramway operations), Gestilar Construcciones (residential development, jointly controlled), and Indania (water and wastewater treatment).

The company makes money primarily through EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts, long-term B.O.T. (Build-Operate-Transfer) concessions, and recurring O&M (Operations & Maintenance) service agreements, supplemented by manufactured product sales (railway sleepers, precast concrete) from its subsidiary base. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed via direct engagement with government agencies, public utilities, and large industrial clients — most recently illustrated by the $285 million EPC award from Etihad Water and Electricity for the Fujairah I Independent Water Producer desalination plant in the UAE. Pricing is custom-quoted per project rather than disclosed publicly. Following the January 2026 acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Lantania Aguas by Abu Dhabi-listed NMDC Group (rebranded Lantania NMDC Water), Lantania has accelerated international expansion across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Latin America while retaining operational presence in Spain under President and CEO Federico Avila.

Name

Lantania

Legal name

GRUPO LANTANIA, S.A.

Website

https://lantania.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lantania is a Spanish infrastructure conglomerate operating five divisions — water, energy, infrastructure, building construction, and services — delivering EPC, BOT, and O&M contracts to government utilities, transport authorities, and industrial clients across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical BOP & Collection Systems (MV/HV Cabling, Switchgear, Protection, Grounding) (EUAMAFAD), Substation & Interconnection EPC (Collector/POI Substations, Switchyards) (EUAEADAC), Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Water infrastructure construction
• Desalination plant engineering
• Railway infrastructure services
• Renewable energy EPC
• Civil engineering contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPC Contracts: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracts for large infrastructure projects including desalination plants, water treatment facilities, hydraulic infrastructure, railways, and tramways. Revenue is recognized over the construction period as projects are delivered. These are typically one-time, project-based engagements with long sales cycles and high contract values.
2. B.O.T. (Build-Operate-Transfer) Contracts: The company designs and builds infrastructure assets, operates them for a defined concession period, and transfers ownership to the client. Provides recurring revenue during the operation phase.
3. O&M (Operations & Maintenance) Contracts: Long-term operational and maintenance services for water treatment plants, desalination facilities, and other hydraulic infrastructure. Generates recurring service revenue from existing assets.
4. Specialized Construction Products (Subsidiaries): Through subsidiaries Travypsa (railway sleepers), DSV (track assembly and maintenance), and Balzola (tramway and civil works), the group sells manufactured products and specialized construction services. Revenue from product sales and service contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lantania designs, builds, and operates large-scale transport, water, and energy infrastructure projects under EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), B.O.T. (Build-Operate-Transfer), and O&M (Operations & Maintenance) contract models. The group delivers integrated solutions across five divisions — water (desalination, treatment, hydraulic works), energy (renewables, transmission, railway electrification), transport infrastructure (roads, railways, ports), building construction (residential and non-residential), and services (maintenance and urban services) — supported by manufacturing subsidiaries producing railway sleepers, track assembly, and tramway works.

Product overview

Lantania (Grupo Lantania, S.A.) is a Spanish infrastructure conglomerate operating five integrated business divisions: Water (Agua), Energy (Energía), Infrastructure (Infraestructuras), Building Construction (Edificación), and Services (Servicios). The company delivers projects from design through EPC to operation and maintenance, with subsidiaries including Gestilar Construcciones (residential development), Travypsa (railway sleepers), Grupo DSV (railway construction), and Balzola Polska (Polish tramway operations). Water division capabilities span desalination (645,000+ m3/day capacity), urban wastewater treatment, and industrial water treatment (900+ plants globally). Energy division delivers renewable generation (1.3+ GW portfolio) and grid infrastructure. The integrated portfolio allows Lantania to offer comprehensive infrastructure solutions from water and energy through transportation and building construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lantania Agua (Water Division) Water infrastructure division delivering desalination plants, urban wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, and hydraulic infrastructure, operating across the entire water cycle from intake to distribution and treatment.
• Lantania Energía (Energy Division) Energy division focused on renewable energy generation (solar PV and wind), power transmission and distribution, and railway/airport electrification projects delivered under EPC/turnkey and BoP/BoS models.
• Lantania Infraestructuras (Infrastructure Division) Transport infrastructure division handling road construction and maintenance, railway infrastructure (platforms, tunnels, tracks), and port and maritime works.
• Lantania Edificación (Building Construction Division) Building construction division executing residential and non-residential projects including hospitals, educational facilities, sports complexes, and residential developments.
• Lantania Servicios (Services Division) Services division providing outdoor urban services, building maintenance, and infrastructure maintenance including airport runway conservation and municipal services.
• Desalination Plants Seawater reverse osmosis desalination facilities for governments and utilities. Current capacity exceeds 645,000 m3/day with approximately 1,200,000 m3/day under construction, including projects in Fujairah (UAE), Jubail 3A (Saudi Arabia), and Moncofa (Spain).
• Urban Water Treatment Wastewater and drinking water treatment plant solutions using biological treatments, MBR technology, and tertiary treatment for water reuse, with capacity of 500,000 m3/day drinking water and 700,000 m3/day urban water treated.
• Industrial Water Treatment Industrial wastewater and process water treatment solutions for mining, energy, food, automotive, and petrochemical sectors, including zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems. Over 900 plants installed in 30 countries.
• Renewable Energy Generation Solar photovoltaic and wind energy projects executed in EPC/turnkey and BoP/BoS modalities, with a portfolio exceeding 1.3 GW of renewable energy generation capacity and 800 MW of solar parks executed in the last four years.
• Fujairah I Independent Water Producer Desalination Plant A 272,765 cu-meter-per-day seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in Fujairah, UAE, awarded as a $285-million EPC contract by Etihad Water and Electricity to the Lantania NMDC Water joint venture.
• Travypsa Railway Sleepers Prestressed concrete railway sleeper manufacturing by wholly-owned subsidiary Travypsa, operating in Luceni, Zaragoza since 1962 and supplying sleepers for Spain's Railway Network of General Interest.
• Grupo DSV Railway Construction and Maintenance Railway construction and maintenance services delivered by wholly-owned subsidiary Grupo DSV, including track maintenance, new track assembly, civil works, and tamping and electrification operations.
• Balzola Polska Tramway and Urban Infrastructure Tramway infrastructure construction, railway works, and urban development delivered by Polish subsidiary Balzola Polska, based in Warsaw with projects across multiple Polish cities.
• Gestilar Construcciones Residential Development Residential construction services delivered by jointly-controlled subsidiary Gestilar Construcciones, including notable projects such as Isla de Pedrosa (150 homes), Isla de Tambo (52 homes), and Voramar complexes in Badalona.
• Indania Water Treatment Solutions Water and wastewater treatment solutions delivered by wholly-owned subsidiary Indania, providing specialized treatment capabilities for municipal and industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered the Fujairah seawater desalination plant in the UAE as part of a joint venture with NMDC Group.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NMDC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMDC Group, a Abu Dhabi-listed engineering and infrastructure company, acquired a 51% stake in Lantania Aguas, Lantania's water subsidiary, and formed the joint venture 'Lantania NMDC Water' with NMDC Infra (UAE-based). This partnership is central to Lantania's expansion in the Middle East water infrastructure market, enabling the companies to jointly pursue desalination and water treatment projects in the UAE and wider GCC region.
• NMDC InfracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAE-based infrastructure company and joint venture partner with Lantania for the Fujairah desalination project. NMDC Infra collaborates with Lantania on project execution, combining local market expertise with Lantania's water engineering capabilities.
• Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEtihadWE awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the Fujairah seawater desalination plant to the Lantania-NMDC joint venture. EtihadWE acts as the project owner and client, providing the contractual framework for project delivery.
• ILF Consulting EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerILF Consulting Engineers serves in a Technical Advisory role for the Fujairah desalination project, providing engineering consultancy and technical oversight alongside Lantania's construction execution.
• HeliopolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeliopol is a joint venture partner for infrastructure projects, collaborating with Lantania on selected civil engineering and construction engagements.
• Estel Ingeniería y ObrasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstel Ingeniería y Obras is a joint venture partner for infrastructure projects, working with Lantania on specialized engineering and construction works.
• COMSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOMSA is a joint venture partner for transport and infrastructure projects, collaborating with Lantania on railway and civil engineering ventures.
• Avan IntegralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvan Integral is a joint venture partner for infrastructure projects, working alongside Lantania on specialized construction and engineering contracts.
• GeostroyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeostroy is a joint venture partner collaborating with Lantania on infrastructure projects, contributing specialized construction capabilities.
• TravypsacoreOthersTravypsa is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lantania Group, specializing in the manufacture of railway sleepers and precast concrete products. It is an intra-group manufacturing entity serving the group's construction projects.
• Grupo DSVcoreOthersGrupo DSV is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lantania Group, specializing in railway track assembly and maintenance services. It operates as an intra-group service provider for the group's infrastructure projects.
• BalzolacoreOthersBalzola is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lantania Group, focused on tramway construction and civil engineering works. It provides specialized construction capabilities for urban mobility and civil infrastructure projects.
• GestilarminorOthersGestilar is a group company of Lantania, specializing in real estate development and residential infrastructure. Gestilar acts as both an intra-group entity and an external customer for Lantania's construction services.
• IndaniaminorOthersIndania is a group company of Lantania, operating in specialized construction and infrastructure services. It functions as an intra-group entity supporting the group's broader construction operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ferrovial: Major Spanish infrastructure operator with global footprint in roads, airports, water, and energy. Comparable integrated infrastructure delivery model, though substantially larger in scale.
• Tedagua: Spanish water EPC contractor (OHLA group) focused on desalination and water treatment. Competes with Lantania on MENA and Latin American public water tenders.
• Aqualia: Spanish water utility subsidiary of FCC, providing end-to-end water services including treatment and concession management. Overlaps with Lantania's O&M and concession service offering.
• Acciona: Spanish global infrastructure and renewable energy group with a dedicated water division (Acciona Agua) operating desalination, water treatment, and hydraulic infrastructure EPC contracts. Closely comparable to Lantania in water + renewables + construction portfolio mix.
• FCC Construcción: Spanish construction and infrastructure arm of FCC Group with substantial water, environmental, and civil infrastructure operations including Aqualia (water services). Directly competes with Lantania for public tenders in Spain and Latin America.
• Befesa: Spanish environmental services and water infrastructure group listed on Frankfurt, with growing footprint in industrial water treatment. Comparable water/environmental infrastructure focus.
• Cadagua: Spanish EPC contractor specialized in desalination and water treatment, with projects across MENA, Spain, and Latin America. Closest head-to-head competitor on mid- and large-scale water EPC.
• Sacyr: Spanish infrastructure concession and construction group active in water, transport, and concessions (P4 model). Comparable EPC + concession profile and similar Iberian + international expansion pattern.
• OHLA: Spanish construction and concessions group with significant water, civil infrastructure, and rail experience. Direct competitor on Spanish and Latin American public tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water EPC and services subsidiary of Veolia with extensive desalination and industrial water treatment capabilities. Larger-scale incumbent competing on the same mega-project tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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