SODECI

What SODECI does

SODECI (Société de Distribution d'Eau de Côte d'Ivoire) is the exclusive private water utility operator in Côte d'Ivoire, founded in 1959 and operating under a concession agreement with the Ivorian state since 1960. The company produces and distributes drinking water to 2,046,040 subscribers across 1,417 localities through a national network comprising 21,688 km of distribution pipelines, 1,002 production wells, and 14 regional branches. In 2023, SODECI produced 352 million m³ of water. The company also operates sanitation and stormwater services for the city of Abidjan under a separate affermage contract.

SODECI generates revenue primarily through subscription-based water distribution fees charged to residential, commercial, and government customers, with standard subscription fees of 28,443 FCFA and new connection fees of 147,630 FCFA. A social tariff program offers subsidized connections at 19,500 FCFA for vulnerable populations. Bill payment is facilitated through eight banking and mobile money partners, a 175-number call center, the e-agency digital platform (with 69% subscriber adoption by end-2023), and a mobile application. Operational management is centralized through the Centre de Gestion Intégrée des Opérations (CGIO), which combines customer relations, operations scheduling, and 24/7 remote infrastructure monitoring.

The company is a subsidiary of the Eranove Group (which holds 46.2% ownership) and has been listed on the BRVM UEMOA regional stock exchange since 1985. SODECI holds Triple QSE certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) for its drinking water production units and employs 3,175 people. The company is undergoing digital transformation, evidenced by the creation of a dedicated Direction de la Transformation et du Digital and the rollout of smart metering and remote management systems.

Name

SODECI

Legal name

Société de Distribution d'Eau de Côte d'Ivoire

Website

https://sodeci.ci

Company type

Public

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SODECI is the exclusive private water utility of Côte d'Ivoire, producing and distributing drinking water to over 2 million subscribers across 1,417 localities under a state concession, with additional sanitation services in Abidjan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Quality Monitoring, Compliance & Reporting (Sampling, Lab, Regulatory) (EUANAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Self-Service & Customer Portals (web/mobile, e-bill, notifications, consumption dashboards) (EUANAIAI), Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Drinking water distribution
• Water utility services
• Sanitation services
• Water infrastructure management
• Utility concession operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Distribution Concession: SODECI operates under a concession agreement with the Ivorian government to produce and distribute drinking water. Revenue is generated through water distribution fees charged to subscribers across residential, commercial, and government segments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SODECI is the national water utility of Côte d'Ivoire, producing, treating, and distributing drinking water to over 2,046,040 subscribers across 1,417 localities under a concession agreement with the Ivorian state. The company also operates sanitation and stormwater drainage services for the city of Abidjan under a separate affermage contract, supported by a customer service network of 14 regional branches, the E-Agence digital platform, a 175 call center, and the CGIO 24/7 integrated operations center.

Product overview

SODECI operates as a public utility service company providing drinking water distribution and sanitation services in Côte d'Ivoire. The company's product portfolio centers on two core services: drinking water distribution (via a concession agreement with the Ivorian state) and sanitation services for Abidjan (via an affermage/affiliate contract). The water distribution service encompasses multiple interconnected service modules — including water connection (branchement), subscription (abonnement), reconnection (réabonnement), account transfer (mutation), contract termination (résiliation), and bill payment (règlement des factures) — all supported by a social tariff program for low-income households. Sanitation services cover wastewater and stormwater drainage management. Cross-cutting infrastructure includes the Centre de Gestion Intégrée des Opérations (CGIO), an integrated operations hub combining customer relations, field operations scheduling, and remote monitoring, and the E-Agence online customer portal. Bill payment is facilitated through multiple channels including partner banks (Banque Atlantique, BNI, ECOBANK, NSIA BANQUE) and mobile money services (MTN Mobile Money, Orange Money, Wave, Moov Money).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution d'eau potable (Drinking Water Distribution) Core service involving the production, treatment, and distribution of drinking water to residential and commercial customers across Côte d'Ivoire, operating under a concession agreement with the Ivorian state and serving 2,046,040 subscribers through 1,002 production wells and 21,688 km of distribution network.
• Assainissement (Sanitation Services) Sewage and drainage management services for the city of Abidjan, including operation and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure and stormwater drainage systems, delivered under a separate affermage contract.
• Branchement (Water Connection) Connection of a house or establishment to the SODECI water distribution network, including simple connections without meter, standard connections with meter (147,630 FCFA), and social/subsidized connections at reduced cost (19,500 FCFA) for eligible low-income households.
• Abonnement (Water Subscription) Subscription service for customers requesting meter installation on an existing water connection, covering counter diameters of 15mm, 20mm, 30mm, and 40mm, at an annual fee of 28,443 FCFA for the standard 15mm meter.
• Règlement des factures (Bill Payment Service) Multi-channel bill payment service for SODECI water bills, including in-person cash payment at SODECI agencies, bank direct debit, check payment, and electronic payment via partner banks (Banque Atlantique, BNI, Ecobank, NSIA Banque) and mobile money services (Orange Money, MTN Mobile Money, Wave, Moov Money/Flooz).
• E-Agence (Online Customer Portal) Online self-service platform at masodecienligne.ci enabling customers to manage their water accounts digitally, including account management, bill viewing, and service requests. By end-2023, 69% of SODECI's 2,046,040 subscribers were registered users of the e-agency service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,046,040 active subscribers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERANOVE (Parent Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERANOVE is the parent company and industrial group of SODECI. As part of the Eranove group, SODECI benefits from shared resources, expertise, and strategic direction within the pan-African water and electricity infrastructure conglomerate.
• ONEP (Office National de l'Eau Potable)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerONEP is the National Office for Drinking Water in Côte d'Ivoire, serving as the government counterpart in the water sector. SODECI works with ONEP under the concession framework for water production and distribution activities.
• CIE (Compagnie Ivoirienne d'Electricité)coreTechnology or IntegrationCIE is the Ivorian Electricity Company, a sister company within the Eranove group. SODECI partners with CIE for integrated utility services, including bill payment platform integration and operational synergies in the Ivorian utility sector.
• Banque AtlantiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking partner enabling bill payment services for SODECI customers through Banque Atlantique branches and digital banking channels.
• EcobankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking partner providing SODECI bill payment services through Ecobank's regional banking network across Côte d'Ivoire.
• NSIA BANQUEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking partner for SODECI bill payment services through NSIA BANQUE branches.
• BNI (Banque Nationale d'Investissement)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking partner providing SODECI bill payment services through BNI branches.
• Orange MoneyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile money partner enabling SODECI bill payments through Orange Money platform and agents.
• MTN Mobile MoneyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile money partner enabling SODECI bill payments through MTN Mobile Money platform and agents.
• WaveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile money partner enabling SODECI bill payments through Wave mobile payment platform.
• Moov Money / FloozminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile money partner enabling SODECI bill payments through Moov Money (Flooz) platform and agents.
• Fondation EranoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable foundation of the Eranove group engaged in social responsibility activities. SODECI participates in foundation initiatives for community development and social impact programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SDE (Sénégalaise des Eaux): SDE holds the exclusive Senegalese affermage contract for drinking water distribution in major urban centers, operating under a regulatory/operator model nearly identical to SODECI's structure in Côte d'Ivoire. Both are West African utilities serving millions of subscribers under government concession terms.
• SEEG (Société d'Énergie et d'Eau du Gabon): SEEG operates Gabon's national water and electricity concessions under an affermage model, comparable in structure to SODECI's water-and-sanitation dual concession. Both are integrated utility operators in francophone sub-Saharan Africa with extensive production and distribution infrastructure.
• SONEB (Société Nationale des Eaux du Bénin): SONEB is the state-affiliated water utility responsible for urban water production and distribution across major Beninese cities. Comparable to SODECI in operating model, customer base (residential and commercial subscribers), and West African regulatory environment.
• ONEA (Office National de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement, Burkina Faso): ONEA delivers water and sanitation services across Burkina Faso's urban centers under a public utility structure. Peers SODECI on drinking water production, distribution network, and sanitation operations in a comparable francophone West African regulatory and market context.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Africa (Veolia subsidiary operations): Veolia operates water and wastewater concessions and O&M contracts across multiple African countries and globally. It is a broad incumbent in the same water utility space where SODECI holds its Ivorian monopoly, with deeper scale, technology, and capital resources.
• Suez (Water & Wastewater operations, Africa): Suez runs water distribution and treatment concessions globally, including in Africa, through long-term affermage contracts. As a multinational incumbent, it competes for new concessions and O&M mandates that overlap directly with SODECI's core service model.
• SAUR International: SAUR is a French-headquartered water and wastewater services operator with active concessions in Europe, Africa, and other regions. It is a broad incumbent in the same delegated water services market where SODECI competes for new concessions and operates similar public-private-partnership structures.

Regional players

• CIE (Compagnie Ivoirienne d'Électricité): CIE is SODECI's sister company within the Eranove Group and Côte d'Ivoire's exclusive electricity distributor under a parallel affermage structure. While in electricity rather than water, the operating model, government relationship, and integrated utility synergies (e.g., shared payment platform) make it a closely related peer.
• GWCL (Ghana Water Company Limited): GWCL is Ghana's national urban water utility operating production and distribution networks across the country. Although state-owned rather than private, it is structurally comparable to SODECI in serving urban West African populations through piped water distribution under regulatory oversight.

Emerging players

• Manila Water Company (now Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc.): Manila Water held one of the most-watched Asian water concessions (Metro Manila's east zone) under an affermage-style contract before consolidation. It is an instructive operating peer for delegated water utility models with high subscriber density and digital customer engagement, comparable to SODECI's service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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