Water- en Energiebedrijf Aruba N.V.

Name

Water- en Energiebedrijf Aruba N.V.

Legal name

Water- en Energiebedrijf Aruba N.V.

Website

https://webaruba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Electricity Utilities

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Source Development & Intake Systems (Wells, Boreholes, Intakes) (AFAAACAI)

Keywords

• Drinking water utility
• Seawater desalination
• Electricity generation
• Renewable energy
• Water distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oranjestad

HQ country

Aruba

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Water Supply (Tariff A): Monthly water bills charged on a progressive tiered tariff basis (graduated scale). Bills are calculated by multiplying consumption in cubic meters by the applicable tier rate. Water meter rental of Awg 1.00/month is added.
2. Commercial Water Supply: Commercial customers charged a flat rate of Awg 12.00 per cubic meter. Monthly billing based on metered consumption.
3. Agriculture, Horticulture and Livestock Water Supply: Agricultural sector customers charged Awg 5.50 per cubic meter, based on a minimum guaranteed purchase of 10 m³.
4. New Water Meter Connection: New water connections incur a connection fee. For residential: security deposit Awg 80 plus connection fee Awg 50 (total Awg 130). Non-residents pay a deposit of Awg 250.
5. Water Meter Reconnection: Reconnection after disconnection due to non-payment includes a Awg 50 reconnection fee charged on the next water bill.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Water- en Energiebedrijf Aruba N.V. produces drinking water for the island of Aruba via Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination and generates electricity using RECIP engines, wind turbines, solar PV, and energy storage. The company serves approximately 51,000 residential, commercial, and agricultural water connections through a 1,052 km distribution network, and delivers power 24/7 to N.V. ELMAR, Aruba's electricity distribution company.

Product overview

WEB Aruba N.V. (Water- en Energiebedrijf Aruba) is a state-owned utility providing two core services: water production through seawater desalination using Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology, and energy generation using RECIP engines, wind turbines, and solar PV systems. The company operates approximately 51,000 water connections across a 1,052 km distribution network. Customer-facing digital products include the WEB Care online portal for bill management, a Renewable Energy Dashboard for real-time energy monitoring, water bill and carbon emissions calculators, and the Mi Tesoro digital museum documenting company history since 1932. Energy production capacity totals 253.5 MW across multiple technologies to serve Aruba's average 108 MW demand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Water Supply (Tariff A) Monthly drinking water supply for residential households across Aruba, billed on a five-tier progressive tariff (Tariff A) from Awg 5.75/m³ to Awg 19.20/m³, plus a fixed Awg 1.00/month water meter rental.
• Commercial Water Supply Monthly drinking water supply for hotels, businesses, restaurants, and other commercial enterprises on Aruba, billed at a flat rate of Awg 12.00 per cubic meter. The hotel strip is reinforced by a dedicated 12-inch ringleiding pipeline of approximately 8 km.
• Agriculture, Horticulture and Livestock Water Supply Discounted water supply for registered agricultural, horticultural, and livestock customers on Aruba at Awg 5.50 per cubic meter, subject to a minimum guaranteed purchase of 10 m³ and registration with the Department of Agriculture and Public Health Department. Flushed water is provided free of charge at Santa Rosa.
• Electricity Generation and Supply to ELMAR 24/7 electricity generation delivered wholesale to sister utility N.V. ELMAR for island-wide distribution, drawing on 194 MW of RECIP generation, 30 MW of wind (Vader Piet), 7.5 MW of solar (Sunrise), and 5 MW of flywheel storage to meet average demand of 108 MW and peaks of 155 MW.
• New Water Meter Connection One-time installation of a new water meter connection for residential, commercial, agricultural, or pool customers, requiring a property border niche meeting WEB specifications and payment of a connection fee plus security deposit (residential total Awg 130; non-resident deposit Awg 250).
• Water Meter Reconnection Service Reconnection of a water meter after disconnection for non-payment, subject to settlement of outstanding balances and payment of a Awg 50 reconnection fee on the next bill.
• Water Quality Testing Services ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing of drinking water for parameters including pH, conductivity, and hardness, with monthly analyses at strategic sites and an annual 159-parameter audit by U.S. National Testing Laboratories to confirm WHO compliance.
• WEB Aruba Plant Tours Guided tours of the WEB Aruba water desalination and power generation facilities for visitors, schools, and organizations, available by appointment with dress code requirements for industrial areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Infrastructure Leakage Index of 0.51 — considered extremely low, indicating minimal water loss in the distribution network
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of ArubacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The Government of Aruba is the sole shareholder of Utilities Aruba NV, the holding company of WEB Aruba and N.V. ELMAR. In 2022, a process was initiated to prepare construction of a new wind park at Rincon, aligned with the Government's energy policy target of 35% renewable energy.
• Windpark Vader Piet NVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009WEB Aruba has an agreement with Windpark Vader Piet NV (since 2009) to exclusively purchase energy generated by the wind turbine park. The park consists of 10 wind turbines with 3 MW capacity each, total 30 MW. It has provided 16–17% of Aruba's energy production since 2009 with ~60% capacity utilization.
• N.V. ELMARcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992WEB Aruba and N.V. ELMAR were incorporated as separate companies under Utilities Aruba NV (holding company with the Government of Aruba as sole shareholder). WEB generates electricity and delivers it 24/7 to ELMAR for island-wide distribution. Both companies jointly introduced Intelligent Load Shedding System (ILS) in 2021.
• Utilities Aruba NVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Utilities Aruba NV is the holding company under which WEB Aruba and N.V. ELMAR operate as independent companies. The Government of Aruba is the sole shareholder of Utilities Aruba NV.
• Landslaboratorium (Aruba National Laboratory)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAruba's National Laboratory performs monthly water quality reviews and testing at various strategic locations across the distribution network to ensure drinking water meets WHO standards.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. Caribbean-listed water utility (CWCO) that designs, builds, and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems across the Caribbean. Directly comparable on SWRO technology, customer base (Caribbean islands), and regulated utility model.
• Seven Seas Water: Caribbean-focused water and wastewater utility operating desalination and distribution concessions across multiple islands. Directly comparable to WEB Aruba as a regulated island-scale desalination and water distribution operator serving both residential and hospitality customers.
• IDE Technologies: Israel-based global leader in seawater reverse osmosis desalination plants and technology provider. Comparable to WEB's SWRO #1 (8,000 m³/day) and #2 (24,000 m³/day) plants, both of which use RO membrane technology common across IDE-built facilities worldwide.
• N.V. GEBE (St. Maarten): Government-owned utility of Sint Maarten producing and distributing water and electricity on a small Caribbean island. Closely comparable business model — combined water + power utility serving a single island economy under government ownership.
• Cadagua (Ferrovial Water): Spanish-headquartered water infrastructure and desalination operator with island and Caribbean project experience. Comparable to WEB on integrated desalination + distribution utility delivery under regulated frameworks.
• Aqualectra (Curaçao): Curaçao's combined water and electricity utility, also owned by the local government. Comparable in integrated island-scale utility operations, regulated tariffs, and reliance on desalination and thermal generation.
• Acciona Agua: Global desalination and water treatment EPC and operator with a strong Caribbean and island footprint. Comparable to WEB on SWRO plant design/operation and end-to-end water utility delivery.

Broad incumbents

• American Water Works Company: Largest US-listed regulated water and wastewater utility (NYSE: AWK). Comparable on regulated-monopoly water business model, capital-intensive distribution networks, and progressive tariff structures, though at vastly larger scale than WEB.
• Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water infrastructure and services arm of Veolia, operating municipal water concessions and desalination projects worldwide. Comparable on SWRO and water treatment technology stack, though it operates across many geographies rather than serving a single island.
• Essential Utilities (Aqua America): US regulated water and natural gas utility with large regulated rate base. Comparable on regulated water utility economics and ongoing network capex programs, though it operates across many US states rather than a single island market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/webarubanv
• Facebookfacebook.com/webaruba
• Instagraminstagram.com/webarubanv/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@webarubanv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/webaruba

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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