Erika H. James Director | Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through its Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) platform, has announced an agreement to sell its stake in Seven Seas Water Group to the EQT Infrastructure VI fund. Seven Seas Water operates over 220 water and wastewater treatment plants across North America, including regions like the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
The company uses a Water-as-a-Service model to provide reliable and environmentally compliant water solutions to various clients such as governmental and industrial sectors. This approach includes long-term contracts that ensure stable cash flows. Under MSIP's ownership, Seven Seas Water expanded significantly in North America, particularly in Texas.
Alberto Donzelli from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners remarked on the sale: “Seven Seas Water exemplifies the infrastructure characteristics we prioritize – essential services, long-term inflation-protected cashflows, and operational excellence.” Markus Hottenrott also highlighted MSIP’s ability to create resilient infrastructure businesses that serve essential community needs.
Seven Seas Water specializes in outsourced water treatment using technologies like seawater reverse osmosis. The company provides solutions for both water treatment and wastewater reuse through scalable modular plants. Some of these services are offered by AUC Group, a subsidiary based in Houston.
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners is a global investment platform managing approximately $18 billion since 2006. They focus on assets providing essential public goods with value creation potential. Morgan Stanley Investment Management manages over $1.6 trillion globally as of March 2025.