Meridiam is a global investment firm and asset manager headquartered in Paris, France, specializing in the development, financing, and long-term management of sustainable public infrastructure. Established in 2005 by Thierry Déau, Meridiam operates as an independent Benefit Corporation, combining long-term financial performance with measurable social and environmental impact. 

With a global presence spanning Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East, Meridiam maintains offices in Paris, Washington, Addis Ababa, Amman, Dakar, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Libreville, Luxembourg, and Vienna. The firm currently manages more than US$23 billion in assets and has developed and invested in over 130 infrastructure projects worldwide. Meridiam’s investment philosophy is anchored in long-term ownership, typically committing capital over multi-decade horizons to ensure asset resilience, operational excellence, and sustained public value. 

As a certified B Corp, Meridiam systematically measures the impact of its investments beyond financial returns, assessing tangible outcomes for local communities and contributions to climate mitigation and adaptation. Its accreditation with the Green Climate Fund further underscores its role as a trusted partner in delivering climateresilient infrastructure at scale.

In Jordan, a Meridiam-led consortium was selected by the Government of Jordan as the preferred bidder for the Aqaba–Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project and successfully executed the Project Agreement with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in January 2025. The project consortium includes leading international and regional partners, namely VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Orascom Construction, SUEZ, Arab Contractors, and Archirodon. 

This 30-year concession further reinforces Meridiam’s position as a long-term partner and strategic investor in Jordan, building on its existing role as a shareholder in Queen Alia International Airport since 2018. Together, these inves