Discover SCP

Sharing water, building the future

For 70 years, SCP has been managing water as a shared resource and developing sustainable solutions to help territories adapt to climate change.

Our mission

Securing water today. Preparing territories for tomorrow.

SCP has a public-interest mission to secure water supply in Provence while preserving the quality and availability of water resources.

Through responsible water management, long-term investment and innovation, we help territories respond to climate change while supporting agriculture, communities and economic development.

SCP at a glance : key figures

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From water operator to international engineering expert

Our expertise is rooted in experience.

SCP does not only design water infrastructure. Every day, our teams operate and maintain one of France’s largest regional water systems.

This operational experience gives us a unique understanding of infrastructure performance, water resource management and the challenges faced by territories.

We bring this expertise to every project we undertake in France and internationally.

From water operator to international engineering expert

  • DESIGN

    Engineering and infrastructure

  • OPERATE

    Water systems and services

  • INNOVATE

    Climate resilience and new solutions

The Canal de Provence: our living laboratory

A strategic water system serving an entire region

As concession holder and operator, SCP manages an exceptional hydraulic heritage that benefits the whole of Provence.

  • 216 km

    of main conveyance infrastructure

  • 81

    pumping stations

  • 5,800 km

    of supply and distribution pipelines

  • 21

    water treatment facilities

  • 4

    major dams

  • 2 million

    people supplied

  • 90+

    reservoirs

  • €3 billion

    regional hydraulic assets

Five activities, one integrated approach

Five activities, one integrated approach

  1. Hydraulic Infrastructure Development

    Designing infrastructure to secure water access.

  2. Water Transport & Distribution

    Operating and maintaining reliable water systems.

  3. Engineering & Consultancy

    Delivering water expertise in France and worldwide.

  4. Services & Equipment

    Supporting customers in sustainable water use.

  5. Renewable Energy

    Developing hydropower and solar solutions linked to water management.

Public roots. Long-term vision.

SCP is a semi-public company with more than
80% of its share capital held by local authorities.

This governance model provides long-term
stability and enables SCP to invest alongside its public shareholders in
infrastructure that supports regional resilience and sustainable development.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES 82%

18.2%

South Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region

18.2%

Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis

18.2%

Département of Bouches-du-Rhône

18.2%

Département of Var

4.3%

Département of Vaucluse

4.3%

Département of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

0.7%

Département of Hautes-Alpes

BANKS & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS 16%

16%

State Bank and Crédit Agricole

CHAMBERS OF AGRICULTURE 2%

2%

Chambers of Agriculture of five shareholder départements

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Discover more in our corporate brochure.