In line with this strategic target, Enerjisa Distribution participated in the tender held for privatization through block sale of 100% shares of Başkent Electricity Distribution Co. Inc. (Başkent EDAŞ) and won the tender by offering the highest bid at the amount of 1,225 million US Dollars on July 1, 2008.
The transfer of Başkent EDAŞ shares to Enerjisa Distribution, established for this purpose in 2008, was concluded on January 28, 2009.
Significant amounts were invested to upgrade the legacy systems of the acquired company, Başkent EDAŞ and particularly to improve customer services. The activities related with construction, maintenance and operation of the electricity distribution grid are performed for 3.6 million subscribers in the provinces of Ankara, Bartın, Çankırı, Karabük, Kastamonu, Kırıkkale, and Zonguldak provinces (Başkent Distribution Region).
Considering the size of the distribution grid and the geographical area served, Başkent Electricity Distribution region is the largest electricity distribution region of Turkey. 13.5 billion kWh of electricity was distributed over the distribution grid extending up to nearly 100,000 km in 2012. Başkent Electricity Distribution region accounts for 9% of Turkey, in terms of the electricity consumption volume, and provides the necessary infrastructure to enable 7 million people to have access to electricity. The capital expenditure of nearly TL 260 million was spent for expansion, upgrading and improvement of the distribution network in 2012.
Given the regulated nature of the sector and the projected changes in the market for the upcoming years, Başkent is focused on the necessary preparations both strategically and operationally. All the preparations are planned in parallel to the long-term vision of the energy market and the target oriented at the highest level of customer satisfaction.