WABAG’s contribution towards nation building gets prestigious recognition

Conferred with “Emerging Infrastructure Company in the Water Infrastructure Sector”

Pleased to share that WABAG’s contribution towards Nation Building received a prestigious recognition at the “The Economic Times Infra Focus Awards 2022”. WABAG was conferred with “Emerging Infrastructure Company in the Water Infrastructure Sector” for its significant contribution to the water sector.

With its pioneering and innovative technologies, WABAG built several state-of-the-art water and wastewater infrastructure for various Industries and ULBs which are playing an important role today towards ensuring water security and safe & healthy environment for millions of people of India aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

WABAG’s sustainable solutions are designed to support the efforts of Govt of India towards ensuring clean water and sanitation for all by 2030. Also, WABAG’s innovative and environment-friendly solutions are aligned to the ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) Sustainability Index, which is fast emerging as a priority for Industries worldwide.

This recognition is a testimony to WABAG outstanding contribution towards shaping the India of tomorrow.

Mr. Rajiv Mittal is now part of the IWA Fellows Community

Global recognition to his vision of sustainability

Pleased to share that Mr. Rajiv Mittal – CMD & Group CEO, VA Tech WABAG Limited, has been conferred with the prestigious IWA Fellow by the International Water Association. The prestigious recognition is bestowed upon him for his outstanding contributions to the water sector, globally.

With over 3 decades of vast experience in the water industry, Mr Mittal has always been a staunch advocate for promoting water security & implementation of circular economy through pioneering and advanced technologies.

Being a veteran in the water industry, he has been working hard towards achieving the UNSDGs, particularly the SDG 6 through sustainable use of water, leveraging alternative water sources, efficient water treatment, water recycle and reuse and desalination. Under his able guidance, WABAG built many world-class water & wastewater treatment plants that serve millions of people across the globe.

Advanced technologies for the elimination of micropollutants

Porrentruy WWTP – another success story scripted by WABAG in Switzerland

Being a pioneer, Switzerland was the first country in Europe to mandate elimination of micropollutants under the Water Protection Act. For more than a decade, WABAG has been involved in R&D aimed at the elimination of micropollutants. As a result, WABAG is one of the few companies, able to offer all the relevant technologies such as ozonation and activated carbon adsorption, as well as their combination. Thus, WABAG has emerged as a market leader under this segment.

The 30,200 m3/d Porrentruy WWTP at Switzerland bears ample testimony to WABAG’s technological expertise for the elimination of organic micro-pollutants. WABAG was responsible for the design, engineering, delivery and installation of the electromechanical equipment and commissioning of the process technology.

Special Features of Porrentruy WWTP

• A combined process of Ozonation followed by a bioactive filter – the BIOZONE® process – is implemented for the removal of micropollutant
• An intelligent design enables the gravimetric integration of the additional process stage into the hydraulic profile of the existing plant.

WABAG has successfully demonstrated the reliability of the processes for the elimination of micropollutants in Switzerland and commissioned 10 WWTPs having a cumulative max. capacity of over 1,000,000 m3/d with an additional 8 WWTPs under construction.

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WABAG secures an EP order towards a Brine Water Treatment Package worth about 18 Million EUR

WABAG secured an Engineering and Procurement (‘EP’) order worth about 18 Million Euros (about ₹ 149 Crore) from DL E&C CO., LTD., Korea, towards a Water treatment package for the EuroChem Methanol Production facility in Kingisepp, Russia.

WABAG’s scope includes Design, Engineering and Supply, Installation, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and start-up of the plant and is scheduled to be completed over a 15 month period. The project will employ softening, Ultrafiltration and Reverse Osmosis technologies to treat brine water which will be reused as process water in the facility. This order includes adequate payment securities which de-risks us from the geo political uncertainties.

Commenting on this order win, Mr. Pankaj Sachdeva, CEO – India Cluster said, “While being vigilant about the Geo political situation, we remain positive about the Russian Federation as a market opportunity and this order is a further testament of the same. WABAG further strengthens its position in the industrial wastewater segment with this order. This order was secured through joint efforts of Wabag India and Wabag Romania, demonstrating our ‘One Wabag’ philosophy.”

WABAG expands Global footprint with a new JICA funded, consortium order for 50 MLD Desalination project in Senegal, worth about 146 Million Euro

WABAG further enhanced its global position in the Desalination market, by securing a consortium Design, Build, Operate (‘DBO’) order, for the 50 MLD (expandable to 100 MLD) Mamelles Sea Water Desalination Project from Société Nationale Des Eaux du Sénégal (‘SONES’), the National Water Company of Senegal, worth about 146 Million Euro.

The scope of WABAG under this order will be Engineering & Procurement (‘EP’) and Operation & Maintenance (‘O&M’), which is worth about one-third of the consortium order value. WABAG’s EP scope includes Design, Engineering and Supply of Electromechanical equipment, supervision of Installation and Commissioning followed by a 2 year O&M of the plant. The location of the plant is in the main corniche of Dakar city on a high hill top, with sea water intake from the Atlantic Ocean. The plant will be based on SWRO technology with very advanced compact systems, considering the availability of land and challenging terrain.

The project is to be executed by WABAG in consortium with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (‘Toyota’), Japan and Eiffage Génie Civil, France (‘Eiffage’). WABAG will play the role of the Technology & System integrator, while Eiffage will be responsible for the construction work and Toyota will co-manage the project.

President of the Republic of Senegal interacting with the consortium representatives, during the ground breaking ceremony

This project which is being funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (‘JICA’) aims to provide a safe and stable water supply to the people of Senegal by ensuring a highly sustainable water source. The groundbreaking ceremony of this project was held in Dakar, Senegal and the commencement of construction of the plant was declared by the President of Senegal. As the first large-scale seawater desalination plant in Senegal and the largest in West Africa upon completion, this project is expected to greatly improve the lives of the people by meeting the water needs of about one million Dakar residents, thereby contributing to sustainable development of the economy in Senegal.

This breakthrough order in the West African region, marks the entry of WABAG into a new geography, Senegal. WABAG is already executing 50 MLD (expandable to 100 MLD) Desalination project in Tunisia, North Africa being funded by KfW Germany. This order further consolidates WABAG’s business in the African continent.

Commenting on this order win, Mr. Deep Raj Saxena, CEO – MEA Cluster said, “This new order win in Senegal, amidst strong international competition, gives us immense pride and happiness. WABAG has been continuously foraying into new Geographies and Senegal is yet another country, where our consistent marketing efforts have reaped benefits. This significant order is a testament to WABAG’s strong track record, knowhow & global competitiveness in desalination and WABAG’s continued contribution to water security in the African continent. This plant when completed, will play a significant role in meeting the water demand of Senegal and also be an important reference project for WABAG.”

WABAG signs concession agreement for 40 MLD TTRO plant in Ghaziabad, India

WABAG through its wholly owned subsidiary M/s. Ghaziabad Water Solutions Private Limited (SPV), signed a concession agreement with Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam (GNN) towards Design, Build, Finance and Operation of a new 40 MLD Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) plant along with associated infrastructure under Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). WABAG will be the technical partner of the project and will execute the Design-Build-Operate (DBO) contract with SPV worth Rs. 594 crores.

The project scope includes a 2 years construction period followed by a long-term operation and maintenance period of 15 years. This project would receive a grant during the construction period from GNN, which has raised money through India’s first municipal Green Bond.

The scope of works under this concession contract includes Design, Construction, Supply, Installation, Testing, Trial Run and Commissioning followed by Operation & Maintenance for 15 years, of a new 40 MLD TTRO plant. The plant will use membrane technology with Ultra filtration followed by Reverse Osmosis to further purify the treated sewage water to industrial usage quality. In addition, WABAG will also perform renovation & refurbishment of the upstream 56 MLD STP plant, followed by its Operations & Maintenance thereafter.

The 40 MLD TTRO plant once commissioned shall be the largest TTRO plant under HAM in India and expected to provide sustainable solutions for the water needs of the industries located in Sahibabad Industrial Estate, Ghaziabad. In terms of environmental impact, this will be a pioneering project in the Ghaziabad area, since industries here will now be mandated to use TTRO-treated water, instead of the presently used groundwater, which is already depleting fast. It is worth noting that WABAG has on Design, Build Operate (‘DBO’) basis already built, commissioned and is currently operating a state-of-the-art 45 MLD TTRO plant in Koyambedu, Chennai for CMWSSB which is supplying treated water from the said plant to SIPCOT industrial estate in Chennai.

Commenting on this major order, Mr. S. Varadarajan, Director and Chief Growth Officer said, “Wabag has been at the forefront of the Water Recycle & Reuse initiative in India. Several states in India have already come up with Reuse policies aiming at recycling 70% of Treated Waste Water by 2025 & 100% of Treated Waste Water by 2030. This order is yet another milestone for WABAG towards contributing to sustainable water solutions to industries in Ghaziabad through advanced technologies for reuse of water. We thank GNN for the confidence and trust reposed in WABAG for this prestigious project.”

Prestigious recognitions to WABAG’s vision of sustainability

WABAG received two eminent awards at the Water Digest Water Awards

In recognition of our journey of sustainability, Water Digest honured WABAG with two prestigious laurels at the Water Digest Water Awards 2021-22. The distinguished awards were presented to Team WABAG by Hon’ble Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

WABAG’s 30 MLD Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant for Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited at Mangalore, Karnataka was awarded as “Desalination Project of the Year”. Located right at the Arabian Sea coast and in close proximity to the Mangalore Port, the state-of-the-art plant will become a reliable and sustainable source of water for uninterrupted operations of the refinery and thus will assure Industrial Water Security for economic prosperity.

WABAG’s One City One Operator (OCOO) Initiative at Agra and Ghaziabad received “Best Water Management – Private Sector”. Under its OCOO initiatives, WABAG is ensuring a sustainable and healthy ecosystem for the residents of both the cities by operating, maintaining and managing the complete sewage infrastructure, which includes sewage treatment and network infrastructure.

Mr. Rajiv Mittal is now the Global Asian of the Year

Honour for 3 decades of distinctive competence and dedication to water industry

Delighted to share that Mr Rajiv Mittal, CMD & Group CEO, VA Tech WABAG has been recognized as “Global Asian of the Year 2021-22” by AsiaOne Magazine for his 3 decades of dedication to the water industry.

Being a veteran in the water industry, Mr Mittal has always been a staunch advocate for promoting water security through pioneering and advanced technologies. Under his able guidance, Team WABAG has built many unique and world-class water and wastewater treatment plants. The state-of-the-art plants are helping millions of people across the globe to quench their thirst and ensure a clean and safe environment.

Under his visionary leadership, WABAG transformed as a globally reputed multinational from a regional start-up. Today, WABAG is the 4th largest private operator and amongst the 10 top desalination companies globally.

WABAG bags breakthrough order worth about USD 100 Million in city of Dubai, UAE

WABAG secured an order worth about USD 100 Million towards engineering and procurement activities in relation to 120 Million Gallons Per Day (MiGD) Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (‘SWRO’) in the United Arab Emirates (‘UAE’). The order was secured from Green EPC (a Utico FZC subsidiary) who is the prime EPC contractor for this project.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (‘DEWA’) selected Utico FZC as the preferred bidder to build the SWRO plant and operate it over a period of 35 years, under the Independent Water Producer (‘IWP’) model, wherein DEWA will off-take 100% of water from this plant. The desalination plant is planned to be commissioned in phases by March 2024 and shall be the largest IWP in Dubai.

The project is in the direction of Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 initiative to maximize use of green energy for production of desalinated water and aims at using solar power to supplement the power requirement of the plant during day time. This project supports the vision of HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote the sustainable development of Dubai.

Commenting on this major order win, Mr. Deep Raj Saxena, CEO Middle East & Africa Cluster said, “This is a significant break-through for WABAG in the UAE enabling us to showcase our technical capabilities and innovative solutions to ensure timely completion of this prestigious, challenging and fast track Desalination project of national importance with team Utico & Green EPC. With our first order in UAE, we have further consolidated our presence in the middle east region in line with our long term vision.”