WABAG secures order in Malaysia for Petronas Refinery & Petrochemical Corporation

WABAG secured an order worth 11.45 Million USD from Dialog E&C Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia towards establishing a new Effluent Treatment Plant (‘ETP’) for Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor, Malaysia. It will be constructed for PRPC Utilities and Facilities Sdn Bhd (‘PRPC UF’), a subsidiary of PETRONAS Refinery & Petrochemical Corporation (PRPC).

WABAG shall be the Technology vendor and provide Design, Engineering, Procurement and Supervision activities for the proposed ETP. WABAG shall design the ETP comprising of two-stage biological treatment, advance oxidation process, ammonia stripper and drier facility for sludge treatment. WABAG was amongst the few technology partners approved by PRPC for this project, based on its global reference in Oil & Gas segment.

WABAG has previously executed a 200 Million USD state-of-the-art Integrated ETP for Pengerang Integrated Complex which ensures reduction of contaminants below regulatory discharge requirements.

Commenting on this order win, Mr. S Natrajan, S&M Head – India Cluster said, “This order was secured based on our technological pre-qualifications with PETRONAS. This order further consolidates our position as a pure play water technology player in the Oil & Gas segment and in South East Asian market.”

WABAG expands Global footprint with technologically advanced Oil & Gas order worth 165 Million USD in Russia

VA TECH WABAG strengthens its market position in the Oil & Gas sector, securing a breakthrough Engineering and Procurement (‘EP’) order worth 165 Million US Dollars (about ₹ 1,230 Crore) from Amur Gas Chemical Complex LLC., (‘AGCC’) in Russia. AGCC is a joint venture of SIBUR Holding Russia and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (‘Sinopec’), China. AGCC is set to become one of the world’s largest basic polymer production facilities.

WABAG shall be the technology and system integrator for the Integrated Treatment Facilities (Waste Water Treatment unit), deploying advanced technologies to treat waste water streams. The facility will have a concentrate evaporator unit to maintain Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and the sludge will be de-watered and dried. The facility will be designed to Recycle & Re-use the waste water released from the petrochemical unit, substituting about 25% of the raw water intake requirement. The deployment of ZLD and Recycle & Re-use makes the facility environmentally friendly and meets stringent environmental regulations.

The scope includes Design, Engineering, Procurement, Supply and Supervision of the facilities during erection and commissioning including process & technology equipment, piping system, electrical, instrumentation / control systems and building & architectural materials.

This technology intensive breakthrough order in the CIS region, especially in the Russian Federation, also marks WABAG’s largest order in the Oil & Gas sector.

Commenting on this order win, Mr. Pankaj Sachdeva, CEO – India Cluster said, “This order from a marque customer in the Oil & Gas sector, re-affirms our technological superiority and execution excellence, built over the years. We are proud to have secured this contract amidst stiff international competition and we are confident that this project will be another landmark reference for WABAG.”

Mr. Rajiv Mittal amongst World Top 20 Most Transformative Water Leaders

For bringing about dramatic changes in global water industry

Delighted to share that Mr. Rajiv Mittal, MD & Group CEO, VA Tech WABAG Limited has been recognised amongst the World Top 20 Most Transformative Leaders in Water Sector by the Global Water Intelligence for his significant journey in the water sector over the last two decades, bringing about dramatic changes in the Global Water Industry.

Under his visionary leadership, WABAG has been ranked 4th globally by GWI recently for ensuring safe and clean drinking water and healthy environment for over 71 million people across various geographies.

With his pioneering efforts, WABAG built over 1400 Municipal and Industrial Water Treatment Plants in over 25 countries across the globe since 1995. These state-of-the-art treatment plants reinforce WABAG’s vision of ensuring water security, touching millions of lives every day.

WABAG Ranked 4th Globally among “Top 50 Private Water Companies”

Ensures clean water and sanitation for over 71 million people globally

WABAG ranked 4th Globally by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), London, under “The world’s top 50 private water operators” for ensuring safe and clean drinking water and Sanitation for over 71 million people across the globe.

In line with its vision WABAG has now rocketed to 4th place globally in 2021 and is the only Indian Organization to be featured in the top 25 water companies globally. The company has been showing consistent progress over the years i.e. 10th Rank in 2017 and 6th Rank in 2019.

With a vision to ensure water sustainability, WABAG has been continuously innovating and implementing new and advanced technologies in the field of Water and Wastewater treatment. Today WABAG is

• Producing 26 million m3 of clean water every day to quench the thirst of millions of people
• Treating 30 million m3 of wastewater every day to ensure clean and healthy environment
• Desalinating 1.2 million m3 of seawater every day to supplement the freshwater sources
• Treating 2 million m3 industrial of effluent every day to safeguard the water bodies
• Recycling 2.5 million m3 of wastewater every day for industrial and non-potable reuse purposes

WABAG’s sustainable solutions are in line with the United Nations SDG-6, which aims to ensure 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.

Driven by its vision to be among the Top 3 Pure Play Water Companies Globally, WABAG continues to make strides in its growth journey, with aim to serve people globally thereby assuring Sustainable Solutions, for a better life.

Koyambedu TTRO – Producing potable quality water which is tested and trusted

Water is becoming increasingly scarce with ever increasing population and rapid urbanization. Globally, there is an urgent need to look beyond the dwindling traditional sources of water supply and encourage sustainable as well as dependable alternative sources of water to meet the demand. Reuse of treated municipal wastewater is one such option which has been established as economically viable and considerably inexpensive compared to other alternatives.

In 2001, WABAG built the World’s first direct potable reuse (DPR) plant in Windhoek, Namibia based on water reuse concept with a capacity of producing 21,000 m3 clean drinking water every day. Similarly, in 2003, Singapore introduced high-grade reclaimed water, known as NEWater, for both direct non-potable use and indirect potable use, recycling treated sewage.

In 2019, WABAG built a world-class water reuse plant 45,000 m3/day capacity at Koyambedu, Chennai for CMWSSB (Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board) on DBO basis under Government of India’s flagship AMRUT program. The successful execution of the landmark project in 2019 emerged as a perineal source of alternative water, marking a milestone in making Chennai water resilient.

Shri S P Velumani, Hon’ble Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural Development, and Implementation of Special Programme, Tamil Nadu, drinking the tertiary treated water at the Koyambedu TTRO Plant

Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt. of India, drinking the tertiary treated water at the Koyambedu TTRO Plant

Shri Rajiv Mittal, Managing Director & Group CEO, VA Tech WABAG Limited, drinking the tertiary treated water at the Koyambedu TTRO Plant

With state-of-the-art technologies like Ultrafiltration (UF), Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Ozonation, the plant produces superior quality water equal to drinking water standards, which has been acknowledged and appreciated by various key officials who visited the plant on various occasions. WABAG is proud to have built this world-class water reuse plant which helps save over 16 million m3 of freshwater every year, securing water supply for the city of Chennai.

WABAG secures Financial Closure of its second HAM Project and partners with PTC India Financial Services

WABAG completed the Financial Closure for its Hybrid Annuity Model (‘HAM’) project received from Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (‘BUIDCO’).

WABAG had earlier secured a contract worth INR 1,187 Crore order from Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (‘BUIDCO’) under the prestigious National Mission for Clean Ganga (‘NMCG’) Scheme to develop Sewage Treatment Plants (‘STP’) of 150 MLD capacity along with sewerage network of over 453 km in the Digha and Kankarbagh zones of Patna, one of the most populous cities on the banks of River Ganga.

WABAG will execute Engineering, Procurement and Construction (‘EPC’) portion of Sewage Treatment Plant under HAM this project over 24 months followed by O&M of 15 years. The STPs will produce renewable energy from biogas to run the plants leading to lower operational expenses.

This project comprises of a Design, Build and Operate (‘DBO’) scope worth INR 940 Crore and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) scope worth around INR 247 Crore. The EPC portion of the Hybrid Annuity Scope is to be funded through a mix of NMCG Grant, Equity and Debt. 40 per cent will be funded by the NMCG grant during construction period and balance 60 per cent will be funded by a mix of debt and equity.

To meet the project debt funding requirement, WABAG has partnered with PTC India Financial Services Limited (‘PFS’). PFS is a leading green infrastructure finance company which provides a vast array of services to the entities in infrastructure sector while contributing to the sustainable development goals of the country. PFS extends debt / mezzanine/ bridge finance to projects, in renewable power generation, transmission, distribution, road HAM / annuity projects, sewage treatment projects, water supply projects, e-mobility projects etc. with aim towards financing sustainable green infrastructure projects and other economic strategy sectors.

We are happy to start this long term partnership with PFS, a leading Financial Institution in the Infrastructure space. With this, WABAG has successfully achieved the financial closure of its second HAM project within this financial year.

Commenting on this milestone achievement, Mr. S Varadarajan, Director & Chief Growth Officer and Head of Capital Projects of WABAG said

“It is yet another proud moment for WABAG to achieve Financial Closure of second HAM project in succession under current context in the country. We are happy to have PFS as our partner for financing the debt portion of this project.”

Commenting on this milestone achievement, Dr. Pawan Singh, MD & CEO PTC India Financial Services Limited said

“PFS, with this debt funding to the STP project of VA Tech Wabag re-affirms its commitment to support upcoming environment friendly green infrastructure projects in the country.”

WABAG secures Financial Closure of NMCG Project and ties up Investment Partner

Partners with International Finance Corporation, Tata Cleantech Capital & EverSource Capital

WABAG has completed the Financial Closure for its Hybrid Annuity Model (‘HAM’) project received from Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (‘KMDA’).

WABAG had earlier signed a Rs. 575 Crore HAM concession agreement under the Namami Gange programme administered by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (‘NMCG’) which included the scope of engineering, supply and construction of new sewage treatment plants, renovation and up-gradation of existing sewage treatment plants, rehabilitation of pumping stations and other associated infrastructure in Kolkata. WABAG will execute Engineering, Procurement and Construction (‘EPC’) portion of this project over 24 months followed by O&M of 15 years. Once complete, the project with a cumulative wastewater treatment capacity of 187 MLD will contribute to reducing the discharge of untreated sewage into the Holy Ganga from the state of West Bengal by around 15 per cent.

The EPC portion of the project is to be funded by a mix of NMCG Grant, Equity and Debt. 40 per cent of EPC cost will be funded by NMCG grant during the construction period and balance 60 per cent to be funded by a mix of debt and equity.

In line with the same, we are pleased to inform that the project debt requirement will be funded by a consortium of International Finance Corporation (‘IFC’) and Tata Cleantech Capital Limited (‘TCCL’).

In line with the asset light principle of WABAG, we are happy to inform about the agreement signed with Kathari Water Management Private Limited (‘Kathari Water’), a wholly owned subsidiary of EverSource Capital, fund manager for Green Growth Equity Fund (‘GGEF’) who will be our investment partner in the project. GGEF is established with anchor investment from National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (‘NIIF’) anchored by Government of India and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (‘FCDO’), Government of UK.

Commenting on this milestone achievement, Mr. S Varadarajan, Director & Chief Growth Officer and Head of Capital Projects of WABAG said

“WABAG is a proud contributor to the Prime Minister’s flagship Clean Ganga Mission. Today, WABAG is committed to managing over 195 Crore liters each day to rejuvenate Aviralta & Nirmalta of River Ganga. This is a proud moment for WABAG as we achieve financial closure on our first HAM project. We thank KMDA and NMCG for the confidence reposed in us. We believe that this milestone achieved in association with reputed and global institutions like IFC, TCCL and EverSource Capital shall pave way for many such opportunities in the future.”

Mr. Jun Zhang, Country Head – India at IFC, said,

“IFC’s investment in this project will help develop a sustainable wastewater infrastructure in Kolkata. We are delighted to support WABAG’s first HAM project, in partnership with EverSource Capital and Tata Cleantech Capital, which will enhance private sector engagement in this critical space, promote market competitiveness, and demonstrate the bankability and replicability of similar projects in 11 Indian states in the Ganges basin and across the country.”

Mr. Dhanpal Jhaveri, CEO, EverSource Capital, said

“With this milestone investment, EverSource has embarked on the journey to build a best in-class water platform, Kathari Water. We are also excited to have such exceptional partners in WABAG, IFC and Tata Cleantech Capital for this project. In India, there is a significant requirement of world-class assets for water treatment, recycling & desalination and Kathari will scale up investments to develop a water platform of global standards in India.”

Mr. Manish Chourasia, MD, Tata Cleantech Capital Limited said,

“Tata Cleantech Capital is delighted to partner with IFC to help achieve financial closure of the NMCG HAM project being set-up by WABAG and Kathari Water. Since its inception in 2013, TCCL has played an important role in mainstreaming project finance for emerging sectors of national importance like renewables, water, electric vehicles amongst others that have positive spin-off on the environment.”

WABAG Continues its Success Story…

Won two more prestigious awards at the Water Digest Water Awards 2019-20

Continuing its winning streak, WABAG bagged two more coveted awards at the Water Digest Water Awards 2019-20. Bestowed with Best Water Treatment Project – Industrial and Excellence Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility in Water Sector by Water Digest.

WABAG was presented the Best Water Treatment Project – Industrial for its Petronas IETP Malaysia, one of the most advanced industrial effluent treatment plant with state-of-the-art treatment system to ensure the reduction of contaminants in the effluents emanating from 7 streams of complex effluents, well below the regulatory discharge limits.

Received the Excellence Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility in Water Sector for our sustainable CSR initiatives beyond the fence with a special focus on Water and Sanitation. These awards give further fillip to our mission in ensuring water sustainability.

WABAG has been continuously innovating and implementing new and advanced technologies in the field of Water and Wastewater treatment, thereby assuring clean and safe drinking water and healthy environment for millions across the globe.

WABAG bags National Water Award by Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India

Awarded under ‘Best Research / Innovation / Adaptation of New Technology for Water Conservation’

WABAG honoured with the 3rd Prize under ‘Best Research / Innovation / Adaptation of New Technology for Water Conservation’ category at the 2nd National Water Awards, organized by Ministry of Jal Shakti, DoWR, Govt. of India.

With a vision to ensure water sustainability, WABAG has been continuously innovating and implementing new and advanced technologies in the field of Water and Wastewater treatment and assuring clean and safe Water and Sanitation for the people of India since 1995.

Given the severe water stress India is reeling under, Water Recycle and Reuse emerges as a reliable and alternative source for ensuring Water Conservation and Security. Today, several states in India have come up with Reuse policies aiming at recycling 70% of Treated Wastewater by 2025 and 100% of Treated Wastewater by 2030, further providing impetus to the sector.

Water Conservation at the heart of its business, WABAG has built over 65 Water Recycle and Reuse plants, currently saving over 82.5 crore litres of freshwater each day through its sustainable water infrastructure. This recognition further reinforces WABAG’s position as a proven Global Leader in Recycle and Reuse, backed by its proven Global References and Technological expertise.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Rajiv Mittal, MD and Group CEO, VA Tech WABAG Limited said “We thank Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India for recognizing us with this prestigious award. This award reinforces WABAG as a pure-play water technology Indian Multinational and will also motivate our R&D Team to continue to innovate and contribute towards this noble cause of Water Sustainability. As a responsible Indian corporate, we will constantly strive towards innovating new and advanced technologies to ensure Water Sustainability and Security for all”

WABAG reinforces its position as a Leading Global player in the Multi-Billion Dollar Water Recycle & Reuse segment

Bagged the prestigious Global Water Award for the Koyambedu TTRO Plant, Chennai

WABAG has won the prestigious Global Water Award for its 45 MLD Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) Plant at Koyambedu, Chennai. The plant bagged the Distinction Award under “Wastewater Project of the Year” category, reinforcing its leadership in the Global Water Industry.

The TTRO plant is one of the Largest and most Technologically Advanced Water Reuse Plants in India designed and built by a consortium comprising WABAG and IDE Technologies for Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). The project marks a decisive step in the direction of municipal water recycling, thereby promoting an alternative and viable model for urban water governance. The globally recognised Plant will help free over 16 million m3 of freshwater each year, securing water supply for Chennai’s population of more than 10 million people.

Commenting on the importance of this Global recognition Mr. Rajneesh Chopra, Global Head – Business Development, said “Water Recycle & Reuse (R&R) is projected to be the key growth driver, opening up major business opportunities by 2025. Several states in India have come up with Reuse policies aiming at 100% collection and treatment of Waste Water and Recycling up to 70% of Treated Waste Water by 2025, further providing impetus to the R&R segment in India, thus opening a Multi-Billion-Dollar market.

Mr. Chopra further commented that with “One City, One Operator (OCOP)” model for Waste Water management, WABAG has been a frontrunner to help Urban Local Bodies (ULB) optimise cost & time, simultaneously improving efficiency and performance of existing infrastructure as well as service to citizens. Currently managing the waste water infrastructure in the cities of Agra and Ghaziabad, we expect other states also to follow the same model in near future thus opening another Multibillion dollar segment in India.

Backed by its Global References, demonstrated capability and proven Technological Expertise, WABAG is well poised to capitalize on these two segments (R&R and OCOP) which will be the Major Growth Drivers for WABAG.