Local company Septech wins major contracts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

The sewage installations, each worth around AED1 million utilise a modern biological treatment process that keeps costs and energy levels down while reducing the need for excessive equipment, maintenance, labour and operating costs, all of which appealed to both clients.

"The aeration tanks we've recommended for the contracts are 70% smaller than conventional tanks supplied by our competitors and use a process developed in Norway, suitable for sewage as well as industrial effluents," said Septech managing director, David Heffernan.

"Septech secured the contracts because both clients wanted sewage treatment plant installations that took up minimal space, had the capacity to meet labour camp and university population demands but at the same time, were energy efficient,"

Heffernan added.

Septech's managing director went on to say that the installations use modular designs that are easy to expand, maintain and control.

Septech has a substantial understanding of the local market as well as access to international knowledge via the collective experience of its team and joint venture partners. Located in the UAE for 10 years, Septech has conducted process engineering and supplied designs and equipment for a range of municipal, industrial water and wastewater clients, including Kerzner, Emirates Airlines, members of the UAE Ruling Family and Etisalat Academy.