More than $50m is expected to be spent on waste water projects across the Middle East over the next five years. Reporting from MEED's Wastewater Treatment and Reuse conference, Phil Blizzard reports on the pressing issues and key development projects in the region.
Efficient forecasting of water demands is essential in order to sustain supplies in the future. Mohammed Al Hajjiri, Head of Water Forecasting, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Company (ADWEC), talks to Phil Blizzard about the short- and long-term forecasts for the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Nasser H. Al-Aamry, Senior Manager, National Water Company, Saudi Arabia, talks to Phil Blizzard about their plans for privatisation and the integration of water resources in the Kingdom, along with the requirement of private sector investment.
Khaldoun Tabari, Vice Chairman & CEO, Drake & Scull, talks to Rob Jones at the MEED Wastewater Treatment & Reuse Conference in Abu Dhabi about this industry sector which is expected to see massive project spend across the region.
Abu Dhabi based Azaliya is a joint venture between Veolia and Mubadala, and aims to provide worldclass water and sanitation services and activities across the MENA region. Patrice Fonlladosa, CEO, Azaliya, talks to Phil Blizzard at the MEED Middle East Wastewater Treatment & Reuse Conference.
Andrew Rae, Resident Managing Partner, Abu Dhabi, Trowers & Hamlins, talks to Phil Blizzard about the feasibility of privatisation in the waste water sector, looks at some successful models of public private partnerships and says it is possible to 'make brass from muck'.
To develop the largest waste water treatment plant in the country, Jordan went for the BOT option as Mohammad Najjar, Director of Programme Management Unit, Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Jordan explains to Phil Blizzard. He talks about the reason behind taking this option and also the energy generation aspects.
Managing programmes effectively is key in the delivery schedules of all projects as Terry Povall, Partner & Head of Utilities, EC Harris, explains. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the need for good governance and offers three key tips in programme management.
Simon Taylor, Abu Dhabi Sewage Services Company, talks to Rob Jones about their development plans and the use of STEP technology to avoid above ground disruption during the construction period of the new sewer system.
Anaerobic sludge digestion (ASD) is one of the latter stages of treating waste water. Sludge is a residual of waste water treatment, and Robert Huth, CEO at Passavant, outlines the process and green benefits of ASD such as its use for energy production, and the ROI on the plants themselves.
With large population growth, plus significant seasonal increases with the influx of tourists during the summer months, Morocco is a challenging environment for waste water management, as Olivier Dietsch, CEO, Veolia Environnement, Maroc, explains to Phil Blizzard.
The various methods of treating waste water, from SBR to MBR, along with their associated footprints, are expounded upon by Mohanned Awad, Director of Business Development, Corodex. In conversation with Phil Blizzard, he talks about vacuum technology as one way of removing waste from the point of generation and gives an overview of key projects, which include the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi and Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
To meet the demands of the waste water and reuse industry across the GCC in the next five years, the anticipated spend is in the region of $S50bn. Phil Blizzard previews the conference which will address the requirements of this industry with Edmund O'Sullivan, Chairman, MEED Events.
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