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World News
WABAG to upgrade WTP in
Metro Manila
Heineken installs rainwater
harvesting systems in Malaysia
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India’s rivers
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In September, one of India’s leading spiritual gurus Jaggi Vasudev, popularly called
Sadhguru launched a campaign “Rally For Rivers” in order to raise awareness about the
depleting rivers of India. “Due to the pressures of population and development, our perennial
rivers are becoming seasonal,” he announced.
Pointing out that many of the smaller rivers had vanished while both floods and droughts
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a) ensuring full ecological/environmental flows; and b) preserving biological, chemical and physical characteristics
of the water. It calls for all public land next to the major rivers to be converted into forest with native species. In
riverside farmlands, it suggests that there should be a tree-based agriculture practiced for a minimum width of 1 km
on either side of the river. “It is our humble hope that the needed legislative and administrative steps will be taken
as per our suggestions and will be made into a mandatory law,” says the report.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, another popular spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation which runs
operations in over 156 countries, has been engaged in river rejuvenation projects in India for the past five years.
The foundation even hosted a conference on the topic in December 2017, in Bengaluru, which was attended by
domain experts, social scientists, farmer groups and volunteers. Case studies of the small rivers revived in various
states of India were presented.
Prior to both these gurus, in 2004, there was Sri Sathya Sai Baba whose trust funded several major drinking water
projects, one of which supplied water to 1.2 million people in 750 villages in drought-prone areas of India.
Protection of water sources as well as the larger environment has been an important aspect of Hinduism, with
most of its holy texts according utmost primacy to nature. Before the European colonization of India, rivers and
lakes were devotedly managed by communities themselves, which ensured that there was no over-extraction or
pollution. The takeover of rivers by the colonial masters ultimately set the scene for the degradation we see today.
Successive governments in free India failed to anticipate the monstrous proportions of water challenges of the future.
It is no surprise that the spiritual gurus of India have stepped in to do their bit to raise awareness and funds for
the cause of water, which has been so revered in the culture down the ages. The mass appeal of the gurus might
help to restore some of the sanctity of India’s rivers and lakes but only if combined with the political will of the
government. With the current government in India being more proactive and forward-looking than previous ones,
there is certainly reason for hope.
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WORLD NEWS
WABAG to upgrade WTP in
Metro Manila
WABAG has been commissioned by Metro Manila to
upgrade La Mesa-2, the world’s ninth largest drinking
water treatment plant with a capacity of 900,000 m3 /day.
WABAG was awarded a contract for the plant retrofit
and upgrade with a value of US$ 60 million together with
a joint venture partner. The La Mesa-2 Water treatment
Plant (WTP) produces 900,000 m3 of water per day and
is one of three Metro Manila drinking water plants, which
ensure the safe supply of clean water to the megacity.
The plant will be refurbished and receive a technical
upgrade during continuous operation over the course of
the next three years.
The Angat River is the largest and most important
water source for Metro Manila. The water is stored in
reservoirs and then treated in the La Mesa 1 and 2 and
Balara plants to make it potable. The plants employ
four main treatment steps consisting of coagulation/
flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection.
However, over the years, the technology employed at
La Mesa-2 WTP has become outdated and therefore
requires refurbishment and modernisation. The new
project also foresees additional features such as the
handling of high raw water turbidity (2,000 NTU) and
a structure capable of withstanding a 7.2 magnitude
earthquake.
During continuous plant operation, WABAG will
convert the existing pre-treatment technology (Pulsator)
into modern lamella clarification and single-layer sand
filtration will be modified to provide highly effective dual
media filtration. The scope of supply includes design and
engineering, equipment, installation and commissioning.
After completion, which is scheduled for the end of 2020,
WABAG will also be responsible for process proving for
one year.
Founded in 2011, during the past seven years WABAG
Philippines has completed a series of national water
technology projects, including seven wastewater
treatment plants. The La Mesa-2 WTP is the second
project in the drinking water treatment field to be
obtained following the refurbishment and upgrading of
the Putatan WTP with a capacity of 150,000 m3/d using
advanced WABAG filtration technology. Furthermore, the
company has been commissioned by the Manila Water
Company (MWC) to build and run a pilot plant for the
Philippines’ first septic waste to energy (WTE) project. The
WTE facility, which has already undergone successful
testing, utilizes septage or waste materials removed from
septic tanks, as a feed source.
Coleridge Shelley, the WABAG Philippines CEO said:
“We are very happy that our client, Maynilad Water
Services Inc., has awarded this ambitious project to
WABAG. As a technology leader we were able to provide
an individual and optimal technological solution based
on our comprehensive, multinational experience and
the support of our international team of top technical
experts.” AW
4 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 Asian Water

WORLD NEWS
Delft University of Technology and
Royal HaskoningDHV sign agreement
for biopolymer recovery
from wastewater
Delft University and Royal HaskoningDHV sign MOU
Royal HaskoningDHV and Delft University of Technology
have signed an agreement stating that patented
technologies used to extract valuable Biopolymers from
Nereda® wastewater treatment sludge are transferred
to Royal HaskoningDHV. This gives the company
the worldwide rights to apply these technologies
to wastewater treatment installations using Royal
HaskoningDHV’s Nereda technology. This technology
originated from research at the Delft University of
Technology.
In addition to its small footprint, energy and cost
savings, and phosphate recovery, Nereda technology
opens up the opportunity to recover a biopolymer mix
produced by the bacteria purifying the wastewater. This
new reusable substance can easily be harvested and
has the potential to unlock economically interesting
applications in the paper and textile industries, in the
agricultural sector, but especially in the development
of advanced nanocomposite materials.
Karel Luyben, Rector Magnificus at Delft University of
Technology said that the agreement signed on December
8 included a provision for Royal HaskoningDHV to fund
PhD research for the coming ten years. “Furthermore,
the company pays for the made patent costs, which
will enable the university to hire another PhD researcher,
which will open up new fields of research for us,” she
explained.
René Noppeney, Global Director of Water Technology
Products & Innovation at Royal HaskoningDHV said that
Royal HaskoningDHV now not only has the patents for
the Nereda technology, but also the patents to extract a
valuable new raw material from Nereda process excess
sludge.
Delft University of Technology and Royal
HaskoningDHV cooperate in a joint national research
and development program together with Foundation
for Applied Water Research STOWA, Dutch water
authorities, global industrial ecosystem Simadan and
ChainCraft biosobased innovators to investigate and
develop the recovery and reuse of biopolymers derived
from wastewater treatment processes. This development
contributes to the further circularization of the economy,
and the cost-effective treatment of wastewater. AW
Asian Water JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 5

WORLD NEWS
Heineken installs rainwater harvesting
systems in Malaysia
Source: NST
In line with its global sustainability strategy of ‘Brewing
a Better World’, Heineken Malaysia Berhad in
collaboration with Kupikupifm have installed rainwaterharvesting
systems at three centres in Sabah: Balai Raya
Koidupan, Dewan Nagashiba in Penampang and Balai
Raya Kampung Pinawantai in Kudat. This initiative will
positively impact the lives of more than 2,300 people
within the communities.
Elaborating on the company’s approach to the
initiative, Shagivarnam Ratnam, Head of Corporate
Affairs, Heineken Malaysia, said: “We are as passionate
about the quality of our products as we are about the
communities and environment that surrounds us. The
rainwater-harvesting project we are presenting today is
a step forward in our commitment in Sabah, in the area
of water conservation. Through this system, we are able
to increase access to clean water for the communities
in these areas”
The company aims to empower communities to
conserve water by providing them with an alternative
source of potable water. The systems installed at the
respective communities consist of two 800 gallons water
tanks with a maximum storage capacity of over 6,000
litres enabling potential savings of more than to 100,000
gallons of water annually.
“Today’s launch is just the first step in our efforts to grow
with the communities here
in Sabah and to protect
water resources in East
Malaysia. Stemming from
this success, we are excited
to announce that 2018 will
see us expand upon this
initiative to reach out to
even more communities
within the state,” Mr
Shagivarnam added.
Speaking at the
launch, guest of honour,
Yang Berbahagia Datuk
Francis Goh, Division Head
of MCA Penampang,
said, “This collaboration
demonstrates the power
of smart partnerships and
it is important that other
organisation emulate this
way of working for the
benefit of developing
local communities through
meaningful initiatives.”
Utilising pre-existing roofs as catchments for rainwater,
the systems employ a two-stage filtration system to ensure
clean and potable water for the communities that can
be used in a variety of daily activities including cleaning,
washing clothes, cooking and drinking. The rainwater
harvesting systems will also function as a secure backup
in the event of water scarcity and aid in decreasing
stormwater runoff, thereby helping to reduce local
flooding.
Commenting on their involvement in the initiative,
Lester Calvin Miol, Programme Manager, Kupikupifm,
said: “As a Sabah-based organisation, we are steadfast
in our commitment to the communities here. We have
a growing track record of aiding the local communities
through innovative and impactful initiatives and are
proud to have partnered with Heineken Malaysia to
successfully implement this rainwater harvesting initiative
and bring greater access to water to the communities
here.”
In the past, Heineken Malaysia, through the flagship
W.A.T.E.R (Working Actively Through Education and
Rehabilitation) Project, adopted five rivers, invested close
to RM7 million, and successfully reached out to over
25, 000 Malaysians since 2010. AW
6 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 Asian Water

WORLD NEWS
Black & Veatch Wins Innovation and
Creativity Award in Hong Kong
Black & Veatch has won the 2017 Hong Kong Awards
for Industries: Innovation and Creativity Grand
Award. The award recognises the company’s role
as the hydraulic designer of the recently completed
Happy Valley Underground Stormwater Storage Scheme
(HVUSSS) for the Drainage Services Department of Hong
Kong SAR (DSD).
The HVUSS is an example of how Hong Kong is
rethinking stormwater management. A 60,000m3
capacity underground storage tank was built below
the famous Happy Valley Recreational Ground.
The tank temporarily stores stormwater during peak
times, relieving pressure on the drainage system and
integrating real-time data of water and tidal levels.
“The award reflects how DSD is embracing innovation
and smart city technologies to overcome climate
change and urban density challenges,” said Andy
Kwok, Director, Black & Veatch in Hong Kong. “Rather
than digging deeper drains, the scheme integrates realtime
data to act like a release valve during rainstorms,
and the new thinking saved the city money and avoided
major public disruption along a busy highway.”
Over the last 50 years, infill development and
extension of the urbanised areas into Hong Kong’s
foothills have significantly increased runoff and
flood risks while rainfall intensity has become more
unpredictable. In August 2000, April 2006 and June
2008 severe flooding occurred in Happy Valley and its
adjacent area during heavy rainstorm events.
Black & Veatch and the Drainage Services
Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (DSD) also received the 2012
Planning Award for International Water Association’s
East Asia region for the HVUSSS. AW
Asian Water JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 7

WORLD NEWS
Western Water to digitalize
water management
Western Water
Based on its recent analysis of the dry sanitation
industry, Frost & Sullivan recognised Enviro Loo with
the 2017 Southern African Company of the Year Award.
The company has created a sustainable sanitation
solution with no reliance on stretched water resources
and eliminating pollution on the surrounding landscape
through its zero-discharge system. One Enviro Loo can
save between 300,000 to 650, 000 litres of water annually.
“There is an ongoing sanitation crisis in the Southern
African region, with groundwater contamination causing
serious health fatalities on a daily basis. Furthermore,
potable water is still often used for sanitation purposes,
exacerbating already severe water shortages,” said
Laura Caetano, research analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
“Enviro Loo’s dry sanitation toilet system is a waterless,
zero-discharge system that addresses these problems
and can be deployed in rural and less-developed
areas where such large-scale sanitation solutions are
desperately required.”
The containerized Enviro Loo toilet functions through
an evaporation and dehydration process, and requires
no pipes, drainage or flushing system.
This provides communities with access to dignified,
safe and effective sanitation. More than that, the
company’s business model engages the community by
furthering job creation through employing and training
selected community members to service and maintain
the units. These community members are supplied with
mobile phones and the apparatus required to maintain
locally installed systems.
The company has developed the Loo Solve app
which provides a maintenance schedule, buyer
information, GPS location of each system, and a live
asset management tracking tool to access information
about the installed systems at any time. Workers are
required to take photos of each system and complete
a maintenance checklist while at each location. As
part of its bottom-up approach, Enviro Loo uses a social
facilitation team to achieve community buy-in into the
technology.
“Enviro Loo has developed a visionary product that
highlights a potential future where water-borne sewage
processing systems—and all their incumbent issues—are
no longer the norm. The company now has over 150,000
units installed in 52 countries, and has allowed more than
2 million people to contribute to the socioeconomic
development of their communities,” Caetano said.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of
the Year award to the organisation that demonstrates
excellence in terms of growth strategy and
implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high
degree of innovation with products and technologies,
and the resulting leadership in terms of customer value
and market penetration. AW
8 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 Asian Water

WORLD NEWS
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WORLD NEWS
Dry toilet system is awarded for
environmentally sustainable solution
(Photo: Enviro Loo)
Based on its recent analysis of the dry sanitation
industry, Frost & Sullivan recognised Enviro Loo with
the 2017 Southern African Company of the Year Award.
The company has created a sustainable sanitation
solution with no reliance on stretched water resources
and eliminating pollution on the surrounding landscape
through its zero-discharge system. One Enviro Loo can
save between 300,000 to 650, 000 litres of water annually.
“There is an ongoing sanitation crisis in the Southern
African region, with groundwater contamination causing
serious health fatalities on a daily basis. Furthermore,
potable water is still often used for sanitation purposes,
exacerbating already severe water shortages,” said
Laura Caetano, research analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
“Enviro Loo’s dry sanitation toilet system is a waterless,
zero-discharge system that addresses these problems
and can be deployed in rural and less-developed
areas where such large-scale sanitation solutions are
desperately required.”
The containerized Enviro Loo toilet functions through
an evaporation and dehydration process, and requires
no pipes, drainage or flushing system.
This provides communities with access to dignified,
safe and effective sanitation. More than that, the
company’s business model engages the community by
furthering job creation through employing and training
selected community members to service and maintain
the units. These community members are supplied with
mobile phones and the apparatus required to maintain
locally installed systems.
The company has developed the Loo Solve app
which provides a maintenance schedule, buyer
information, GPS location of each system, and a live
asset management tracking tool to access information
about the installed systems at any time. Workers are
required to take photos of each system and complete
a maintenance checklist while at each location. As
part of its bottom-up approach, Enviro Loo uses a social
facilitation team to achieve community buy-in into the
technology.
“Enviro Loo has developed a visionary product that
highlights a potential future where water-borne sewage
processing systems—and all their incumbent issues—are
no longer the norm. The company now has over 150,000
units installed in 52 countries, and has allowed more than
2 million people to contribute to the socioeconomic
development of their communities,” Caetano said.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of
the Year award to the organisation that demonstrates
excellence in terms of growth strategy and
implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high
degree of innovation with products and technologies,
and the resulting leadership in terms of customer value
and market penetration. AW
10 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 Asian Water

WORLD NEWS
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WORLD NEWS
Fluence gets more orders in China
Fluence Corporation Limited, a global leader in
decentralized water and wastewater treatment
solutions, has signed a framework agreement to deliver
six Smart Packaged wastewater treatment plants based
on Fluence’s MABR technology (C-MABR) with partner
Jiangsu Jinzi Environmental Science and Technology
Company.
The wastewater treatment projects are part of a
public/private partnership in China’s Guizhou province.
The agreement encompasses a total of six wastewater
plants designed to deploy Containerized Smart
Packaged MABR (C-MABR) technology ranging between
600 to 1,000 m3/day. The plants, which are part of a
multi-million-dollar order, are expected to be delivered,
installed and become operational during 2018.
Hailing the project as a landmark one that Henry
Charrabé, Managing Director and CEO of Fluence said it
was the outcome of a number of factors, which Fluence
had worked on since it entered the Chinese market,
including the signing of a distribution/deployment
partnership in November 2016, the successful operation
of demonstration plants and close collaboration with
Jinzi. He announced that Jinzi was his company’s
preferred partner for Guizhou Province and Changzhou
City.
Further Mr Charrabé said: “This multi-plant agreement
is evidence that our partners are now ramping up
deployment of our MABR treatment solutions and is further
proof of our strategy to deploy Smart Packaged C-MABR
systems in China. It also continues to demonstrate the
appeal of our Smart Packaged MABR Plants, since these
enable rapid deployment of cost- and energy-efficient
standardised solutions, and provides confidence that we
can expect additional orders moving forward.”
“We remain focused on capitalizing on the enormous
market opportunity in China for Fluence MABR solutions.
We intend to leverage our standardized MABR technology
and global distribution footprint to offer compelling
wastewater treatment solutions to markets around
the world. Jinzi is a great partner to work with and is
committed to the MABR technology and Fluence.”
“The project signing between Jinzi and Fluence
indicates a new milestone in the strategic cooperation
between both parties,” said Mr. Xiaodong XIE, Chairman
of JINZI Enterprise Group.
The Chinese Government’s 13th five-year plan
targets improved water quality nationwide by 2030,
and mandates that local city officials improve sewage
capacity and treatment, from currently 10% of treated
rural wastewater to 70% treated rural wastewater.
Fluence’s agreement with Jinzi is the latest in a string
of strategic deployments of decentralized wastewater
treatment units in collaboration with local Chinese
authorities and companies. AW
12 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 Asian Water

WORLD NEWS
Spanish company FCC Aqualia
buys back its stake from Japanese
conglomerate Mitsui
FCC Aqualia, FCC Group’s subsidiary for the water
market, has agreed to buy back from Mitsui its 49%
stake in FCC Aqualia’s water business in the Czech
Republic according to a company press release. In 2013,
FCC Aqualia sold the abovementioned stake to Mitsui,
following the cash generation strategy of FCC Group for
2013. After the deal, FCC Aqualia has continued running
the day-to-day operations of the Czech business, with
Mitsui as a relevant minority partner.
Mitsui’s exit is triggered by a change in the Japanese
Group’s strategy for water business in Europe and the
transaction consists of the divestment of all of Mitsui`s
share in SmVaK and Aqualia lnfraestructuras Inženýring.
As the acquisition is of a minority stake, such acquisition
has no significant impact in the earnings of FCC Aqualia.
Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava
a. s. (“SmVaK”) is the largest water supply company in
the Moravian-Silesian region and one of the leaders in
the water market in the Czech Republic, as part of FCC
Aqualia group. Its core business is production and supply
of drinking water as well as discharge and treatment of
wastewater.
FCC Aqualia S.A is the water management subsidiary
of FCC Group, one of the largest infrastructure and
environmental services groups in Europe. FCC Aqualia is
Europe’s third- largest water company and the seventhlargest
in the world, according to the latest ranking by the
specialist journal Global Water Intelligence (GWI), serving
22.5 million users, and meets the needs of all parties,
private and public, at all stages of the water cycle,
providing water for human, industrial, and agricultural
uses. Its main activity is the management of municipal
water services.
The company currently provides services in 1,100
municipal districts in 22 countries: Spain, Italy, Portugal,
Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Montenegro, Bosnia,
Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, Algeria, Egypt, UAE, Saudi
Arabia, Serbia, Tunisia, Qatar, Colombia, Ecuador,
Panamá and Oman. In 2016, the company’s billings
totalled €1.01 billion (US$1.23 billion), with an order book
approaching €15 billion. AW
Spanish company FCC Aqualia
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CCRO module for desalination and
purification of water
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has added a
new module to its LewaPlus software suite of reverse
osmosis (RO) and ion exchange (IX) system dimensioning
capabilities. The new module provides system modeling
with Desalitech’s Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO)
technology and enables the dimensioning of RO systems
using the latest available water treatment technology,
helping system designers bring their water treatment
footprint closer to zero liquid discharge (ZLD) or minimum
liquid discharge (MLD) goals.
Reverse osmosis is used for the desalination and
purification of water and has been growing rapidly in
industrial, municipal and waste water reuse applications.
The technology is widely used, especially in areas of
water stress such as the American West. The traditional
reverse osmosis process is sometimes limited to recovery
levels of 75 to 85%, wherein 15 to 25% of the feedwater is
not purified and becomes waste.
In contrast, the CCRO process now available for
modeling in LewaPlus offers recovery rates of up to 98%.
This high recovery is achieved by incorporation of a
recirculation pump that returns the brine to the membrane
feed and provides a high crossflow velocity through the
membrane array.
The system operates in two alternating modes: Closed
Circuit (CC) mode at 100% recovery and Plug Flow (PF), or
flushing mode, at 10 to 50% recovery. During CC operation,
permeate is produced at a rate equal to the flow rate from
the high-pressure pump.
When a desired recovery percentage is reached,
the operating mode is switched to PF mode in which
concentrated brine is purged from the system and
displaced by feed water from the high-pressure pump in
a single plug-flow sweep.
The new software module was developed cooperatively
by LANXESS Sybron Chemicals and Desalitech, Inc.
(Newton, MA, USA). Until now, the modeling of the
CCRO process was based on experience values without
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energetic optimization, which generally limited CCRO
projections for recovery rates and system capabilities.
Rapid and Accurate RO system Designs
“The new CCRO module inside LewaPlus allows for rapid
and accurate reverse osmosis system designs utilizing
the existing performance algorithms and computational
techniques that support the good performance of the
Lewabrane elements in the reverse osmosis process,” says
Firuza Mir, President of LANXESS Sybron Chemicals.
This new module replaces the prior calculation
protocol using multiple Excel spreadsheets to approximate
system performance. It incorporates the existing graphical
user interface, user-friendly layout and linear process logic
that is the hallmark of the LewaPlus design software.
In addition, the new module includes tabs for power
consumption, post-treatment and cost analysis. These
additional analyses are available “within a second,” Mir
emphasizes.
The new CCRO software module follows the same
stringent reverse osmosis membrane design guidelines
as traditional reverse osmosis modules. The process uses
conventional reverse osmosis elements, such as the
industry-standard 8-inch diameter x 40 inch long spiralwound,
polyamide-type thin film composite elements
as offered in LANXESS’s proven Lewabrane portfolio.
Desalitech assembles these standardized parts to create a
unique system configuration which autonomously adapts
to feed water changes, unlike the linear, constant filtering
process of traditional reverse osmosis.
Desalitech’s CCRO process reaches much higher
recoveries by recycling water through a single-stage
membrane array until no further recovery is possible,
at which time it discharges the concentrated waste.
Constant variations in flow and salinity inhibit fouling and
scaling, extending membrane lifespans. Furthermore, the
process automatically adapts to variations in feed water
conditions in order to maintain set recovery goals.
Nadav Efraty, Chief Executive Officer at Desalitech,
explains, “Desalitech is helping many Fortune 500
companies and some of the most sophisticated water
users on the planet substantially reduce their water
consumption and operating costs.
We are very excited about working with LANXESS to
provide an easy to use and intuitive design software that
will enable many organizations to take control of their own
water future and do it with a membrane company that
is as committed to technical excellence and leadership
as themselves.” AW
(Photo: Lanxess)
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Holistic approach for water
management across the globe
By Prem Kumar Nair
(Photo: Grundfos)
Emerging economies across the world depend on the
adequate availability of water for the generation of
energy, drinking, irrigation and food production.
Improving the management of water resources,
integrating and improving the multiple uses, flexibly
allocating water to different users and investing in public
sanitation such as sewage collection, resolving sanitary
problems of waterborne diseases is one of the most
important forms of economic and social development,
because improving the quality of life promotes the
generation of jobs and income and expands the ability to
supply water for multiple uses and stimulates the economy
for any country.
This is also crucial for ensuring that sustainability of
water management must be kept high on the agenda
for conglomerates and organisations involved in water
technologies and its related services.
Grundfos, the world’s leading pump manufacturer
has been steadfast in its approach to offer its solutions in
growing economies across the world and is positioning
itself on the forefront in providing sustainable water
management especially in rural areas in Asia, Central
America and Africa. Grundfos brings innovative
technology to the water utility market.
The company’s innovative resources are fully focused
on its commitment to sustainability. Grundfos continually
strive to set new standards for water and energy use.
Water supply and wastewater require practical solutions
at a level closest to the consumers of water and energy,
in cooperation with all interested parties.
Grundfos engages in debates on a local, regional and
global level and adds value to the process by contributing
its knowledge and vision for sustainability. The global
Grundfos Water Utility competency network ensures that
complex projects get the expertise they require for an
optimised project execution, making sure that deliveries
at all stages of the project are timely, correct and within
budget.
Focusing on the water cycle and energy efficiency
Product leadership and optimised solutions and services
complement an unrivalled focus on resource efficiency,
design verification, and project consultancy and
execution.
With Grundfos, one can optimise, treat and pressure
manage water supply all the way to the end user, and the
company offers reliability and modularity for collecting,
transporting and treating wastewater.
The Danish based company, known for its high
technology pump products has a long-standing track
record of innovation for optimising water and energy use
for pump systems and solutions. These include: Efficiencygenerating
tools that range from optimising the pump to
the entire groundwater well field and fully optimised water
supply systems – combining market-leading pump, motor,
protection or control and remote management for the
optimisation of groundwater abstraction.
The Water2Life Project - A Journey across continents
With more than €540.000 donated since 2010 and
sustainable clean water solutions provided for more
than 40.000 people, Water2Life is a powerful employeeinitiated
and employee-driven program that works to
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bring clean water to communities in need on every
continent.
In 2013, the program wrapped its first 3-year project
providing access to clean water to 16,000 people in Kenya,
before making its way to Vietnam to help another 27,000.
It is now launching on its third continent – the Americas.
Aside from making a tangible difference for lowincome
communities across the globe, the program
helps strengthen its sustainable mind-set and engage its
employees in living the Grundfos values: Being sustainable,
focused on people, and creating partnerships.
Water2Life in Vietnam
In 2013, Water2Life started its second project in Vietnam
where water is everywhere but it’s undrinkable. This water
challenge was the next for Grundfos employees and with
a goal of providing clean water to ten communities within
3 years, the company strives to continue its great success.
Vietnam is a country of water paradoxes with the
biggest being: there is not a lack of water, but a lack of
clean water. There is basically water everywhere because
of all the rivers and canals form the Mekong River. These
are for many people, the only source of water but the
water is heavily polluted by heavy metals, chemical and
bacteria. The only alternative is rainwater caught off the
rooftops and kept in big jars. Rainwater is seen as being
the cleanest drinking water and is kept for a long time.
Buying bottled water is not considered an alternative for
poor people as it is too expensive.
During dry seasons, the concentration of chemicals in
the water rises and forces the day labourers to wear rubber
boots to avoid burning their skin. Also, clothes washing
and taking bath in the river during dry seasons burn the
skin and leaves it itching and damaged skin. Moreover,
water borne diseases are everywhere and are causing
huge problems for the locals.
Within three years, it brought safe water to 27,000
people and 19,404 cattle in ten local communities. In
(Photo: Grundfos)
(Photo: Grundfos)
addition to that, around 109,685 meters of pipelines
were laid out to deliver clean water to households
and contributed to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% after
installing solar panel system to local waterworks.
In cooperation with its local NGO partner Thrive
Networks, Grundfos also engaged locals and children
in the handling, usage and disposal of water to avoid
contamination.
Clean water to more than 16,000 people in Kenya
Grundfos’ Water2Life programme started in Kenya in 2010,
where thousands of people did not have access to clean
water. Within three years, Grundfos employees provided
access to clean water to more than 16,000 people with
a total of 11 Lifelink water systems.
The northern part of Kenya is severely hit by frequent
droughts and water shortages which made it a natural
place for Water2Life to start up the first project.
In this area, Kenyans were forced to collect dirty
water from rivers and other water sources that often
dried out completely during dry seasons. They walked
long distances only to carry back dirty water
with them and at the same time waterborne
diseases were a constant challenge - but this
has changed due to Water2Life.
From 2010 to 2013 Grundfos employees
collected funds through different activities,
from celebrating UN World Water Day, selling
cakes, arranging water races, competitions,
raffle dazzles, tombola, auctions, and many
more activities. A common denominator for all
activities was to combine fun with socialising
and sustainability awareness. In that way, both
the colleagues and Water2Life would benefit
from the initiatives.
More than 16,000 people have access to
clean water now. 11 water systems have been
established. The children are given time to
concentrate on their education because of
a better health. The families are given the
possibility of growing crops and running a
sustainable business. The women are given
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(Photo: Grundfos)
more time to attend other duties than collecting water.
The local people now have to treat the clean water
properly.
Grundfos employees help relieve world water
shortage
In 2008, a Grundfos employee suggested that as Grundfos
is producing pump systems designed for developing
countries, why don’t they as employees collect funds to
give fellow human beings living in the poorest areas of
the world access to clean water?
This led to the creation of its employee programme;
Water2Life. Global climate changes and imbalances are
putting a continuously stronger strain on the world’s water
situation. Floods, drought and pollution are some of the
challenges that poor people in particular are facing on a
daily basis. Its employees want to take responsibility and
help alleviate some of these water challenges in order to
give these people access to one of the fundamentals of
life; clean water.
Partnerships with local NGO’s
Water2Life is based on partnerships with local NGOs,
local businesses and the local people. Working through
partnerships is one of the key factors for Water2Life and
for making Water2Life so well received by the locals in the
areas where Water2Life operates. It ensures a sustainable
and long termed development. The company partnered
with Red Cross in Kenya, Thrive Networks in Vietnam.
The TradeWater model by Grundfos
TradeWater is an innovative model for sustainable private
water service delivery developed by Water Missions
International (WMI), a non-profit and non-governmental
organisation focused on providing safe water to people
in developing countries and disaster areas.
Since early 2012, WMI has pioneered the TradeWater
model with 7 water projects in Uganda, and additional
projects in Haiti and Malawi. The TradeWater model was
designed to transform and sustain water service delivery
across rural and urban areas in developing countries.
It builds on a distinct combination of innovative
technology, a unique model for financial viability, and
a strong organisational set-up to support the ongoing
operation and maintenance of water supply projects. The
technical solution includes WMI’s Living WaterTM Treatment
System and Grundfos Lifelink
water solution with solar driven
pumps, water dispenser and
water management system for
revenue collection and remote
monitoring of operations.
In some conventional
community-based water
projects, local water
committees struggle to keep
water projects operational
and meet desired water quality
standards. The typical water
committee is faced with a
multitude of technical and financial challenges that are
often insurmountable, leading to potential project failure.
Establishing viable models for rural water supply by
water service providers has so far been a challenge.
Remote locations and manual solutions make it hard
to operate and manage a professional water service
operation from a distance.
With the TradeWater approach, WMI pioneers a
new model for operating a low-cost, non-profit water
service delivery in settings where community-based
management isn’t viable, but where a sustainable private
water-service operation can be established.
By using the innovative technology of the Grundfos
Lifelink solution, WMI is able to operate, manage and
monitor the water service delivery in clusters of water
projects.
The project design in a TradeWater project is based
on water supply from either groundwater or surface
water, delivered by solar driven Grundfos pumps. WMI
furthermore adds the Living WaterTM Treatment System
to ensure the water quality is safe for drinking.
The water is dispensed and revenue collected through
Grundfos water dispensers, placed in the centre of the
community or connected in a mini-grid of several water
points from the same water source, bringing the water
closer to each household.
As part of the TradeWater business model, WMI - in
close collaboration with the communities - takes on the
role of a long term committed non-profit water service
operator and maintains the responsibility for all financial
management and administration.
A locally recruited ‘water agent’ is trained to be
responsible for daily operations and customer service
with ongoing support from WMI. Furthermore, additional
community services and revenue streams have been
added by introducing solar charging of mobile phones
and solar lamps to the projects.
The TradeWater projects are providing reliable
water supply access to 44,000 people in rural and suburban
areas. The projects are creating new jobs in the
community for the water agents and from additional
income generating activities. Furthermore, the health
situation has improved dramatically as well as the
possibility of more children attending school.
Whatever is measured and monitored, can be
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managed. Data on water consumption
and revenue from each water
dispenser is key for WMI to monitor and
manage the financial sustainability
of each water project. Increasing the
parameters of population size, water
price, additional revenue streams,
and scale of operation, will further
strengthen the financial viability and
scalability of the TradeWater model.
This is a ground breaking model
for water supply to low-income
communities that integrates innovative
technology with long term community
support and a viable business model
for ongoing operations of water
service delivery.
(Photo: Grundfos)
The goal of WMI is to establish a
model with financial viability of private
water service delivery to low-income communities across
rural and urban areas that is sustainable and scalable
across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The mission of Grundfos’ approach is based on proper
management, research and preparation of a suitable
system of water governance designed to promote
opportunities for regional and sustainable development
based on the water available and the demand. The
company also aims to provide opportunities for
participation to users and the public and private
sectors. Education of all levels of the community and the
dissemination of new approaches must be necessary
for development in water resources management for
decades to come. AW
Grundfos appoints new head for
Asia Pacific region
Grundfos, a leading pump manufacturer has announced
the appointment of Kim Jensen to the role of Group
Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director of
Grundfos Asia Pacific region.
In his new role, Kim will lead the company’s business
across 22 countries including 13 wholly-owned sales
companies IE5 and local assembly plants Grundfos operates in
the region. He will also be spearheading opportunities
for the company’s development and expansion in Asia
Pacific.
Prior to his Asia Pacific role, Kim was Group Senior
Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets since
2015, where he oversaw 2,800 employees in areas of
sales, marketing and customer service.
Kim has been with Grundfos for more than 25 years,
working across Europe and the Middle East. Having
held numerous senior management positions within
Grundfos, Kim assumed the role of Group Senior Vice
President in 2006, where he was in charge of developing
Grundfos’ global Water Utility business, after which
he served the Central and Eastern Europe (CEREG)
markets in 2010.
Kim succeeds Okay Barutçu, who held the role
since 2014 and will be moving to Dubai to take the
role of Senior Vice President and Regional Managing
Director of Grundfos East Europe, Western Asia and
Africa (EEWAA) markets. EEWAA is a newly defined sales
region together with Western Europe (WEREG), which
made up the original EMEA markets before the split
effective 1 January 2018 to support Grundfos’ global
growth ambition. AW
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9th Global Leakage Summit
In the run up to the 9th Global Leakage Summit 2018 which will held from March 13-14 in London, the London Business
Conferences Group (LBCG) recently conducted an exclusive interview with Bob Taylor, Operations Director, Drinking Water
Services, South West Water, UK in which they discussed water leakage and more.
LBCG: You have worked in a senior position for water
utilities in UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Middle East,
so you have a wide experience of the range of topics
we are discussing at the 2018 Summit. You are chairing a
Keynote Panel on Day 1 of the 2018 Summit, echoing the
Summit theme - ‘efficiency, resilience and sustainability’.
What do you see as the biggest influence on achieving
these three goals in water scarce areas and countries
with less developed infrastructures? Is it better utilisation
of new technologies and best practices, or is it more about
‘working with what you have’ but increasing the awareness
of senior utility staff to the significance of controlling water
loss in a world where water supplies are diminishing?
From a strategic perspective it is vital that key policy
and decision makers understand the challenges we are
facing globally with climate change, population growth,
urbanisation and the scarcity of water resources. In
addition the value of water, its importance to the living
environment and the vital role water plays in human and
economic development should underpin any strategy to
ensure water is used wisely and water loss and wastage is
minimised. Once these high level drivers are understood
the next challenge is for water management senior
level practitioners to understand the range of tools and
technology available and the experiences gained globally
over the last 30 years in the battle to minimise water losses
and conserve this valuable but finite resource. Water loss
management has been an area of evolving technology
and know-how and it is important that people are aware
of what is available and what will be appropriate and
effective in their local environment.
LBCG: There are some interesting and relevant panel
discussion topics for both the UK audience and international
delegates. From a UK water company viewpoint, do you
see the regulatory drivers of a 15% reduction in leakage
by 2020 - and a standard reporting structure across the
UK – as feasible and practicable?
These challenges have emerged as a result of an
understanding of customer priorities and a desire from both
water companies and regulator to inject new impetus into
the British water industry’s long record post privatisation
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in reducing leakage. The standardised reporting was
initiated by the industry itself in order to make it easier for
our customers to make direct performance comparisons
and judge how well their own supplier is delivering in this
area. Both requirements are challenging in different ways
particularly as they are hitting the industry at the same
time – but in both cases the changes were planned and
companies have sufficient time to prepare.
LBCG: What do you see as the single most important
change that could be implemented by UK water
companies to drive down their own network leakage – and
that of their customers - to such a level? Are more robust
demand management measures needed, particularly in
water-scarce areas of the UK?
Speaking for my own company, South West Water
which covers a large mainly rural area with wide variations
in topography, we are planning to modernise and improve
our pressure management infrastructure which we believe
will help us reach the new targets. This is only one part of
a multi-faceted strategy. Certainly in resource stretched
areas the combination of demand management measures
needs to be as strong and effective as possible along with
education of customers to promote less wastage and more
efficient water use.
LBGC: Another agenda topic is ‘upstream losses’ - Large
diameter trunk (transmission) mains have always been the
‘bête noire’ of water networks, as some of the most difficult
pipes to monitor and manage cost-effectively. Do you
see any upcoming technologies or practices, particularly
those to be disseminated in the Summit agenda that can
best address this scenario?
In the UK high impact trunk mains failures are becoming
more frequent driven by extremes in climate and asset
deterioration. It is therefore even more vital that water
companies become more capable in monitoring trunk
main leakage performance in order to identify small leaks
before they develop into catastrophic bursts. There are
some interesting emerging technologies in this area such
as satellite imagery, infra-red drones and fibre optics.
LBGC: Innovation – another panel session topic on Day
1 - clearly plays a large part in improving efficiency and
bringing down the costs of technology. But who should
encourage innovation – the water utility or the supply
chain? And where does the funding come from?
Innovation should be driven by business need
particularly in delivering improved outcomes for customers
– and the solution can be developed by companies
themselves or the supply chain or whoever is best placed
to do this. In reality some of the best innovations result from
collaborations – companies understanding the need and
suppliers developing solutions. The evolution of modern
leakage management knowhow and technology has
followed exactly this path. Can innovation also be applied
to the workforce – to change mind-sets and encourage
upskilling? What can both water companies and regulators
do to promote and influence a culture of innovation?
Innovation in terms of skills, capability and training is
probably an area that has not had enough emphasis
historically but with the onset of the digital revolution
and the age profile of our industry this is becoming an
increasingly key area. Promoting a culture of innovation
implies a wide range of actions but it is important to
recognise that innovative products and process often fail
and this is not necessarily a bad thing provided the reasons
are understood and different improved approaches
emerge as a result. Recognising that failure is part of the
process is a key attribute of successful innovators.
LBGC: What do you think are the primary ‘nuggets’ of
information from the Day 1 agenda that can be taken
away by our international delegates?
The global leakage conference has always provided
delegates with the opportunity to stress test their own local
leakage strategies by comparing and contrasting with
case studies from around the world. If recent conferences
are anything to go by I am expecting to hear some great
success stories of real life strategies delivering in the field
and conserving water resources around the world.
(Bob Taylor will be Chairing the 9th Global Leakage
Summit in March. The global leakage conference has
always provided delegates with the opportunity to stress
test their own local leakage strategies by comparing and
contrasting with case studies from around the world. For
more information, visit: www.global-leakage-summit.
com). AW
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Dependence on scarce water puts
India’s electricity supply at risk
New analysis finds over one third of India’s thermal power generation faces high water risk.
By Leah Schleifer
Although thermal power plants generate most of India’s
electricity, they are not required to disclose how
much water they consume. A new paper from the World
Resources Institute, “Parched Power: Water Demands,
Risks and Opportunities for India’s Power Sector”, analyses
all of India’s 400+ thermal power plants and finds that
India’s power supply is increasingly in jeopardy due to
water shortages, costing power generation and revenue.
Using a new methodology that WRI developed,
researchers discovered that 90 percent of India’s thermal
power plants depend on freshwater for cooling. This is
significant because thermal power plants—which include
coal, solar thermal, geothermal, waste incineration,
petroleum and some natural gas power plants—generate
almost all of India’s electricity. Combining this with WRI’s
Aqueduct water risk analysis, the researchers found
that nearly 40 percent of India’s freshwater-dependent
thermal power plants experience high water stress. These
plants are increasingly vulnerable, amidst India’s ongoing
commitment to expanding electricity access for all.
“Water shortages shut down power plants across India
every year,” said O.P. Agarwal, CEO, WRI India. “When
power plants rely on water sourced from scarce regions,
they put electricity generation at risk and leave less water
for cities, farms and families. Without urgent action, water
will become a chokepoint for India’s power sector.”
The Indian energy sector’s dependence on increasingly
scarce water resources has serious consequences.
From 2013 to 2016, 14 of India’s 20 largest thermal utility
companies experienced one or more shutdowns due to
water shortages. WRI calculates that shutdowns cost these
companies over INR 91 billion ($1.4 billion) in potential
revenue from the sale of power. And water shortages
cancelled out more than 20 percent of India’s growth in
electricity generation between 2015 and 2016.
This problem is only set to worsen as India’s thermal
power sector expands and competing water demands
increase. Parched Power shows that by 2030, 70 percent
of India’s thermal power plants are likely to experience
increased competition for water from agriculture, industry
and municipalities.
“Our lack of knowledge about how much water India’s
power sector is using makes the problem harder to solve,”
said Dr Ivaturi N Rao, Head-Corporate Environment &
Climate Change for Tata Power, India’s largest integrated
power company. “The Government of India has recently
mandated limits for specific water consumption at thermal
power plants, which is a critical step forward. However,
they should also create policy incentives for water
conservation. This will help encourage water efficiency
and innovation across the power sector.”
The power sector’s dependence on limited water
resources also carries risks for investors. Currently, power
plants located in dry areas constitute stranded assets
for investors, as they struggle to perform. WRI found that,
on average, freshwater cooled thermal power plants
located in areas of high water stress had a 21 percent
lower average capacity factor than their peers in low and
medium stress regions.
“Investors like PGGM want to reduce exposure to
risks across their portfolio and power plants are a critical
part of this,” said Piet Klop, Senior Advisor for Responsible
Investment, PGGM. “Water risks to power utilities are
undeniable, and it’s time that power plants and their
investors evaluate and mitigate their exposure.”
The report offers solutions: mandate disclosure of water
usage data; implement advanced cooling technologies;
improve plant efficiency; and shift toward solar and wind
energy. Current regulations by the Ministry of Environment,
Forests and Climate Change (MOEF-CC) and the Ministry
of Power (MoP) call for increases in plant efficiency and
set maximum bounds for water intensity, which should be
enacted and enforced.
India already has a robust target that 40 percent of
its power supply will come from renewable sources by
2030, under the Paris Agreement on climate change. WRI
found that meeting this target, along with implementing
proposed efficiency mandates, can save India’s power
sector 12.4 billion cubic meters of freshwater withdrawals.
By prioritizing solar photovoltaic and wind energy in areas
of high water stress, India can boost its resilience, save
water, and reduce carbon.
“Renewable energy is a viable solution to India’s waterenergy
crisis,” said Deepak Krishnan, Manager, Energy
Program, WRI India and co-author of the report. “Solar
PV and wind power can thrive in the same water-stressed
areas where thermal plants struggle, so accelerating
renewables can lower India’s water risk while meeting
our NDC.”
The paper was released during Abu Dhabi Sustainability
Week at the World Future Energy Summit, together with
a joint WRI-IRENA policy brief, “Water Use in India’s
Power Generation: Impact of renewables and improved
cooling technologies to 2030,” which details pathways for
India’s power sector to reduce water usage and carbon
emissions by 2030.AW
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SPECIAL FEATURE
PUB invites technology providers and
researchers to develop solutions
US$23 million grant call to develop solutions in water and used water treatment, industrial water, and smart technologies.
Singapore’s water needs have spurred many innovative
solutions, and R&D has been the key to achieving a
robust and sustainable water supply. In continuing to
cultivate R&D, Singapore’s National Water Agency PUB,
has launched three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to
invite industry technology providers and researchers to
develop solutions that will improve the effectiveness of
water treatment processes and operations, and ensure
water sustainability.
Water demand is expected to double by 2060, with
the non-domestic sector making up 70% of demand
then. More energy-intensive sources such as NEWater and
desalinated water will meet up to 85% of Singapore’s water
needs then too. It is important to maximise water efficiency
and lower energy use in water and used water treatment.
Mr Harry Seah, PUB’s Assistant Chief Executive (Future
Systems and Technology), said, “Investing in R&D is
important for PUB to develop innovative water solutions
that can improve the efficiency of water treatment and
keep our water supply sustainable. Through continuous
R&D over the years, we have identified several promising
technologies. We want to work with technology providers
and researchers to develop these technologies further
and demonstrate their commercial viability.”
The first RFP targets specific technologies in enhancing
energy efficiency of the water and used water treatment
process. For water treatment, it aims to reduce the energy
consumption of desalination and NEWater through
biomimicry. This involves exploring water channels or
transporters that use very low energy, such as aquaporins
derived from specific species of microorganism, fish
and mangrove plants, as well as synthetic channels, for
incorporation into biomimetic membranes.
For used water treatment, the RFP targets to achieve
energy self-sufficient water reclamation plants through
Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors incorporating the
Anammox process, and/or other innovative nutrients
removal/recovery process. This aims to minimise the
energy needed to treat used water and recover more
energy from the process, such that used water treatment
uses only as much energy as it generates.
The second RFP aims to enhance water efficiency
in industries through water recycling or reducing water
consumption. Proposals are to be submitted by the
industrial or commercial host, in collaboration with an
identified technology provider. The third RFP looks at
enhancing operational efficiency by leveraging on smart
technologies such as robotics, drones, automation, data
analytics and informatics, and video analytics, to minimise
manpower required in operations and maintenance.
An amount of S$30 million (US$22.7 million) has been
allocated for the three RFPs. The RFPs are part of the
Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2020 Plan under
the Competitive Research Programme (Water).
In 2006, water was identified as a key growth industry,
and funding of S$670 million from the NRF has been
committed over 15 years (2006 – 2020) to foster leadingedge
technologies and create a thriving and vibrant
research community in Singapore.
Companies that can bring the proposed water
technology to market can submit their proposals. Institutes
of Higher Learning (IHLs) or Research Institutes (RIs) can
also collaborate with an industrial partner that could
accelerate the commercialisation/translation of the
project and submit a joint proposal. AW
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Biogas and solar panels to
generate electricity
IWK adopts cutting-edge green technologies that benefitted the environment.
The Pantai 2 RSTP (P2RSTP),
the first underground
treatment plant in Malaysia
and the largest in Asia Pacific
region is a good example
where the government has
successfully incorporated
community friendly facilities
within its critical infrastructure
of sewage treatment plant.
Industry leaders, experts and
practitioners can learn from
this to exchange ideas and
experience for a sustainable
and brighter future in water
industry development.
As sustainable development
goals has been one of the
most challenging agenda,
the government will continue
to invest heavily in both clean
water and sanitation services
for all to match the increasing
demand for an efficient water
and sewerage services due to
rapid urbanization and economic development.
With all strategies implemented, the government’s aim
is to ensure 99% access to clean and treated water, 85%
coverage of sewerage connected services in the urban
areas and reduction of non-revenue water (NRW) to 31%
by 2020.
The P2RSTP which was upgraded to accommodate
the needs of 1.423 million people in the Pantai catchment
area and surrounding areas of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling
Jaya, has been further designed to maximise green
energy recovery through installation of solar panels and
biogas utilization. Apart from that, the plant is equipped
with rainwater harvesting and final effluent reuse for nonpotable
use.
Speaking during the second ASIAWATER 2018 site
visit to P2RSTP recently, Ms. Eliane Van Doorn, Business
Development Director of United Business Media (M) Sdn
Bhd (UBM), said the overall objectives of the technical
visit is to get a better understanding of the importance
of good sewerage services and to highlight the need for
community engagement and support to further improve
the sewerage system in the country. The first ASIAWATER
2018 visit was to Lembaga Air Perak (LAP) in August last
year.
“P2RSTP is a fine example of a good sewerage system”,
she said.
The largest of eight catchment areas within Kuala
Lumpur covering an area of over 6,700ha, the main
sewerage plant is built below the ground level while the
sludge treatment facility is located above the ground level
spanning over 1 7ha which also includes a recreational
park and public amenities.
Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) which operates
the P2RSTP plans to rationalise about 3,000 small and
inefficient sewage treatment plants with larger capacities
through the construction of regional and centralised
plants with the incorporation of new green technologies.
As for P2RSTP, its chief operating officer Mohamed
Haniffa said because of the comprehensive technology
that is being adopted now, IWK needs more energy to
run the plant.
The use of bio-effluent for landscape cleaning and
irrigation purposes as well as the use of biogas and
solar panels to generate electricity to support the
plant operation and rainwater harvesting are among
the cutting-edge green technologies adopted that
benefitted the environment and was more user-friendly.
The construction of the P2STP plant commenced on
July 27, 2011, and completed in July 2015, costing RM983
million. AW
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GAB Foundation adds spark for
greater change
Tan Sri Saw Choo Boon, SPARK Foundation chairman
GAB Foundation has rebranded to identify itself as
Spark Foundation after ten years of continuously
enriching communities in Malaysia. With its new identity,
its focus now is to increase fostering strategic partnerships
and fostering millennials in the areas of environmental
conservation and education to bring about greater
change.
The foundation, which was established to support
corporate social responsibility activities for Heineken,
comes with a renewed vision to grow with local
communities in the areas of environmental conservation
and education through strategic partnerships for a better
tomorrow.
Spark foundation chairman Tan Sri Saw Choo Boon
highlighted the new focus towards developing strategic
partnerships.
“We believe in the power of collaboration as effective
change does not happen in isolation. Our W.A.T.E.R
Project and English Enrichment Training Programme are
exemplary programmes, evident that smart partnerships
entail sustainable positive impact. In Malaysia, more than
90% of our water supply comes from rivers, yet only 58% of
our rivers remain clean. We hope to get other like-minded
partners on board to ignite greater change. Through
innovation and passion of our people and communities,
most importantly millennials, we can spark a change for
a better environment,’’ he added.
Renuka Indrarajah, trustee of the foundation and
corporate affairs and legal director of Heineken added
that the key successes in the last 10 years for the W.A.T.E.R
project include transforming water quality of Sungei Way
from Class IV-V to Class III and establishing River Care
communities along five rivers in Malaysia - Sungei Way,
Sungai Penchala, Sungai Senam, Sungai Buntong, Sungai
Kledang. The English Enrichment Training Programme,
which reaches out to educators in seven states, saw an
improvement of between 40% - 60% to their beneficiaries
in the areas of reading, listening and writing within three
years. More than 465 educators from 230 schools were
trained over the last six years.
Reiterating further, she said with the recent and
alarming study of the deficiency of global water supply by
2030 the foundation places water and river conservation
as one of its core pillars.
The foundation will focus on four core strategies as its
way forward for the W.A.T.E.R project. It will promote the
use of water conservation technologies to reduce stress on
rivers, enhance improvement of wastewater management
on project site, partner with relevant government
agencies for the River of Life Public Outreach programme
and empower stakeholders on project sites, especially
millennials. The project sites are Sungai Penchala, areas in
need East Malaysia, and Sungai Selangor in the pipeline.
The foundation will continue to provide future generations’
access to learning opportunities and invest in educationbased
projects across the nation.
Indrarajah spoke of the iconic brewerys significant
connection to the foundation via its sustainability strategy,
“Brewing a Better World” (BaBW).
One of the six pillars of our BaBW strategy is growing
with communities. This is the mission of the fondation,
and this is why the company has committed more than
RM16 million over the last 10 years, and will continue to
support its activity with additional RM1.5 million for this
year, she said.
With the official launch of the SPARK Foundation,
members of the public can now sign up as volunteers
or become a partner via the foundation website www.
sparkfoundation.com.my. The foundation has released a
compelling 1-minute #betheSPARKnow video to give the
cause a supporting voice, featuring notable names Zher
Peen, emcee and content creator, Ryan Matjeraie, radio
host & content creator and Alena Murang, indigenous
artist, musician and cultural activist. AW
Guests interacting with SPARK Foundation installations
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IE expo China 2018: the must-attend
event in Asian environmental industry
As Asia’s leading trade show for environmental
technology solutions in water, waste, air and soil,
IE expo China 2018 is undoubtedly the ideal platform
for professionals in the industry to develop business,
exchange idea and do networking.
This year, the 19th edition will take place on May 3-5
at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). To
meet the rising demands, there will be twelve halls as
compared to last year with eight halls, including co-event
and outdoor exhibition area. Over 1,000 companies
have submitted applications in the areas of water and
wastewater treatment, waste management, air pollution
control and soil remediation.
Industry leaders like Poten, SUEZ, Sound Group, Xylem,
Veolia, KSB, Wilo, Aoja, Zoomliom. Huber, Andritz, Durr,
EISENMANN, Durr, Heraeusare, BHS, ENSA, TITECH, ALLU
chose to exhibit with IE expo China again.
Beside individual exhibitors, international and regional
pavilion from Italy, Germany, USA, Japan, the Netherlands,
South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, more new pavilions from
UK, Nordic region and Hong Kong will join to present their
latest environmental technology solutions.
Multiple programs will be highlighted to make IE expo
China a must-attend event with more than 30 summit
forums, conferences and exhibitor presentations covering
a wide range of topics in Asia.
Some of the new hot-spots features topics such as
industrial dust, volatile organic compound (VOCs),
sanitation, biogas and rural sewage.
The organizers are collaborating with experienced
organizations to present the 4th IE expo China innovation
pavilion and forum as well as 2nd matchmaking events,
which will bring cutting-edge technologies suitable for
the Asian market and help domestic enterprises find their
overseas strategic partners. AW
For more information, go to: http://www.ie-expo.com/conference
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10th edition of ASIAWATER
The 10th edition of
ASIAWATER is expecting
more than 1,000 exhibiting
companies and 11 regional
and international pavilions
which includes Austria,
China, Denmark, EU,
Germany, Germany, Korea,
Singapore, Switzerland,
Taiwan, The Netherlands
and USA.
To be held from April
10-12 at the Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre (KLCC),
the event welcomes over
19,000 trade visitors and
delegates from 48 countries.
This is region’s largest water
and wastewater solutions
industry. It will showcase
innovations and solutions
in water management,
sewerage, industrial
wastewater, purification,
irrigation and water resource
management. The three-day
event is accompanied with
more than 30 free-to-attend
conference and seminars
with the central theme of
(Photo: AsiaWater)
“Partnership for Growth and a Sustainable Future”.
The other conference topics include ‘Efficient & Sustainable Water Resources’,
‘Water Future Partnerships’, Water Policy & Governance’ and Water Resources’. The
conference and seminars are supported by Malaysian Water Association (MWA),
Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), Ministry of Natural Resources
and Environment (NRE). AW
(Photos: AsiaWater)
For more information or to pre-register for free, log on to : www.asiawater.org
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Trenchless Asia 2018 expects
big turnout
Paul Harwood
Trenchless Asia 2018,
the 10th event in this
series will take place for
the second time at the
Kuala Lumpur Convention
Centre from May 7-8.
The Trenchless Asia
by the Westrade Group
is a must visit event for all
engineers, consultants
and contractors
involved in any aspect
of the installation
or refurbishment of
underground utilities.
Trenchless Asia 2018
follows up on the success of the last event in 2016,
which attracted over 1200 visitors from across Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, Australasia, China, Hong Kong,
Japan, Korea, India and Thailand. The full conference
programme is available to view at www.trenchlessasia.
com.
The event is free of charge for all delegates and
exhibition visitors to attend, therefore pre-registration is
highly recommended.
Trenchless Asia has also recently announced that it
has secured support from The Ministry of Energy, Green
Technology & Water (KeTTHA), Jabatan Perkhidmatan
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Pembetungan (JPP), The Malaysian Water Association
(MWA), Construction Industrial Development Board (CIDB)
and Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) in supporting
Trenchless Asia 2018.
“The decision by KeTTHA to once again support
Trenchless Asia demonstrates the Malaysian government’s
continued commitment to further improving the country’s
infrastructure in a commercially and environmentally
sustainable manner. With the event now only 3
months away and the exhibition almost fully sold, we
are experiencing huge interest from delegates and
visitors from across the world, who are keen to realise
the potential of the Malaysian and broader Southeast
Asian market,’’ said Event Director/Managing Director of
Westrade Paul Harwood.
Following the success of the inaugural event in KL, IWK
(Indah Water Konsortium), and the company entrusted
with the task of developing and maintaining a modern
and efficient sewerage system for all Malaysians, is the
official partner of Trenchless Asia 2018.
“This move speaks volumes about the value IWK’s
attendees placed on their attendance at the 2016 show,’’
added Paul.
Paul said to have the support of IWK cements Trenchless
Asia’s reputation as the premier event in the trenchless
technology calendar and IWK’s decision to become the
official partner only enhances Westrade’s reputation in
this high-growth market and remains the only trenchless
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show in Asia to be supported by the International
Society Trenchless Technology (ISTT).
Trenchless Asia is once again supported by
ISTT and is the only Trenchless event in Asia to gain
IWK’s support. GSTT (German Society for Trenchless
Technology) will also be hosting the largest German
Pavilion ever to be exhibited at Trenchless Asia. The
German Pavilion will sit alongside those secured by
China and Singapore
Westrade has also attracted some big-name
Platinum Sponsors to the event, namely: Tangxing,
USAE, Viva Complete, Vermeer, XCMG, Goodeng,
JBP and Guilin Huali completes the line-up as their
Gold Sponsor.
This year’s event will present a blend of over 100
global and local companies showcasing machinery,
products and methods which are available to aid
the installation and refurbishment of underground
utilities and pipelines without disruption to the
surface. These include: Horizontal Directional Drilling
(HDD), Auger boring, CCTV, Micro-tunnelling, Pipe
Bursting, Underground Detection Equipment Inspection
Systems, Digital Mapping, Ground Probing Radar,
Cleaning Equipment, Pipe Jacking, CIPP, Pipe Lining
Materials, Surveying Tools and Safety Equipment.
Planning and construction of utilities is often difficult
due to ageing infrastructure and service area congestion,
therefore the need for trenchless technology has never
been greater. This has only served to further fire up
industry support surrounding the event. The programme
will once again boast some of the sector’s leading
innovators, pioneers and though leaders, such as: Utility
personnel – water, sewerage, telecoms, electricity, oil and
gas contractors, government officers, civil engineering
consultants and research organizations.
WHY MALAYSIA?
The decision to move the event to Kuala Lumpur in 2016
proved a major success with exhibitors and visitors,
attracted by the significant investment being made in the
use of trenchless technology in Southeast Asia in recent
years. This looks set to continue as pressure increases from
governments and local authorities to use these modern
engineering methods to minimise disruption during the
installation and refurbishment of underground services,
and to reduce impact on the environment.
Huge strides have been made in the use of trenchless
technology in Malaysia in recent years, and pressure
from authorities has been placed on contractors to
use the modern engineering methods to minimise
disruption during the installation and refurbishment
phase of projects, as well as reducing the impact on
the environment. Across Malaysia, major projects are
completed every day, proving that trenchless techniques
provide economic solutions and reduced environmental
impact. The social costs are reduced, benefitting
business communities, as well as the travelling public. A
budget of RM 5.6 billion (approximately US $1.7 billion),
has been allocated by KeTTHA to improve the sewerage
infrastructure of the Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley.
This funding will enable the construction of regional
sewage treatment plants, sewer networks and upgrading
the existing sewerage facilities and is due to be completed
by September 2020. There is also the Malaysia Plan that
has over RM80 Billion of projects including tenders in
public transport, oil & gas downstream infrastructure and
water-related jobs.
HISTORY OF THE EVENT
Trenchless Asia has a reputation for attracting top
quality audiences to this highly-focused exhibition and
conference and since its inception, the Trenchless Asia
brand has more than tripled in value. The event was first
held in Singapore in 1995 and has subsequently been
held in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. In May
2017, Westrade Group announced that the exhibition
would move from a bi-annual to an annual event due to
overwhelming market demand.
In 2019, the event will be held for the first time in Jakarta,
Indonesia and then in 2020, the event will return to KL, its
home on a bi-annual basis.
“We are thrilled have finalised the line-up for Trenchless
Asia 2018. As the modernisation of utilities continues
to develop at pace, we see this sector continuing to
experience exceptionally high growth. Harnessing
the commercial and environmental benefits of noninvasive
technology, enables governments and private
companies across Asia to develop a robust and scalable
infrastructure. We feel proud to be playing our part in
building a greener world,’’ reiterated Paul.
WESTRADE GROUP
Westrade Group Organised the very first No-Dig exhibition
held in London in 1985. This led to the formation of the
International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) in
1986, with whom Westrade continues to maintain a close
working relationship. Westrade has subsequently gained
more than 33 years’ experience successfully promoting
trenchless and No-Dig shows in countries all across the
world. AW
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WEX Global 2018 is coming back after
two years
WEX Global 2018 will be back this year in Lisbon with its personalised exchanges between delegates in the fields of water and energy.
Keep your calendars free on March 13 and 14.
After a gap of two years, WEX Global 2018 is coming
back to Lisbon. It will be packed with meetings,
presentations and networking just like other events, but
with a difference: it will be personalised for you.
Once again, pre-selected meetings will form the
centrepiece of WEX Global, unlike the gatherings where
power point presentations take precedence. WEX
organisers send a complete list of attendees to delegates
before the event and enable them to prioritise their choice
of one-to-one meetings and seminars. A customized
schedule is given to every delegate on registering at
the event. The meetings typically happen in a large hall
with numbered tables. The organisers monitor timelines
rigorously.
Circular Economy Strategies for Water & Energy is the
theme for this year’s WEX Global, which is in line with the
themes of previous years. “We believe that the circular
economy is an idea intrinsic to the whole concept of
the water-energy nexus, and enables us to provide a
framework to examine many interesting ideas such as
water reuse, energy efficiency, smart technology and
energy from waste which are currently at the leading
edge of thinking in the water sector,” explained Mark
Barker, CEO of WEX Global. “Clearly the circular economy
represents both an obligation and an outstanding
opportunity for many actors in the water sector,” he
added.
This year, the format will be broadly similar to previous
events, but there will be more interactive round table
discussions as a means of promoting higher levels of
debate. A number of networking events have been lined
up as usual, including the Gala Dinner, which features the
WEX Global Innovation awards ceremony to highlight the
most innovative projects, technologies and companies in
various categories of the water sector.
An enjoyable highlight of WEX Global is the Innovations
Forum, sponsored by Aqualia, which features short
presentations by innovators in the water sector. The
innovators are subjected to intense questioning by a
panel of experts after which the best innovation is given
the top award.
“WEX is a tremendous event because you get such
high quality people, intensive interactions, in-depth talks,”
said Frank Rogalla, Director of Innovation & Technology
at Aqualia.
Sludge is an important part of the water-energy nexus.
Cambi, the Norwegian headquartered company with its
patented thermal hydrolysis process (THP) has sponsored
many interesting panel discussions on biosolids in WEX over
the years. “It’s very important to have an event where
the people on the water side meet the people on the
energy side, and together try to find the best pathway
forward for a less energy and carbon-based footprint in
our industry,” said Harald Kleiven, Senior VP of Business
Development at Cambi.
“WEX Global is at the forefront of the water and energy
sectors in bringing together public and private entities to
consider ways to meet targets in the most efficient way
and to create business relationships at the same time,”
said consultant Jim Southworth. “WEX is almost a family
with many people returning each year, and it is this friendly
aspect which makes WEX extraordinary,” he added. AW
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March 13-14 | Lisbon, Portugal
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MEET LEADERS FROM THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES – AND MORE – IN ONE EXCLUSIVE LOCATION:
• Acciona
• Ausseur & Vic
• Aegea Saneamento e
Participacoes SA – Brazil
• African Development Bank
• Aguas de Portugal
• Algerian Energy Company
• Anglian Water
• Apa Canal SA Sibiu
• APG-Neuros
• Aquasave
• Asian Water
• Azersu JSC – Azerbaijan
• Bishkek Vodokanal
• Budapest Waterworks
• CAMBI
• Caribbean Development
Bank
• City of Cincinnati
• Climeon
• Cole Engineering
• Czech Water (VAKHB)
• DC Water
• EPAL
• EBRD
• eWater Consult
• FCC Aqualia
• Future Water Association
• GEA Westfalia
• Ghana Water Company
• GKW Consult
• Golden Sands Management
• Government of Jamaica
• Hungary: Ministry of Foreign
Affairs & Trade
• Hydrolia
• IBRD
• IDA
• Intqual-Pro
• Irish Water
• Islamic Development Bank
• Isle Utilities
• KFW
• King Saud University
• Krevox
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MAKING WAVES
Blue-White’s ® Versatile and Efficient
CHEM-FEED ® C-600P Metering Pump
B
®
lue-White’s CHEM-FEED ® C-600P metering
pumps combine superior materials of
construction with function, flexibility and value.
The pump is easy to operate and requires a minimum
amount of regular maintenance.
CHEM-FEED ® C-600P features and benefits include a
superior and highly efficient pump
head design that includes double ball inlet and outlet
valves which are completely interchangeable. This feature
helps to make field maintenance far more efficient and
reduces the number of spare parts required.
The pumps’ all ball bearing gear motor features
permanent lubrication for smooth, even and quiet
operation. The quick adjusting output mechanism has an
efficient and dependable design.
Every CHEM-FEED ® C-600P is factory tested to ensure
delivery of a problem-free pumping unit.
Because we manufacture most of the pumps’
components in our own plant, including the all ball
bearing gear motor, we can offer C-600P metering pumps
with a wide range of configuration, material, voltage and
output rate options that will best meet your applications’
requirements.
The CHEM-FEED ® C-600P pump is a popular choice
over many other type and brands of metering pumps
because it is practical, efficient, easy to operate and an
excellent value. Applications for which the pump is wellsuited
include: Treatment / purifying of water and waste
water; treatment of rural water systems; fertilizer and
nutrient injection in agricultural applications; injection
of soaps and detergents; biocide injection; cooling
tower and boiler water treatment; and swimming pool
chlorination and PH control.
Each C-600P metering pump is individually packaged
and each carton includes suction and discharge tubing
and all mounting hardware to facilitate quick
installation.
CHEM-FEED ® C-600P metering pumps
feature Blue-White’s exclusive heavy duty
cartridge valve head. The thoughtful design
of this pump head begins with bullet cartridge
valves constructed of tough PVDF plastic.
Each valve has two ceramic ball checks and
is double sealed with high grade Aflas o-rings.
The double ball valve pump head design
ensures enhanced priming capabilities, and
it is exceptional for purging air and gas.
The C-600 is economical, versatile, and
effective with a max feed of 16.2 GPH (61.3 LPH) and a
max pressure of 125 PSI (8.6 bar). The turndown ratio is
27:1 and stroke adjustment is 4-100% which permits small
injections at a higher rate per minute.
A well-maintained diaphragm metering pump will
cost less over time. Diaphragm metering pumps are more
energy efficient, using more motor torque on the foreword
(power) stroke, but far less on the back stroke. The C-600
can overcome line pressure easier if it’s properly sized. It
will also have less danger of leaking. A poorly maintained
diaphragm pump may lose its prime, but seldom leaks or
damages the surrounding area.
The CHEM-FEED ® C-600P and other quality products
can be purchased at Blue-White ® Industries, located in
Huntington Beach, CA USA. Blue-White ® is a leading
manufacturer of Precision Chemical Metering Pumps
and Flow Instruments (Flowmeters), used in applications
designed to purify both water and wastewater. Blue-
White ® offers a full spectrum of the highest quality
products.
Blue-White ® product lines include: Peristaltic and
Diaphragm Style Chemical Metering Pumps, Variable Area
Flowmeters, Ultrasonic Flowmeters, Digital Paddlewheel
Flowmeters and Chemical Metering Systems. At Blue-
White ® we pride ourselves on innovative engineering that
includes keeping the customers’ needs foremost in both
the development and production of our products.
Because CHEM-FEED ® has earned the reputation
as the BEST small metering pump in the business, other
manufacturers may try to confuse you by using the
name CHEM-FEED ® . Only Blue-White® manufactures the
genuine CHEM-FEED ® metering pump. AW
38 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 Asian Water

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EVENTS
2018
Exhibitions &
Conferences
JANUARY 2018
Jan 15-18 ● International Water
Summit 2018
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition
Centre, UAE
Contact Person: Hussam Yared (Mr.)
Tel: +971 2 409 0365
Email: hussam.yared@reedexpo.ae
www.internationalwatersummit.com
FEBRUARY 2018
Feb 14-16 ● INTERAQUA JAPAN 2018
Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan
Tel: +81 3 5657 0757
Fax: +81 3 5657 0645
Email: interAqua@jtbcom.co.jp
www.interaqua.jp
MARCH 2018
Mar 13-14 ● WEX GLOBAL 2018
Fax: +44 (0) 207 403 2773
Email: info@wex-global.com
www.wex-global.com
13-15 March ● FILTECH 2018
Cologne, Germany
Contact Person: Suzanne Abetz (Ms.)
Email: info@filtech.de
www.filtech.de
APRIL 2018
April 10-12 ● ASIAWATER 2018 and
AWARE 2018
Kuala Lumpur Convention Center,
Malaysia
Contact Person: Ms Vicky Tan/Ms Haza
Tukimin
Tel : +603 2176 8788 Ms.Vicky Tan
/Ms. Haza Tukimin
Fax : +603 2164 8786
Email : asiawater-my@ubm.com;
vicky.tan@ubm.com;
haza.tukimin@ubm.com
www.asiawater.org
24-27 April ● MeteringChina 2018
DEHAN Hotel, Zhuhai City, China
Contact Person: Kelly Ma (Ms.)
Tel: +86 10 6800 3684
Fax: +86 10 6800 1673
Email: event@meteringchina.com
www.meteringchina.com
30 April – 2 May ● Oman Energy and
Water Exhibition & Conference 2018
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Muscat, Oman
Contact Person: Ahmed Sayed (Mr.)
Tel: +968 24660128
Fax: +968 24660125
Email: info@energyandwateroman.com
www.energyandwateroman.com
MAY 2018
May 3-5 ● IE EXPO SHANGHAI 2018
Shanghai New International Expo,
Shanghai, China
Contact Person : Ketty Zhang (Ms)
Tel: + 86 21 23521128
Fax: 86 21 23521088
Email: ketty.zhang@mm-sh.com
www.ie-expo.com
7-8 May ● TRENCHLESS ASIA 2018
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre,
Malaysia
Contact Person: Paul Harwood (Mr.)
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 723 990
Email: pharwood@westrade.co.uk
www.trenchlessasia.com
JUNE 2018
11-15 June ● ACHEMA 2018
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Contact Person: Dr. Rolf Lenke
Tel: +49 69 7564 – 750
Email: HYPERLINK “mailto:visitor@achema.
de” visitor@achema.de
www.achema.de
27-29 June● Indo Water 2018
Expo & Forum
Grand City Convex Surabaya,
Surabaya, Indonesia
Contact Person: Devintha Megasari (Ms.)
Tel: +62 21 865 0962
Email: corcomm.napindo@gmail.com
www.indowater.com
JULY 2018
Jul 8-12 ● Singapore International
Water Week (SIWW 2018)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre,
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Tel: +65 6595 6303
Email: info@siww.com.sg
www.siww.com.sg
AUGUST 2018
Aug 29-31 ● AQUA TAIWAN 2018
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Contact Person: Lilyan Kao (Ms.)
Tel: +886 2 2725 5200
Fax: +886 2 2725 1959
Email: aqua@taitra.org.tw
www.aquataiwan.net
SEPTEMBER 2018
Sep 18-20 ● IE EXPO GUANGZHOU 2018
China Import and Export Fair Complex,
Guangzhou, China
Contact Person: Ketty Zhang (Ms.)
Tel: +86 21 2352 1128
Fax: +86 21 2352 1088
Email: ketty.zhang@mm-sh.com
www.ie-expo.com
Sep 25-27 ● East Africa Utilities Expo
Kenyatta International Convention
Center, Nairobi, Kenya
Contact Person: Indrajeet Kumar (Mr.)
Tel: +968 24660124
Fax: +968 24660125
Email: indrajeet.kumar@omanexpo.com
www.africautilitiesexpo.com
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ASIAN WATER VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSION SPONSORSHIP
Asian Water (AW) would like to invite international
companies/current advertisers in the water industry and
government authorities to be part of a virtual round table
discussion which will be featured in AW magazine. This
is NOT a live event. Every AW issue in 2018 will focus
on various issues. Each round table discussion will
feature panelists from the government authority/regulator/
association and selected companies/sponsors involved
in water utility supplies, hardware, OEM’s, consulting
services, products etc. Each round table discussion can
only be sponsored exclusively by only one company or
a combination of only 2 with more benefits offered to the
exclusive sponsor.
Exclusive Sponsor (only 1) will entitle
the sponsor to the following benefits:
Cost US$12,000
● Exclusive invitation to be a panelist in the round
table discussion (one company only)
● One full page advertisement in between the round
table discussion pages.
● Exclusive company logo placed on all pages in the
round table discussion.
● Mention of the exclusive sponsor for the round table
discussion on the introduction.
● Half page editorial dedicated to the exclusive sponsor
that can include their company profile, achievements
and other relevant information at the end of the round
table discussion pages.
● Three pictures/photos of products from the sponsor
in the discussion pages.
● Exclusive sponsor will also receive 100 printed copies
of the AW magazine for their marketing purposes.
● All participants of the round table discussion will
receive a soft copy (PDF) of the AW magazine which
featured them.
● A soft copy of the round table discussion will also be
emailed to our database of subscribers and
recipients separately.
● The round table discussion will also be featured on
the e-newsletter for the AW magazine subscribers.
Part Sponsor (max 2) will entitle the
sponsors to the following benefits:
Cost US$6,000 each
● One full page advertisement in between the round
table discussion pages.
● Mention of the part sponsor for the round table
discussion on the introduction.
● Quarter page company profile at the end of the round
table discussion pages.
● All participants of the round table discussion will
receive a soft copy (PDF) of the AW magazine which
featured them.
● One picture/photo of one product from the sponsor
in the discussion pages.
● A soft copy of the round table discussion will also be
emailed to our database of subscribers and
recipients separately.
● The round table discussion will also be featured on
the e-newsletter for the AW magazine subscribers.
Want to be featured in a Round Table
Discussion?
A panel consisting of 4 or 5 distinguished individuals from
the water industry (government/regulator & companies)
will be contacted/invited by AW to be part of a virtual
discussion to be featured in a particular issue of AW
(questions to be prepared prior by the AW editorial team
via email and given to the all the individuals for them to
prepare their answers in advance with a set deadline
given to reply). Each individual will be given the same
questions (4 or 5 questions) for the topic in a particular
issue. All answers will be edited for clarity, space and
to ensure that it does not exceed 6 pages as dedicated
for the round table discussion. Sponsors will receive all
the benefits and they will be featured prominently in the
pages where specified.
For more information and details on how you
can be part of the round table discussion,
please contact Prem Kumar Nair at
prem@shpmedia.com