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WATER IS THE source and basis of all life. Thales of Miletus (ca. 625–545

BC), one of the first Greek natural philosophers and one of the ‘Seven Wise Men’ considered water as the source of all things to which everything returns. Today, water is a source of food and energy; it is used in irrigation, as a solvent, cleaning agent or coolant, and also as a means of transportation and discharge system for effluents.

The perception of Thales takes on a completely new meaning in view of the 1,700 substances, mainly of anthropogenic origin, that can today be detected in water as there is a lot of water contamination caused by fertilisers, pesticides, drugs, hormones, heavy-metal compounds, body care and synthetic products.

Owing to the associated health risks, organisations worldwide have issued guidelines for substances found in water. For example, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued guideline values for about 200 substances found in water. These guideline values, together with the hydro-geological conditions of the various countries, form the basis for the setting of country-specific limits. That is why water is the subject of a host of laws, regulations and standards in most countries.

Analysis and adherence to these standards and regulations call for robust, reliable and very precise analysers and analytical methods. Of the many analytes and analytical methods, analysis of anions (such as fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, and sulphate) and cations (such as lithium, sodium, ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium) in water is of significance. In this regard, the Ion Chromatography (IC) technique has proven to be of tremendous utility,

especially for measurement at the very lower concentrations. IC has been approved by many standard/regulatory organisations in numerous countries for the analysis of both anions and cations in water and environmental samples.

The majority of the approved methods are for the analysis of anionic solutes; however, some approved methods exist for cations. Although a complete listing of approved IC methods worldwide is beyond the scope of this article, a list of the most important regulatory IC methods used in the US for environmental water and waste analysis is given in the table. Many different regulatory agencies promulgate what are essentially similar methods, as the table illustrates.

For instance, ASTM D 4327-97 uses the same methodology as USEPA Method 300.0(A); however, each agency has a unique method format and writing style. Also, differences exist between the methods in the area of quality control (QC). Thus, QC is mandated in most USEPA methods whereas it is currently optional in ASTM methods. Different regulatory agencies exist even within the USEPA; thus, Method 300.0 is applicable to the analysis of inorganic anions

Separation that worksIon Chromatography (IC ) has certain advantages when it comes to measuring concentrations of anions and cations in water, says V Vishwanath of Metrohm

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in drinking water and wastewater under direction of the Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water, whereas Method 9056 is applicable to the analysis of inorganic anions in all water types and combustion bomb extracts under direction of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. In addition to the methods shown in the Table, which use IC for environmental water and waste analysis, a considerable number of IC methods are employed for air analysis. Regulatory bodies, such as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), specify IC for the analysis of compounds in air and workplace atmospheres that form ionic species in solution (example, formic acid, sulphur dioxide, nitrous oxides, ammonia, and hexavalent chromium). Although, the table details only methods approved in the US, many industrial countries have similar health and environmental standards; consequently, a considerable number of regulatory IC methods exist worldwide. n

Table 3 Regulatory IC methods approved in the USA for environmental water and waste analysis

Matrices: rw = reagent water; dw = drinking water; sw = surface water; ww = wastewater (mixed domestic and industrial); gw = ground water; se = solid extracts; mw = marine water; ew = estuarine water. Proposed method, in draft form only. IC used for clean up and concentration prior to spectropic analysis.

Method Analytes Matricesa

EPA Method 300.0 (A)EPA Method 300.0 (B)EPA Method 300.1 (A)EPA Method 300.1 (B)EPA SW-846 9056ASTM D 4327-97Standard Methods 4110EPA Method 300.6ASTM D 5085-90EPA Method B-1011EPA SW-846 9058b

ASTM D 2036-97ASTM D19.05.03.22b

EPA Method 218.6EPA SW-846 7199ASTM D 5257-93ASTM D19.05.03.23b

EPA Method 300.7EPA Method 200.10c

EPA Method 200.13c

F, Cl, NO , Br, NO , PO , SOBrO , ClO , ClOF, Cl, NO , Br, NO , PO , SOBrO , Br, ClO , Cl0 ,F, Cl, Br, NO , PO , SOF, Cl, NO , Br, NO , PO , SOCl, NO , Br, NO3, PO , SOCl, NO , PO , SOCl, NO , SONO , NOClOCNTotal Fe(CN) and Fe (CN)Hexavalent chromium (CrO )Hexavalent chromium (CrO )Hexavalent chromium (CrO )Na, NH4, K, Mg, CaNa, NH4, K, Mg, CaCd, Co, Cu, Pb, Ni, U, VCd, Co, Cu, Pb, Ni

rw, dw, sw, ww, gw, seRaw water, dwrw, dw, sw, gwrw, dw, sw, gwCombustion extracts, all watersdw, wwrw, dw, wwWet deposition, rain, snow, dew, sleet, hailWet deposition, rain, snow, sleet, hailrw, dwrw, dw, gwdw, sw, wwdw, gw, wwdw, gw, wwdw, gw, wwdw, sw, wwrw, sw, gw, wwWet deposition, rain, snow, dew, sleet, hailBrines, seawater, mw, ewBrines, seawater, mw, ew

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METiTO bagS waTEr TrEaTMENT prOjECT iN iraq

Metito has signed a contract with Al Mustakbal Al Saeed Group of Companies (MSGC), worth Iraqi Dinars 33 billion (approximately Dh104 million), to design and construct the 48,000 m³/day plant Hindiyah Water treatment plant, which will cater to Karbala. Prior to this project, Metito had signed contracts worth Iraqi Dinars 61 billion with MSGC for the Al Khayrat water treatment project (a 96,000 m³/day capacity plant to supply potable water to the Al Khayrat and Jadwal Gharbi areas) and the 384,000 m³/day Amara water treatment plant project to supply potable water to the entire Amara city.

Hyflux bagS libyaN dESal CONTraCTHyflux has bagged an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth $100 million for a 40,000 m³/day SWRO desalination plant at Tobruk, in north-eastern Libya. The project, the first in the country for Hyflux, was awarded by the General People’s Committee for Utilities of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the result of an international bid held earlier in the year. The contract also includes operations and maintenance of the desalination plant for a period of three years from the start of commercial operations. Ms Olivia Lum, Group CEO of Hyflux, said: “Even though this project is not as sizeable as some of our other projects, we are pleased with our increasing presence in North Africa beyond Algeria.”

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Olivia Lum, Group CEO, Hyflux

USD billion. PPP investment opportunities envisaged in Saudi wastewater sector by NWC over the next five years Source: Al Hayat Daily, Zawya Dow Jones

per cent. Hike announced by the Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai in water and electricity tariffs, in addition to fuel surcharge w.e.f January 1, 2011Source: Gulf News 2.67

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aECOM awardEd uSaid waTEr prOjECT iN jOrdaNAECOM has been selected for a task order under the US Agency for International Development's (USAID) Global Architecture Engineering Infrastructure Indefinite Quantity Contract. The $28-million, five-year task order pertains to USAID's Water Reuse and Environmental Conservation Project based in Amman, Jordan. Under the agreement, AECOM will work with USAID to increase industrial wastewater reuse, reduce energy consumption, improve regulatory enforcement, expand knowledge sharing, and reduce industrial pollution in the region.

Moustafa Hasan, General Manager, Metito Iraq with Eng. Mohammed Qasim Al Nadousi, CEO and chairman of the board, MSGC

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Pratibha Industries, a listed infrastructure construction and development company in India, has opened its Middle East account with a Rs 350 crore maiden contract from the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA). The contract is for the construction of Al Ghafat Water Reservoirs Phases I & II and other associated works in Dubai. The announcement was made in a release dated December 2, 2010 to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The execution of the order has to be completed in a time frame of 24 months.

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parkSON COMplETES Mbr plaNT iN Saudi arabiaParkson has commissioned a new 2,000 m³/day plant under a Design-Operate-Transfer contract in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. The plant will serve the residents of the large residential community that supports the Petro-Rabigh oil refinery.Parkson provided initial design responsibilities for the project which includes grit removal and screening, balancing tanks, denitrification, fine-bubble aeration, submerged hollow-fibre MBRs, and a permeate wet well. The plant, with complete built-in redundancy, includes extensive process controls and 100% monitoring capabilities. Parkson will operate the facility under a six month operation and maintenance contract, with the possibility of longer-term operational responsibilities.

The privately-operated Rabigh Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) will meet Title 22 requirements for unrestricted irrigation. At least 70% of the flow will be used for landscaping irrigation throughout the residential community. The Parkson-designed MBR plant will remove 96-99% of the incoming BOD and operate in an environment which can reach 50°C.

uaE TO adOpT waTEr aNd ENErgy-EffiCiENCy labElliNgEmirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology is working on water- and energy-efficiency labelling, which will form part of a new federal law on water- and energy-efficiency, said H.E. Dr Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment & Water, UAE, responding to a question posed by H20 during a press meet at LG-sponsored Greenomics Conference 2010 in Dubai last month. He also added that the said law is expected to come into force next year.

Under the proposed new dispensation, only products and appliances that conform to UAE’s water- and energy- efficiency standards will be allowed into the country, while those that fail to pass the test will be withdrawn from the market. Most important, the law and the underlying efficiency standards will be applicable across all the emirates.

Examples of water-efficiency labelling schemes include WaterSense in the United States, WaterWise in the UK and Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) in Australia and Singapore. Among other things, labelling and standard product information that indicate water and energy consumption can help promote water and energy-efficient products in general and also facilitate their inclusion in public tenders.

The Rabigh complex began operations in April 2009

H.E. Dr Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment & Water, UAE

Million gallons of water harvested in dams, lakes and check dams in UAE since the beginning of the rainy season on October 28. Source: Ministry of Environment & Water, Khaleej Times

Point strategy to combat scarcity of water in the Gulf announced at the conclusion of 31st GCC Summit.Source: WAM, Gulf News

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Cadagua bagS Haya waTEr CONTraCTA Cadagua-led consortium has bagged an Omani Riyals 37 million project (Euro 70 million) to build a wastewater treatment plant in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The project was awarded by Haya Water, Oman´s wastewater services company.

The plant will treat up to 50,000 m³/day of wastewater, making it the world’s third-largest wastewater treatment plant using advanced Membrane Bio-Reactor (MBR) technology. The company will work with local partner Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG.

This new project is a strategic one for Cadagua, being its first win in Oman and follows the recent award of a contract in the UAE for a desalination plant in the emirate of Ajman.

Per cent. Non-revenue water loss in Jordan. Water loss levels vary from governorate to governorate, with some of the highest levels recorded in Mafraq (55%) and Karak (60%).Source: Jordan Times

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The Regulation and Supervision Bureau (RSB), the regulatory body for the water, wastewater and electricity sector of the

emirate of Abu Dhabi, recently released illustrations of the “actual cost” of providing water and electricity as opposed to the much smaller amount typically shown on customers’ bills. The Bureau has coined a term “waived cost” to describe this gap between the cost of providing utilities and the amount people see on their utility bills. The examples below show that, for a UAE national, nearly 86% of the actual cost is waived, while for an expatriate nearly 50% of the actual cost is waived.

While utility prices themselves have not changed, the RSB says revealing the “waived cost” will prompt some users to consider changing their consumption habits with the aim of conserving these valuable resources.

All examples are for summer monthsExample 1: Emirati family* Villa / 4 bedroomsA typical bill shows water is free, and electricity is Dh 559. But the actual cost

of providing that water and electricity is Dh3,920. So the customer receives Dh3,361 worth of water and electricity free of charge. Nearly 86% of the actual cost of water and electricity is waived.3,920 (actual cost) – 559 (bill amount) = 3,361 (waived cost, nearly 86% of actual cost)

Example 2: Expatriate family* Apartment / 3 bedroomsThe monthly bill for water and electricity is Dh327. But the actual cost is Dh636. So the customer is getting Dh309 worth of water and electricity for free. Nearly 50% of the actual cost of water and electricity is waived.

636 (actual cost) – 327 (bill amount) = 309 (waived cost, nearly 50% of actual cost)

Starting January 1, 2011, ADDC and AADC bills will also switch to expressing water consumption in litres, rather than gallons. Customers will also receive a short letter explaining the terms “actual” and “waived” costs, and the switch to litres for water consumption.

Saeed Saif Al Ameri, Chairman & Managing Director, AADC, said: “This is about sustainability – always a critical issue in the UAE’s desert

environment. We welcome the release of this information by the RSB because it will help people appreciate the true value of water and electricity and make them more inclined to use these resources with greater care. The need to save water and electricity is hard-wired into Abu Dhabi’s long-term development plans.”

Ahmed Saeed Al Mureikhi, Chairman & Managing Director of ADDC, said: “Conservation is not a new issue for the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 sets a clear agenda for Abu Dhabi to become a sustainable global city. RSB’s information will help customers better understand their consumption, and this plays a useful role in bringing the Emirate’s long-term sustainability vision to life.”

Rashed Hamad Al Rashedi, Deputy Director General of the Regulation & Supervision Bureau, added: “Abu Dhabi has always given thought to the need for sustainability and we have a role in helping consumers of water and electricity balance consumption with their needs. We believe this is a positive step towards fulfilling Abu Dhabi’s clear vision for increased sustainability.”

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The actual cost of waterregulation & supervision Bureau (rsB) announces the inherent ‘subsidy’ in power and water bills to drive home the sustainability message

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GReen Building regulations will be implemented at the federal level in government projects from the beginning of

2011, following a decision taken in this regard during the meeting of council of ministers in July this year.

This was announced by H.E. Dr Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, UAE Minister of Environment & Water during the inauguration of the second international conference, EnviroCities 2010, held in Dubai last month. The two-day conference was organised by the Environmental Centre for Arab Towns (ECAT) in cooperation with Dubai Municipality. The patron of the event was H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and

Dubai hosts second EnviroCities conferenceGreen Building regulations to apply to government projects at federal level next year onwards

behalf of the event’s patron, stressed on the academic importance of the conference as one of the important events in the Arab region, where scientists, experts and researchers in this area meet to discuss the latest achievements in this field.

He also spoke about the importance of the environment, the sustainable use of natural resources, and planning through the adoption of environmentally friendly solutions that are sustainable.

“The adoption of the Green Cities project will bring ecological balance in our cities of today,” said Lootah. “Through the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, we started the application of green building specifications on all buildings and facilities in the emirate according to the best global environment-friendly standards.”

Lootah said the work on the manual on the terms and conditions of green buildings has been completed and efforts are underway to formulate the work mechanisms and its implementation.

Denis Hayes challenged the participants to design and construct a 10-story office building in each of their cities that produces as much energy from the sunshine that falls on it as it uses.

“Oil is a declining resource and sunlight will endure forever. Every country represented here has a hugely valuable solar resource that, with intelligent land use planning, you can employ in a distributed way inside your existing cities,” he said.

The first session of the conference was addressed by Professor Spiro Pollalis of Harvard University, who talked about the ‘Challenges in transitions to green cities.’ Eng. Essa Al Maidour, Assistant Director General of Dubai Municipality for Engineering and Planning Sector, spoke on ‘Green Building Codes in Dubai.’ Maidour said the green building rule will be made mandatory for all buildings in Dubai within three years. During the initial stages, though, the rule will be applicable to all government buildings.

H.E. Dr Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, UAE Minister of Environment & Water; Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality

Chairman of Dubai Municipality,The opening ceremony was also

attended by Denis Hayes, Earth Day Founder; Philip Jordan, Mayor of Phoenix; Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality and a number of dignitaries and experts from various parts of the world in the field of environment.

Fahad also called for meeting the challenges of the fast paced urbanisation. “We have always been keen to incorporate the environmental dimension in the developmental plans. Realising the pressures of urban development boom, the UAE has given much importance to apply sustainable solutions including transforming the city areas into green, which in turn will reduce the impact of carbon emission and protect the environment,” he said.

Lootah, who delivered the speech on

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A holistic appRoach towards water and wastewater management must be collectively adopted by the

region’s public and private sectors if freshwater requirements of its growing population and expanding economies are to be adequately met, according to environment experts. In addition, water consumption habits by individuals and households would also be a critical component to determine the level of success achieved in this objective.

This was the overarching message from the ‘Water and Wastewater Management’ Green Brunch seminar organised by the Energy and Environment Park (ENPARK) on 23rd November.

Ahmed Lootah, Senior Business Development Manager, ENPARK, said: “The environmental challenge is to find a workable balance between preserving water, relying on the energy-intensive process of desalinating seawater, plus treating and recycling industrial and household wastewater. Ultimately, it remains our collective responsibility to manage how much water we use on a

Securing freshwater enpark seminar highlights regional experiences in wastewater management

oil at Nimr produces wastewater up to 250,000 m³/day, which is treated using reed beds (a technique that uses the natural filtration processes of aqueous plants in a controlled environment to significantly reduce pollutants in wastewater) and evaporation ponds.

The high carbon footprint involved in producing, transporting and disposing of water in plastic bottles, and the health risks posed by consuming bottled water were encapsulated by Bassem Fakhry, President, Dynamics Energy and Water Solutions, with a special focus on consumption trends in the UAE. Asked if tap water was safe to drink, Fakhry replied that while public utilities apply stringent measures to render freshwater potable, the condition of storage tanks in local buildings would determine whether households should reach out for bottled water or not.

The next instalment in ENPARK’s Green Brunch series is on ‘Solid Waste and Recycling Management’ and will take place on 20th December at the Amwaj Rotana. Earlier this year, ENPARK hosted seminars on ‘Energy Efficiency’ and ‘Green Retrofitting’ in July and October as part of the Green Brunch series to highlight how environmental sustainability can be fine-tuned to meet the challenges of a desert topography through the use of innovative green technology and resourcefulness.

Experts discuss regional case studies on 'Water and Wastewater Management' at a Green Brunch seminar hosted by ENPARK in Dubai

daily basis. Some experts at the Green Brunch event have pointed out that the daily per capita consumption of water in the UAE is 250 litres and have suggested a more sustainable figure of 180 litres.”

Ivano Iannelli, Special Operations Director, Averda, pointed out that not only does treatment of wastewater remove pollutants but it also results in the recovery and capture of methane, a major greenhouse biogas responsible for global warming. Such a treatment process can earn an organisation valuable carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) defined in Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol. Averda International is an integrated group of companies covering the collection, treatment, recycling and sanitary landfill of municipal solid waste, manufacturing, real estate and information technology.

Five Oceans Environmental Services, which was one of the participants in the execution of the Nimr Reed Bed Project in Oman, presented a case study highlighting the successful implementation of naturally sustainable processes with minimal energy inputs. Extraction of


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The asian development Bank (ADB) is investing up to $20 million, in its first-ever investment in a private equity fund, focused on supporting

the development of water-related infrastructure in the region.

ADB's Board of Directors approved the equity investment in the Asia Water Fund which will invest in water and wastewater assets in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and across Southeast Asia.

"By taking part in the fund, ADB will catalyse more private investment in mainstream water sector development in Asia, which in turn will help spur sustainable growth and improve living standards in the region," said Robert van Zwieten, Director in ADB's Private Sector Operations Department.

The fund, which will be owned by

a subsidiary of the AmInvestment Group with a more than 24-year track record of private equity investment, is targeting investments in municipal, industrial and rural water and wastewater treatment plants, and water rehabilitation. About 70% of its portfolio will be in the PRC, and the rest in Southeast Asia.

The target fund size is $100 million, with an anticipated first closing of $40 million this year. It will inject around $5 million to $10 million per investment.

"The fund will aim to mitigate risks through geographic and sector portfolio diversification, by contracting reputable engineering groups, by investing in companies with high corporate governance and financial management standards, and by seeking a majority ownership stake in each investment," said M. Shin Kim, Head of Private Equity in ADB's Private Sector

Operations Department.The fund will seek out projects that

engage engineering companies with strong proven track records in the sector and a willingness to invest their own equity, helping to generate both strong returns and greater private sector participation. The opportunity for increased private involvement in water has increased over the past two years with government finances strained by the global crisis, and the regulatory environment in Asia gradually moving towards full-cost recovery, making such investments more cost-effective.

ADB's investment will be kept at a level which ensures it does not exceed a 25% stake in the fund, or become the largest stakeholder. The International Finance Corporation has also committed to invest up to $20 million. The fund will have a 10-year life, with two one-year extensions for divestment.

lg electRonics (lg) Recently unveiled its first wastewater treatment solution, the Green Membrane Bioreactor (G-MBR) process, two months after the company announced plans to enter the water treatment business. G-MBR signals LG’s long-term plan to be a major player in the water treatment industry.

The company has claimed that by employing its slimmer flat-type microfiltration membrane modules and optimising the space in between, LG’s membrane bioreactor – the main component of the G-MBR process – requires 34% less space than conventional MBRs, making it more efficient and easier to install.

Thanks to advanced debris screening

technology, the membranes utilised in LG’s GMBR are highly resistant to contamination and fouling. This ensures a longer lifespan while still delivering significant savings in maintenance costs. Also, G-MBR’s phosphorus removal system is almost twice as effective as similarly-sized systems in removing phosphorus residue from wastewater.

Removing phosphorus from treated water before it is reintroduced into the environment is an important part from any water treatment solution as phosphorus has been shown to contribute to the eutrophication, or heightened biological activity, in lakes, ponds and other bodies of water.

“The lack of clean water is a major cause of hunger, disease and poverty throughout the developing world,” said Young-ha Lee, President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Appliance Company. “And the problem will only get worse if the warnings about climate change turn out to be accurate. With G-MBR, LG has taken a huge step in making affordable clean water a reality for millions of people around the world.”

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Cdp WateR disclosuRe, a new programme from the Carbon Disclosure Project, launched its first report on the impact of water constraints on the

world’s largest corporations, illustrating the significance and immediacy of water as a corporate issue.

CDP Water Disclosure sent its first annual questionnaire to 302 of the world’s largest companies asking for information on their water use and other water-related business issues. It received a 50% response rate with 122 of these responding publicly and a further 25 companies responding on a purely voluntary basis.

The information was requested on behalf of 137 institutional investors representing $16 trillion in assets to increase transparency and accountability on water scarcity and other water related issues, and to inform the global market place on investment risks and commercial opportunities. The data will provide valuable insight into the strategies deployed by many of the largest companies in the world in relation to water use and will be used to help drive sustainability.

The report, prepared by Environmental Resource Management (ERM), was officially launched at Bloomberg’s offices in London early last month. The report findings show that water is already impacting business operations with 96% of responding companies able to identify whether or not they are exposed to water risk and more than half of those reporting risks classifying them as current or near-term (1-5 years). 39% of companies are already experiencing detrimental impacts relating to water including disruption to operations from drought or flooding, declining water quality necessitating costly on-site pre-treatment, and increases in water prices, as well as fines and litigation relating to pollution incidents.

Water security is already high on the corporate agenda with 67% reporting responsibility for water-related issues at the board or executive committee level. The majority of companies (89%) have already developed specific water policies, strategies and plans, and 60% have set water-related performance targets.

Other CDP Water Disclosure report

key findings:• Business engagement on water

issues differs widely across different industry sectors: 100% of companies in the chemicals sector responded compared with just 29% in the oil & gas, and construction, infrastructure & real estate sectors.

• Responses were received from companies in a total of 25 countries, with the most responses coming from the USA (59, 57% responding), the UK (14, 64% responding) and Japan (13, 45% responding). The highest response rates were from South Africa (100%), Germany (83%) and Switzerland (71%).

• A high number of corporations (62%) are identifying a wide range of water related business opportunities in

areas such as water management, water efficiency and reduction, and wastewater treatment.

• Just 53% of companies are able to identify whether they are exposed to water risks in their supply chains, as opposed to the high levels of awareness (96%) of water risks in their own operations.• Sectors reporting the greatest exposure to water risks include food, beverage & tobacco and metals & mining, with chemicals and technology & communications the least exposed. Physical risks to direct operations from drought and flooding were most frequently cited, but companies also recognise risks from changing regulations and reputational damage.• Companies exhibiting best practice in water management include Anglo American, Colgate-Palmolive, Ford, GE, PG&E and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

“This data provides valuable insight into the strategies deployed by many of the largest companies in the world in relation to water and is a first step in helping drive investment towards sustainable water use,” said Paul Dickinson, executive chairman

at the Carbon Disclosure Project. “The changing availability of water resource is presenting opportunities to business through demand for new infrastructure, products and services and now is the time to seize these opportunities, address water challenges and build resilience – not once the well has run dry.”

As the climate changes, assuring global water security for both humans and ecosystems will increasingly present opportunities to business through demand for new infrastructure, products and services. It will also bring risks including physical disruptions to operations and supply chains, changing regulatory regimes and reputational damage from misuse, or perceived misuse, of what is a shared resource.

A boardroom issuecarbon disclosure project (cdp) reveals how water constraints impact global corporations

CDP Water Disclosure 2010Global Report

On behalf of 137 investors with assets of US$16 trillion

Report written for Carbon Disclosure Project by:

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SENSOREx HAS launched S8000 pH/ORP platform for pH/ORP measurement in water treatment systems, which ensures that the

effluent meets water quality standards. The company claims that the S8000 sensor cartridge’s Ryton (PPS) parts and Viton seals in a chemically resistant body ensures accurate measurements in harsh environments, while flat surface self-cleaning technology ensures less maintenance throughout the life of the product, especially in turbulent flow.

According to the press release issued by Sensorex, the S8000 is fully configurable, in that customers can purchase only the components they need initially, and later on, expand the measurement capability to meet changing plant requirements over time. The release said that Sensorex S8000 pH/ORP electrode can be used in either tank submersion or in-line mounting applications to measure pH, HF resistant pH, ORP (REDOx) or low ionic pH. This next-generation electrode, the release claimed, incorporates Sensorex’s double junction ERP technology, which provides a complex path to protect the reference in the presence of interacting ions such

as proteins, silver and sulphides that interact with silver or chloride. High temperature reference gels also protect against thermal breakdown.

The S8000 sensor electrode, the press release continued, measures a pH range from 0-14 (0-12.3 pH with low Na+ ion error) at a pressure range of 0-100 psig de-rated under temperature, and operates over a temperature range of 0-100°C de-rated under pressure or 0-80°C when mounted in flow cell or 0-70°C with an electronic module. The optional ORP Redox Electrode measures -1000mV to +1000mV. The optional HF resistant pH electrode measures 0-12 pH at 0-50°C.

According to the company, optional electronic modules for applications requiring more than a direct electrode output are available for battery powered unity gain amplification (to extend signal distance), for a battery-powered differential amplifier (to solve ground loop issues and extend signal distance) and for a blind two-wire 4-20mA transmitter. A direct electrode output, it claimed, can be easily changed to 4-20mA signal by installing a module between the interface and cap cable. Cap/cables utilise an eight-pin connector and are available in two standard lengths, 10 and 25 feet.

NEPTUNE MIxER COMPANY, a division of Neptune Chemical Pump Co., has made available its Series HGL mixers in both, electric and air driven models. The Series HGL mixers, the company claims, are ideal for IBC and tote applications found within the wastewater treatment and chemical industries. Neptune’s HGL bulk-container mixers are vertically mounted. According to the company press release, these gear reduced mixers can turn larger props at 350 rpm for thorough mixing. The 316 stainless-steel propeller folds to fit through a two-inch opening and opens to a nine inch diameter when operating. The vertically mounted bulk-container mixers mount directly to a 2” NPT fitting on the tank. An optional SS bulkhead fitting converts plastic caps to have a rugged 2” NPT connection. Low profile and explosion proof models are also available.

Modular pH/ORP analyser platform

Mixers for IBC/Tote Mixing/Blending applications

marketplace

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Mechanical pipe joining systems manufacturer Victaulic has developed a

clean EPDM gasket compound that the company claims may reduce microbial growth in reverse osmosis (RO) systems. “Although there are multiple causes of membrane biofouling, we think we’ve made significant strides in the elimination of one of those causes,” said Stephen Morrison, Global Water Systems Technology Market Manager with Victaulic.

The development of the new gasket compound, the press release explained,

Clean EPDM Gasket for RO systems

Inorganic treatment products A Severn TrenT ServiceS preSS releASe Announced the expansion of its line of inorganic treatment products to include five drinking water treatment solutions for the removal of arsenic, iron and manganese, nitrate and fluoride, and for pH adjustment.

• SorB 33 arsenic removal system featuring Bayoxide e33 media: Severn Trent Services has claimed that the Bayoxide media offers the lowest capital cost among arsenic treatment media and consistent performance while providing ease of operation and maintenance.

• SORB 09 fluoride removal system: The system is a regenerative process that utilises a weak caustic soda solution to remove fluoride from a solid activated alumina surface, extending the treatment life of the media.

• SORB 07 nitrate removal system: According to the company, the SORB 07 system is an ion exchange process that features a small footprint and brine reduction compared to conventional ion exchange systems. The system includes at least two exchange vessels in parallel operation. Treatment bypass and blending, the company press

release pointed out, are included in the design to minimise operating costs, and coupled with process monitoring and controls, the resin bed’s ion exchange capacity is greater than that of conventional processes.

• Omni-SORB iron / manganese removal system: According to Severn Trent Services, the Omni-SORB granular filter media is an engineered product using refined manganese that has high catalytic activity for oxidation and adsorption of iron and manganese. These catalytic properties, the company claimed, allow the media to be efficiently used without the addition of potassium permanganate, a strong oxidant required for iron and manganese removal with greensand and other media.

• TETRApHix CO² addition system can be used in drinking water applications requiring pH control. Severn Trent Services has claimed that the system offers increased gas efficiency, low maintenance and a smaller footprint compared to conventional carbon dioxide pH adjustment systems, and is easily integrated into existing systems and controls.

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was the result of research conducted by Victaulic, which revealed that gaskets commonly used in RO systems can contribute to membrane biofouling through the introduction of nutrients that feed microorganisms. When biofouling occurs, more pressure and therefore more energy is needed to push the water through the membranes. This can damage the equipment as well as require more frequent replacement of filtration media, leading to plant downtime and increased costs.

The clean EPDM compound, the press release continued, eliminates all possible organic nutrients that support microbial growth and cause membrane biofouling. Victaulic

claimed that the new gasket may reduce microbial growth by up to 75 times that of commercially available gasket compounds currently being used.

Victaulic’s research consisted of testing various commercial and R&D gasket compounds to evaluate microbiological resistance using three quantitative methods: biomass volume (W270), mean dissolved oxygen difference (MDOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Based on the results, the researchers identified ingredients that do not support microbial growth, and optimised a new compound using those ingredients.

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FROM THE EDITOR

As a monthly magazine focussed on the water sector in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, our editorial is guided by a simple ethos: upholding the

strategic importance of water in what is, sans any argument, the most water-scarce region in the world.

Population growth, rapid urbanisation and economic development on the one hand, and climate change on the other, is putting immense pressure on our region’s water resources.

In such a scenario, it is the responsibility of every stakeholder in the region’s water sector – whether governments, developers, contractors,

operators, consultants, utilities, municipalities, consumers, regulators, journalists – to carry out their roles and duties in the most efficient and sustainable way, and strive to strike the right balance between scarcity and demand.

H20 Water Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements of these stakeholders on this front.

We, at CPI Industry, sincerely believe that H20 Water Awards is the only event of its kind, which originates in, and is dedicated to, the MENA water sector. In this role, it fills a major gap in this region’s industry awards line up, and thus, upholds the stewardship of a resource which has a significant production cost attached to it, at least in this region more than anywhere else, because so little of it is available naturally.

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THE CATEGORIESBest Water consultancy Consultancies/consultants that have helped advance the region’s water and wastewater sector in terms of knowledge base, technical innovation and best practices.

Water/energy nexus Products/solutions/designs that specifically address the issue of energy consumption in relation to water and/or wastewater projects.

Best Water projectPotable water production, transmission and distribution projects involving, among other things, innovative application of new or existing technologies, engineering excellence in design and construction, managing complexity and timely achievement of project milestones.

Best Wastewater projectWastewater collection, treatment and disposal projects involving, among other things, innovative application of new or existing technologies, engineering excellence in design and construction, managing complexity and timely achievement of project milestones. Submissions of integrated or stand-alone wastewater treatment and re-use projects are also welcome.

innovative use/application of technologyOriginal or innovative application of new or existing technologies or products in water and/or wastewater projects delivering substantial benefits in terms of process efficiency, lower operation and maintenance costs, safety and security.

Water efficiency leaderCorporates/organisations/industry who have achieved significant reductions in their water use through more efficient delivery of water, water recycling, wastewater reclamation and re-use, potable water substitution or process optimisation in water/wastewater projects.

Water communications award Private and/or public organisations, non-governmental or semi-governmental bodies, individuals who have contributed to highlighting water stewardship in the Middle East, whether through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, educational campaigns, employee outreach programmes, simple innovations.

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WATER/ENERGY NExUS

Sony Thampi, ABB’s Regional Marketing & Sales Manager

for Power Generation receiving the ‘Water/Energy

Nexus’ award from Sarfraz H Dairkee, General Manager,

Corporate Development & Engineering, MAHY Khoory & Co,

and member of the jury, H20 Water Awards 2010.photographeD by rey Delante

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WinneR: ABBnomination: Pilot project for RO performance monitoring and optimisation solution

During the pilot, the solution provided fouling dynamics in real time and reflected the membrane condition. By gradually implementing the optimal set points, it was possible to achieve a two per cent productivity increase and optimise the fouling rate. Productivity is maximised through higher product flow rates. Operational costs are minimised, energy efficiency is improved and chemicals usage for cleaning is reduced since membrane system

condition can be assessed. The membrane lifetime is increased as the risk of membrane damage is minimised. Unbudgeted membrane replacement can be avoided. Plant availability is increased by lowering maintenance activities, and thus reducing plant downtimes. Overall, the sustainability of desalination plant operation is ensured.

RunneR up: NeemTechnomination: DM Plant Ion Exchangers regenerated/ backwash wastewater recycling to re-use for cooling tower water make-upThis solution achieves effluent control by recovering backwash water in utility plant. NeemTech proposed the recycling of demineralised plant backwash water for use as make-up water in cooling towers in the place of valuable potable water. NeemTech’s solution can be implemented in fertiliser plants, refineries, power plants and petrochemical plants. Savings are achieved in the consumption of caustic and chemicals for neutralising the acidic backwash water, and also in reduced power consumption for operating the neutralisation plant.

Water/energy nexus

WINNERS & RUNNERS UP

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BEST WATER CONSULTANTCY

Dr Shawki Barghouti (r), director General,

international centre for Biosaline agriculture (icBa)

receiving the ‘Best Water Consultant’ award from

Ziad Zakaria, operations director, drake & scull

photographeD by rey Delante

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WinneR: International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)nomination: Abu Dhabi Master Water Resources Plan

To help meet the objectives of Plan 2030, the Abu Dhabi Executive Council commissioned ICBA through the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi to undertake a comprehensive assessment of supply and use of water in the emirate and propose strategic policy recommendations to support future water security. This assessment needed to reflect the environmental sustainability framework already adopted by the emirate in its policy development. The

research involved integrating disparate data sets previously not linked before and developing new information on the environmental and economic costs of all water sources and uses to give decision-makers crucial insight into the sector. The policies proposed were based on this complex but fuller picture. Many of the key policy recommendations have been implemented since its acceptance by the Executive Council, such as banning certain water-hungry fodder crops, wastewater strategy development, irrigation practices improvement, dry landscaping use, strategic groundwater reserve development and the setting up of the Abu Dhabi Water Council.

RunneR up: MWH Middle Eastnomination: Providing a better environment in Dubai through Jebel Ali STP

MWH started working in the region as early as 1965. The wet infrastructure sector it serves encompasses a variety of water related projects and programmes ranging from water supply, treatment and storage to water resources management and coastal restoration, and from design and construction of hydropower and renewable energy facilities to full environmental services. MWH has worked in Dubai for four decades and throughout this period has been one of Dubai Municipality’s prime sewerage, drainage and irrigation consultants. The influx of new residents in Dubai and its unprecedented economic boom put the city’s wastewater and sewerage infrastructure under considerable strain. Dubai Municipality decided that a new, large capacity sewage treatment plant was needed to provide a better environment to the community. MWH was employed as engineering consultant and construction supervisor on the new Jebel Ali Sewage Treatment Plant, which will provide sustainable reuse of the final effluent for irrigation and the sludge as soil fertiliser. The first phase Jebel Ali STP came into operation in April 2009 and helped alleviate the stress on the existing treatment plant in Al Awir. Its social and environmental benefits are invaluable, with sewage tanker queues at Al Awir reduced and treatment of wastewater to a very high level for use in irrigation. At other levels, MWH is developing and implementing education modules focused on the water cycle and energy-efficiency for middle school children in the GCC countries. It is also incorporating the carbon footprint of project design and delivery into alternative screening and recommendations.

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WATER EFFICIENCY LEADER

Ismail Al Naqi, Managing director, tecoM Business parks

operations & Sougata Nandi, executive director - asset

Management & sustainable development, both of tecoM

investments receiving the ‘Water Efficiency Leader’ award

from Emmanuel Gayan, ceo Middle east, veolia Water

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WinneR: Tecom Investmentsnomination: Water Conservation Programme

In August 2006, TECOM Investments adopted its Sustainable Development Policy, a first in the region. TECOM committed itself to reduce its water consumption by 30% by the end of 2009. The Sustainable Energy and Water Division (SEED) launched a two-pronged approach across all TECOM owned facilities. First, all sanitary fixtures were retrofitted with restrictors

to reduce the flow rates to 0.5 US gpm, the most stringent available.Second, to curb wasteful practices, SEED initiated an awareness programme to sensitise

and educate TECOM employees, in order to achieve programme buy-in and foster a climate of environmentally responsible water usage. Simultaneously, a sewage treatment plant was installed at Dubai Outsource Zone to reduce potable water consumption.

Between January 2008 and August 2010, TECOM has reduced its water consumption by 144 Million IGL, CO² emissions (due to water consumption) by 9,845 tons and eliminated 18,763 sewage tanker trips. The investment made in the water conservation programme was paid back in 22 days. The results of the water conservation programme were so successful and effective, that TECOM took the initiative, and decided to retrofit all business partner buildings within TECOM zones with water saving devices as well. TECOM’s Water Conservation Programme has driven costs down – be it operating expenditure, or social and environmental costs. This programme not only impacts TECOM, but also many other stakeholders, namely:• Tenants who enjoy the facilities of an environmentally responsible landlord• Utility companies like Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, who have to generate

lesser amounts of potable water or inversely, use existing capacity to support future developments without having to add capacity

• Public service companies like Dubai Municipality who now have to process significantly less sewage water

• UAE in general by reducing overall carbon footprint, and future generations by using fewer resources now

Water efficiency leader


RunneR up: Hyatt Regency Dubai & Gallerianomination: Water Savings SchemesThe Hyatt Regency Dubai and Galleria is an iconic 30 year old five star hotel in Dubai. As part of its environmental mission, the hotel initiated several water saving schemes to reduce its water requirements. For instance, it has installed water recovery system which collects condensate water from the Air Handling Units, Fan Coil Units and swimming pool backwash water for re-use in cooling tower make-up, generating average daily savings of 8,500 gallons of water. Hyatt Regency is also setting up a polishing plant to further treat Dubai Municipality effluent water for use as cooling tower make-up water, which is expected to generate savings to the tune 2,019,600 gallon/month. The savings, in both instances, are in terms of incoming DEWA water. Another significant initiative was the installation of water saving aerators for all hotel rooms and suites, which generates average daily savings of 4,300 gallons of water. Through these and other initiatives, the hotel is aiming to achieve a substantial double-digit reduction in its average daily requirement of water.

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BEST WATER PROJECT

Emmanuel Gayan (r), ceo Middle east, veolia Water

solutions & technologies receiving the ‘Best Water Project’

award from Mohammed Hijaz, General Manager & partner,

eagle electromechanical & al hijaz Mechanical equipment



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WinneR: Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS)nomination: Modification of Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) pre -treatment

VWS’ patented dissolved air floatation (DAF) system was proposed to help the Federal Electricity & Water Authority’s (FEWA) Al Zawra SWRO plant in Ajman overcome the problem of algal blooms. VWS’ Spidflow DAF plant removes the algae from seawater to make it fit for the desalination process in the SWRO plant. Algal bloom or Red tide can significantly impact the operations of SWRO plants, to the extent of completely shutting down of operations, which is a significant challenge in the context of the Gulf region’s near total reliance on desalination. The Spidflow DAF Technology also helps reduce the carbon footprint through lower energy and chemical consumption. Because of its compact footprint, land requirement too is low. Other benefits include lower O&M costs and higher lifespan for downstream equipment.

RunneR up: Septechnomination: Al Ghubrah ProjectSeptech was appointed by the Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW) to install the world’s largest mobile desalination plant in Muscat. The Al Ghubrah Project is supplying 5MIGD litres of water to the residents of Muscat every day. The structure of the plant, a series of pre-engineered and manufactured Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) containers, allows for rapid deployment. The plant will be meeting nearly 10% of the daily potable water needs of one million residents in the Omani capital.

Rapid deployment was one consideration of PAEW when they appointed Septech to install a mobile facility, but the moveable system also means that the plant – in its entirety or in individual sections – can be relocated to other coastal areas in Oman as soon as the planned upgrades and extensions to the permanent desalination facilities that supply Muscat are made. Special membranes were used to achieve the low Boron values required for compliance with the local Omani standards which is by far, the most stringent in the world for Boron requirements. The plant also uses chlorine dioxide for disinfection of feed and water, which is produced at site.

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BEST WASTEWATER PROJECT

Magdalena Hijaz, process engineer, eagle electromechanical

receiving the ‘Best Wastewater Project’ award from

Dr Saad Alani, director, hyder consulting Middle east &

member of the jury, h20 Water awards 2010.



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WinneR: Eagle Electromechanical/Al Hijaz Mechanical Equipmentnomination: Dubai Sports City Sewage Treatment Plant

Eagle Electromechanical/Al Hijaz Mechanical Equipment’s Dubai Sports City Sewage Treatment Plant project stands out for the fact that all the treated wastewater is completely recycled within the Sports City development. The 25,000 m³/day membrane bioreactor (MBR) sewage treatment plant (STP) and 84, 000 m³/day canal filtration system, both turn-key Eagle solutions, were integrated, resulting in 100% water reuse and minimum side-

stream waste.The plant is one of the biggest running MBR plants, in terms of processing volume, in theMiddle East and the entire system is enclosed.The plant is engineered with MBR technology and is partially followed by Reverse Osmosis (RO),

delivering “drinking water quality” treated effluent in smallest possible footprint (4000 m2) and built-up area. This offset the pollution brought about through untreated wastewater while generating various water and biosolids reuse options.

RunneR up: MWH Middle Eastnomination: Jebel Ali STPThe Jebel Ali STP is planned to be one of the largest in the world serving an ultimate population of 4.5 million (1,200ML/day flow). MWH designed Dubai’s first STP in the 1970s, and this project represents a continuance of that association. MWH’s knowledge base brought together expertise from America, Australia, the UK, Asia and the Middle East to achieve a best-of-breed solution based on proven designs. As consulting engineer for the project, MWH provided Planning & Scheduling, Project Definition, Optioneering, Value Analysis & Engineering, Concept Design, Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Financial Estimation, Procurement, Construction Management & Supervision, Commissioning and Start-up Management services and-also technical assistance for operation. Innovative techniques used during design included UV disinfection system to decrease chemical costs and deliver a lower whole life cycle cost; robust and low maintenance hyperbolic aerators and mixers were used in the main aeration tanks and pre-aeration tanks instead of membrane disc diffusers; low temperature belt dryer and an automatic bagging plant were used for sludge drying. The new plant will provide Dubai Municipality with sustainable reuse of both final effluent through the irrigation systems and sludge as soil fertiliser.

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WATER COMMUNICATIONS AWARD

Annelies Hodge, csr Manager, Marketing and corporate

communications, dubai chamber of commerce & industry,

receiving the ‘Water Communications Award’ from Masood

Raza, head of engineering – district cooling division, pal

technology & member of the jury, h20 Water awards 2010.



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WinneR: Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industrynomination: By the editors of CPI Industry

Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry stands out for its commendable approach to spreading the message of water and energy conservation within the country and the region. The knowledge gained through the execution of innovative and path-breaking water and energy saving projects at its head quarter building has been freely shared by this organisation with members and non-members alike, through various seminars, workshops and media

interactions. Dubai Chamber is a great example of walking the talk, becoming the first existing building in the Middle East to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.

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INNOVATIVE USE/APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY

B Surendar, editorial director & associate publisher, cpi

industry receiving the Innovative Use/Application of

Technology award on behalf of leading edge technologies

from Michael Palmieri, head of kpMG’s Uae & oman

infrastructure & project Finance Group.



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WinneR: Leading Edge Technologiesnomination: Integrating upgrading of desalination plants

LET has developed and patented a package of technologies to increase significantly the output and efficiency of all types of desalination plants. LET’s integrated technologies consist of the application of nano-filtration (NF) to a portion of the seawater feed as a means to soften the feed to control hard scale, with patented plant modifications. These technologies, combined, permit operation at higher temperatures, improve output, increase plant efficiency, and reduce

maintenance, while preventing build-up of hard scale and improving control of soft scale. The NF plant and the modifications have a relatively small footprint to fit into an existing plant location. LET is able to achieve the additional capacity without building new intake or brine outflow structure or new power plant in a very limited space reducing drastically environmental impact. Additionally, LET patented solutions have increased output and efficiency of Hybrid MSF and Multi-Effect Distillation (MED) plants. At Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA), the application of the LET technologies increased the output of MSF Unit 9 from a design capacity of 5 MIGD to over 7.2 MIGD, a 42.5% increase. During 2008/9, LET completed comprehensive technical and economic feasibility studies for DEWA, which showed the potential for upgrading 60 MIGD MSF plant at Jebel Ali station G by over 45%.

RunneR up: Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industrynomination: Using the outdoor fountain as a heat exchanger to cool the server room

Although common practice, it is wasteful and polluting to cool the server room from the regular air-conditioning system because the entire system needs to run while only a relatively small capacity is required. Further, in Dubai Chamber’s case, the server room was located in the middle of its 18 storey head quarter building to optimise data transfer; but this posed a challenge in terms of heat rejection. Therefore, it was decided to specify an independent air-conditioning system for the server room rather than install a 20 tonne cooling tower, and use the outdoor fountain (which has been running on condensate from the building’s air-conditioning system since 2004) as a heat-exchanger. The water from the water cooled direct expansion air-conditioning system passes through the basement, where the heat exchanger is located before being pumped up to the outdoor fountain on the ground floor, where it exits the pipe at the top level of the fountain at approximately 50 degrees C. At the bottom level of the fountain, 35 degree C water is taken back in and returned to the heat exchanger in the basement before being pumped up to the server room. The main challenge in implementing this technology was in communicating the intent and getting contractors to agree to it because it was a new approach.

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SElECT SHORTlIST

Best Water consultancy

neemtechWastewater treatment systems, chemical-free STPs & zero waste discharge

NeemTech provides engineering, designing, procurement, installation and commissioning services for wastewater

treatment systems, advocating innovative and sustainable solutions. The emphasis is on re-engineering to derive sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, in terms of low energy consumption, zero waste generation, zero odour and noise, zero chemicals, and total recycling, re-use and reduction for conserving water. NeemTech submitted three wastewater projects to support its submission in this category. These were the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for St Mary's School, Fujairah; Hazardous Wastewater Treatment Plant at UAE Navy Fire School, Abu Dhabi and Sustainable Wastewater Project for Daikool Industries. The Fujairah STP is based on Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) process, and incorporates aspiration and aeration to eliminate the air blower, thereby reducing energy consumption. Additional sludge processing ensures zero waste discharge, while chlorine tablets are used for disinfection.

In the Abu Dhabi project, the objective was to remove free oil (non-soluble and non-emulsifying in water) from the raw effluent water generated from the fire fighting exercises. The wastewater contains approximately 2,500 ppm of free oil. The de-emulsified / free oil is separated through an Oil Skimmer. The suspended solids and balance trace of oil are removed by adding chemicals in pipe flocculator and settling the flocs in a Plate Pack Separator. The effluent from the Plate Pack Separator is subjected to tertiary treatment in Dual Media

Filters (DMF) to remove the suspended solids and further treated with disinfectant before discharge. The Abu Dhabi plant has been in operation since June 2002.

In the case of Daikool, the wastewater treatment plant is designed to separate the heavy metals (mainly zinc, copper, nickel, chromium, iron) and oil & grease from the wastewater generated during pickling, cleaning of metal boxes and parts manufactured for air-conditioning units. The plant process consists of skimmer vibration, chemicals injection, flocculation, Plate Pack Separator, settler to separate and remove the oil & grease and heavy metals. In all these projects, NeemTech has developed and designed the processes, prepared the drawings and specifications, procured the equipment, sub-contracted civil and MEP works, project-managed and supervised the installation, guided and trained the local contractors in installation, prepared operation & maintenance manuals, trained local work force for O&M, and followed through with commissioning.

Water efficiency leaderpark hyattTSE Treatment Plant

Between 2006 and 2007, Park Hyatt switched completely to TSE water for landscape irrigation, tapping into Dubai Creek’s

irrigation water supply. After identifying cooling towers as one the biggest consumers of potable water, Park Hyatt decided to use TSE instead. A feasibility study was undertaken to set up a TSE treatment plant. The project was challenged by limited space available to set up a treatment and filtration plant. In the end, a combination of Ultra-


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Filtration (UF) with Reverse Osmosis (RO) was selected. Park Hyatt Dubai is one of the first hotels in the region to have an UF and Reverse Osmosis type TSE treatment plant. The hotel is now using treated TSE water for poolside irrigation in place of fresh water, and planning to use it for road and building cleaning applications as well. Comparing the annual water consumption in 2008 against 2009 figures (when the TSE treatment plant started operation), the percentage of savings achieved was 36%. In a span of one year, Park Hyatt has saved 11,050,600 gallons of potable water. A water saving initiative planned for the laundry in 2011 is expected to generate additional potable water savings to the tune 613,800 gallons annually.

Park Hyatt is also installing aerators in all public area toilets and guestroom wash basins, which will give further savings of approximately 20%. It is also working on orienting newly joined staff towards conservation of energy and is incorporating specialised training under the label ‘Hyatt Earth.’

global villageGlobal Village Event 10-11

In cognisance of the significance of water conservation in the region, Global Village’sfacilities management team has been taking

steps to minimise water use within the offices, andat Global Village event locations. They are also pushing efficient water processes for permanentconstruction projects. In 2008, Global Village put waterless urinals in its offices. To reduce wastewater generation and potable water demand, the team has installed waterless urinals in the GlobalVillage Park. Calculations indicate that 80 waterless urinals will save 12 million litres of water duringevery Global Village event or 99% compared to previous standard urinals.

Global Village is also investigating the installation of artificial grasses for office landscaping, in order to eliminate the use of potable water for irrigation. A comparison with natural grass landscaping showed potential water usage savings of 97.6%.

Best Water projectdow Water & process solutionsKhorfakhan and Layyah SWRO plants

The Khorfakhan SWRO is located at the Gulf of Oman while the Layyah SWRO is located at the Arabian Gulf. These plants were set up by the

Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) to meet the growing need for high quality potable water in the respective areas. In the case of Khorfakhan, there was also extensive utilisation of ground water resources. Both SWRO plants, with a capacity of 22,730 m³/day each, use DOW FILMTEC technology. The feed water temperature varies between 21 degrees C and 34 degrees C, and the conductivity between 55,000 uS/cm and 62,000 uS/cm. Both plants commenced operations during September/October 2008 period. They are producing water quality and flow as per specifications without any deterioration in membrane performance.

Fast Factsoem: CH2M HILLmembranes: DOW FILMTEC SW30HR-380membranes per vessel: 8Quantity: 896number of trains: 2capacity: 2 x 11,350 m³/day (5 MGD) pretreatment layyah: Dissolved Air Flotation + Two stage media filters + Cartridge filterspretreatment Khorfakhan: Two stage media filters + Cartridge Filters

university of surreyWater for the World

The technology underpinning this project is Manipulated Osmosis Desalination (MOD), a patented desalination process developed by

the Centre for Osmosis Research and Applications (CORA) at the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Surrey, under the leadership

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of CORA’s founder director Professor Adel Sharif. MOD has the potential to achieve significant

reductions in cost, energy use and chemical consumption, compared to traditional large-scale desalination. Modern Water of UK is currently carrying out commercial trials of MOD in Oman and Gibraltar. It acquired MOD technology by merging Surrey Aquatechnology, a University of Surrey spin-out company set up to commercialise the intellectual property and research outputs of CORA with itself.

The MOD plant in Oman is located at an existing Public Authority for Electricity & Water (PAEW) seawater desalination site in the Al Khaluf area. Modern Water’s facility shares a common pre-treatment system with the existing conventional reverse osmosis plant, which allows the two processes to be compared using identical feedwater. The plant was fully commissioned in November 2009 and has been exporting water for public consumption since that time. As of November 2010, the membranes have never been cleaned despite the very challenging feed water conditions (an open, shallow seawater intake), whereas the conventional plant has required cleaning multiple times over the same period.

pratibha industries

Potable water transmission mains, feeder mains and allied works for Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Nagaur lift water supply project

Phase 1, Malabar Hill Tunnel Project and Modak Sagar Tunnel Project – all India-based projects.

This submission was not considered for the H20 Water Awards 2010 as the projects are located outside the MENA region; however, the design, engineering, construction and project management aspects brought to bear by Pratibha Industries on these projects were appreciated)

Best Wastewater projectaqualia New Cairo Waste Water Treatment Plant

The 250,000 m³ /day New Cairo Waste Water Treatment Plant will cater to one million plus residents of the New Cairo urban

development. The project, tendered on a BOT basis, is the first Public and Private Partnership (PPP) project awarded in Egypt in any sector, and thus emerged as a benchmark and guide for Egypt’s ambitious infrastructure programme. The project is also expected to open the doors for further PPP developments in the region as a whole.

The New Cairo WWTP project is also interesting in the sense that until the financial closure, no PPP law existed in the country; further, the local banking sector was not used to financing such projects. However, the consortium of Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) and aqualia achieved the financial closure in a record time of seven months.

From a technology perspective, the application of tertiary treatment assures the reutilisation of the treated water for irrigation in agricultural areas and green areas in the New Cairo urban development. The sludge produced by the plant will be dried, digested and composted for use in agricultural applications as fertiliser; additionally, the biogas produced will be used to generate electricity. The combination of water and sludge treatments makes New Cairo WWTP environmentally sustainable, and reduces solid waste disposal volume.

aquatech internationalWorld’s largest produced water

reuse project

The Mukhaizna project is located in the South-Central area of the Sultanate of Oman. The design requirements for this

development are similar to most self-sufficient oilfields in a remote desert environment. The primary differences are the steam generation and associated water treatment system.

The Mukhaizna project is a fully integrated automated system incorporating a multiple effect mechanical vapour compression brine concentrator. The high purity distillate produced in this system will be used as feed water for the steam generator plant.

The Mukhaizna water treatment facility is one of the largest produced water treatment systems. It consists of seven identical MVC trains, with each train is configured as a twin effect unit.

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steam is injected in the wells, and the Mukhaizna field is planned to have approximately 800 well pairs. Steam injection lowers the viscosity of heavy oil suitable for extraction through the production wells. The fluid from the wells is a mixture of oil, water and gas which goes through a separation system to separate the three. The separated water is called produced water and is heavily contaminated with dissolved solids and hydrocarbons. At Mukhaizna, approximately 90% of this produced water is purified through MVC system that generates a product of < 10 ppm total dissolved solids content to feed the OTSGs for production and injection of steam. The facility has a very high recycle/reuse of waste, which otherwise, would have to be compensated through fresh water drawn from the Ghariff aquifer.

Since the system is based on MVC technology, it lends itself well to a zero liquid discharge configuration at a later stage (if the facility starts experiencing disposal limitations).

dow Water & process solutionsAl Ain Diary Project

Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW&PS), through Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) VWS, supplied the Ultra-Filtration

(UF) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) components for processing the waste water at Al Ain Dairy in the UAE. DOW UF modules and DOW FILMTEC RO elements are used to filter and treat more than 600,000 litres of wastewater daily. Majority of the treated water is cooled and sprayed as a mist through automated fans to keep the resident cows cool and comfortable (by maintaining a comfortable 25-30ºC environment all the year round) and thereby maintaining optimal dairy production and quality levels.

veolia Water solutions & technologies (vWs)MBBR technology for the Egyptian

wastewater market

In late 2009 and early 2010, Egypt’s National Organisation for Potable Water & Sanitary Drainage (NOPWASD) signed three design

& build contracts for sewage treatment plants in the towns of Meet Al Amel, Qasaseen and Nahtay (with capacities of 20MLD, 20MLD and 10MLD respectively). All towns are located in the Egyptian Nile Delta. The project will treat the domestic wastewater in the three townships, where lack of sewage treatment facility resulted in the direct discharge of raw sewage into nearby irrigation canals or drains. As a result, surface waterways were getting contaminated and thus, posing a serious health hazard to the population. The discharge also raised the underground water table and contaminated the underground aquifers, impacting the productivity of the agricultural land and crop quality.

VWS Egypt, as the electro-mechanical works sub-contractor for ACF (Air Craft Factory), which is the main-contractor for these projects, is deploying its Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) treatment technology in these plants. MBBR technology was selected to ensure that the plants didn’t give out odours or smells and achieved high effluent quality with very simple operation. As the townships are located in most fertile area of Egypt, a small plant foot print helps save valuable farming land, which was another important consideration for choosing MBBR. Also, the cost of carrier media replacement was minimal in the total lifecycle costs of the projects. Finally, in a technical bid evaluation of the MBBR system used in comparison to the common alternatives of traditional oxidation ditch and SBR systems, it was found the MBBR system’s energy consumption was 50% less.

innovative use/application of technologyseptechAl Ghubra Project (project details in

the Winners & Runners Up section)

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global villageGlobal Village Event 10-11 (project details

in the Water Efficiency Leader section)

Jumeirah Beach hotelPolishing plant for Treated Sewage

Effluent (TSE)

Jumeirah Beach Hotel is using a combinationof Ultra-Filtration (UF) and Ultra-Violetdisinfection (UV) technologies to treat TreatedSewage Effluent (TSE) from Dubai Municipalityfor its landscaping and irrigation needs. Factorsguiding the choice of this combination werehealth and safety of guests and personnel and theelimination of odour, suspended solids and bacteria from TSE water. The treatment system (using 22DOW Ultrafiltration SFP 2860 modules) produces750 m³/day bacteria-free water at a quality and flow that meets UAE standards. The use of TSE and thepolishing plant has helped the hotel save 15,000m³/month of potable water. The Return on Investment(RoI) on the TSE Plant project was 14 months. Thefully automated system minimises water wastageduring back wash periods, ensures efficiency offilters and ease of operations and maintenance.

Kema middle eastKEMA Pulse-Chlorination

Colonisation of cooling water systems by mussels and oysters is a major concern for plant operators. To prevent biofouling,

chemicals - usually chlorine compounds such as sodium hypochlorite - are added at the cooling water intake point. Using KEMA’s patented Pulse-Chlorination (P-C) technique, it is possible to control biofouling effectively while minimising the amount of chlorine used.

P-C enhances a cyclic mode of hypochlorite dosing (on/off dosing regimen) based on the behavioural responses of locally present bivalves to chlorine. The stepwise approach is tailor-made and differs

per location and plant specifications. Fact-finding phase is used to sample data on water quality, plant specifications, marine life and fouling species. In the second phase, KEMA’s mobile laboratory is used to study the behaviour of locally present bivalves and define the effective regime. The evaluation phase is used for fine tuning.

In the Middle East, P-C was successfully implemented at the Qatargas LNG plant. From a marine environmental protection perspective, a reduction of ~56% of hypochlorite was established compared to the situation that existed prior to implementation. This reduction has a direct effect on lowering the discharge concentration of CBPs to the marine environment. It has been very successful in mitigating the fouling, meeting strict discharge limits and reducing plant operating costs. As a result of the successful implementation, the Qatar Ministry of Environment has concurred with Qatargas to acknowledge P-C technology as a method to control biofouling.

veolia Water solutions & technologiesLake water filtration for Burj Khalifa Lake

Emaar Properties’ Burj Khalifa development comprises of the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest tower), Dubai Mall (the world’s largest

entertainment and shopping mall), Burj Dubai Lake Hotel and Service Apartments, and the Burj Khalifa Boulevard (a three-kilometre stretch that binds the entire development with 12 hectares of manmade lake, landscaped parks and gardens). The artificial lake at the foot of the Burj Khalifa holds approximately 180,000 m³ of water. VWS used its ACTIDISC Technology (a combination of ACTIFLO + DISC FILTERS) for lake water filtration and storm water treatment. The 65,000 m³/day system treats storm water and filters the lake water.

The concept of Lake Water Filtration for the Burj Khalifa Lake is the first of its kind, in terms of the water quality requirement of the highest standards due to the use of lake water in the high


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rise fountains. A key feature of the project is VWS’ ZERO NUISANCE design, wherein the plant and machinery were installed in rooms underneath the promenades, boulevard, plaza and terrace gardens.

Being a compact unit, the ACTIDISC combination required minimal foot print to treat the total flow rate, a plus point given the premium attached to land in the Burj Khalifa development. Another major advantage for the client is that ACTIDISC handles both normal lake water filtration condition and also storm water condition, when suspended solids increase drastically. Further, the lake water treatment also provides a facility to treat the water by means of chemical dosing systems in order to ensure that micro organisms, algae, fungi do not grow in the lake. The ACTIDISC system also met the client’s stringent outlet water quality norms (10 micron particulate size) essential to ensure that the treated water pass through the fine nozzles of the musical fountain.

corodex electromechanicVacuum Sewer System for Qatalum

Project- Service area and facilities buildings

In Vacuum Sewer Systems, an air stream generated by differential air pressure drives the wastewater toward a vacuum station. In contrast to conventional

gravity systems, the pressure within the system is maintained below atmospheric pressure. The general advantages of the technology include use of small diameter plastic pipes (HDPE), shallow and narrow trenching, elimination of manholes or lift stations, and easy change of directions, crossing over or obstacles. Vacuum sewer lines can be laid in the same trench as drinking water lines (depending on regulations). Vacuum sewers may cross water protection areas because exfiltration cannot occur. There is no need for electrical power at collection. One central vacuum station can replace several pumping stations.

dyK incorporatedHeadworks construction for Messaimeer RPS and associated pipelines, construction of 2 x 18 MIGcircular pre-stressed concrete tanks

DYK has been improving the Circular Pre-stressed Water tanks technology for over 50 years. In most cases, tanks have been

constructed of steel and/ or rectangular concrete. The main problem in steel is that it has to be maintained regularly, every four to five years (sandblasting, painting, cleaning, re-welding, inspections etc. while the initial cost of steel is 50% of pre-stressed concreted circular tanks, studies have shown that after the third cycle of maintenance (12 to 15 years), the steel tanks will start costing more than circular pre-stressed concrete tanks. The cost of rectangular tanks is that of circular concrete tanks; however, the main difference is that the circular pre-stressed concrete tank is not maintenance-heavy; therefore, no shutdown is required and lesser tanks needed in the same area. Kahramaa has chosen this technology after several debates and papers on the positive effect of this new technology in the water industry vis-a-vis rectangular tanks.

energy Recovery (eRi)Al Shuaibah Seawater Desalination Plant

Historically regarded as an impractical solution to water shortages due to high energy costs, seawater reverse osmosis

(SWRO) desalination is now being increasingly deployed in the Middle East to produce affordable fresh water. The process has been drastically improved in regards to energy usage with advancements in isobaric energy recovery systems, such as the Energy Recovery‘s (ERI) Px Pressure Exchanger device, which reclaims pressure energy used from the reject or brine water in desalination systems. The Al Shuaibah SWRO plant is the first large-scale desalination plant in Saudi Arabia to use ERI’s isobaric Px devices, and will consume only 40% less energy per unit permeate than any


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other SWRO plant in the country. As ERI's Px devices operate at up to 98% efficiency, the Al Shuaibah plant is projected to save 19 MW of energy and reduce CO² emissions by 98,000 tonnes annually, resulting in immense operations savings. At the core of the Px device is a single moving rotor made of tough engineered ceramic that is unaffected by chemicals and will not corrode. Due to its simple design and high quality components, the Px devices require no periodic maintenance, further lowering operating costs of the Al Shuaibah facility. Given its efficiency and operations benefits, the innovative technology has changed the economic landscape and viability of desalination in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for clean water supply.

aBcDetection of Legionella by DNA PCR

technique

Legionella sp. belongs to the family Legionellaceae. This family includes 48 species and over 70 serogroups. Legionella

pneumophila is the most potent pathogen that causes Legionnaire’s disease. First discovered at the outbreak in 1976 at American Legion Convention in Philadelphia, the symptoms of the disease includes high fever, cough leading to lung infection, gastrointenstinal stomach symptoms, nausea, vomiting, headaches, muscle aches, chest pain and shortness of breath. The organism thrives in natural aquatic bodies, hot water tanks, cooling towers, air conditioning ducts where there is formation of biofilm and can be found attached to plastics, rubber and woods. This makes

Legionella a high-risk pathogen in buildings, office complexes, hotels, community halls, malls, closed auditorium etc. Regular monitoring and screening of Legionella in the susceptible areas and water storage and distribution system is essential in providing a healthy and safe environment to customers. Advanced Biotechnology Centre (ABC) introduced DNA-based detection of Legionella to the GCC region. DNA sequence is unique to any individual and for that matter micro-organisms and many a times act as a signature code for that organism. This property of DNA variation and specificity was utilised to innovate the PCR based testing for Legionella. From the sample, whole DNA is extracted that might contain Legionella and DNA from other pathogens. But in the next step a Legionella specific primer is used that amplifies only the Legionella DNA but not any other DNA. This amplified DNA (called as a band) is matched with positive controls and confirmed to be that of Legionella.

The primer has been tried and tested with many microbial strains and has not been found to cross react or give false results. In house QC control measures are in place to rule out any false positive or negative results.

While the conventional method of detecting Legionella takes at the minimum 10-15 days time and is not accurate with possibility of false positive or negative detection, the same for DNA analysis is 12-24 hours. Remedial measures can be started as early as 25th hour of detection of a positive sample.

There are a few select places in the world where DNA based testing is incorporated into the regulations, and Dubai is one of them. The ABC Legionella testing in water is the first DNA-based testing technology accredited to ISO 17025 by Dubai Accreditation Centre in the GCC region.


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dr saad alani is Director at Hyder Consulting Middle East. He has about 25 years experience in the water, wastewater and industrial effluent process industry. Alani has in-depth experience in all aspects of process evaluation and selection, based on extensive experience in technical and commerce and industry, in addition to the membrane process (Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration & Reverse Osmosis) technology. He has achieved senior status in the UK and overseas as a result of sound process and Business Development knowledge gained with a number of the most prestigious and active companies in the European process industry. Alani also has extensive technical and business development experience in the Arabian Gulf in the water and the infrastructure markets, gained in senior technical and project management roles in the GCC region.

sarfraz h dairkee is General Manager, Corporate Development & Engineering at the UAE-based MAHY Khoory. A LEED Accredited Professional, Dairkee is a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Building Commissioning Professional and Pumping System Assessment Tool Specialist, with over 25 years hands on multidisciplinary experience. During the early stages of his career in India, he was instrumental in launching the country’s first commercial windmill and developing early prototypes of Solar Tower Collector and Vapour Absorption Refrigerator. Dairkee has been in the UAE for over 15 years, working on pumping systems, desalination, filtration and sewage treatment plants as well as automation & control systems. In his current role at MAHY Khoory, he was instrumental in initiating energy audits, commissioning, water efficiency and several other ground breaking ideas suited for the region.

Sarfraz is one of the founding board members of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) and heads the Technical Sub-Committee on Water Efficiency. He is also a senior member of the Association of Energy Engineers, ASHRAE and International Desalination Association. Dairkee is a Marine engineer and alumni of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

masood Raza is the Head of Engineering – District Cooling Division at the Abu Dhabi-based PAL Technology. A graduate in mechanical engineering from India’s second oldest technical school, Raza started his career with the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) as a graduate trainee, followed by a seven-year stint with Metallurgical and Engineering Consultants (MECON) as a design engineer in the Environmental Engineering Section. In 1991, when MECON became the first consulting firm in India to obtain the ISO 9000 accreditation, Raza played a crucial role in formalising the departmental Quality Manual. He began his Gulf innings in Saudi Arabia with TEP-6, the largest telecommunication expansion project in the Gulf at the time, where he worked with the Stone & Webster team from Canada in finalising the HVAC system capacities. In 1997, he joined Al Ain-based consultancy Shankland Cox, where he worked on some of the first ever district cooling projects in the region, marking the start of deep and long-term association with the sector. After spending eight years with Shankland Cox, Raza moved to his current role in PAL Technology, where in addition to advising on the technical aspects of the district cooling division, he also heads PACE, an in-house consulting firm.


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WATER IS THE source and basis of all life. Thales of Miletus (ca. 625–545

BC), one of the first Greek natural philosophers and one of the ‘Seven Wise Men’ considered water as the source of all things to which everything returns. Today, water is a source of food and energy; it is used in irrigation, as a solvent, cleaning agent or coolant, and also as a means of transportation and discharge system for effluents.

The perception of Thales takes on a completely new meaning in view of the 1,700 substances, mainly of anthropogenic origin, that can today be detected in water as there is a lot of water contamination caused by fertilisers, pesticides, drugs, hormones, heavy-metal compounds, body care and synthetic products.

Owing to the associated health risks, organisations worldwide have issued guidelines for substances found in water. For example, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued guideline values for about 200 substances found in water. These guideline values, together with the hydro-geological conditions of the various countries, form the basis for the setting of country-specific limits. That is why water is the subject of a host of laws, regulations and standards in most countries.

Analysis and adherence to these standards and regulations call for robust, reliable and very precise analysers and analytical methods. Of the many analytes and analytical methods, analysis of anions (such as fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, and sulphate) and cations (such as lithium, sodium, ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium) in water is of significance. In this regard, the Ion Chromatography (IC) technique has proven to be of tremendous utility,

especially for measurement at the very lower concentrations. IC has been approved by many standard/regulatory organisations in numerous countries for the analysis of both anions and cations in water and environmental samples.

The majority of the approved methods are for the analysis of anionic solutes; however, some approved methods exist for cations. Although a complete listing of approved IC methods worldwide is beyond the scope of this article, a list of the most important regulatory IC methods used in the US for environmental water and waste analysis is given in the table. Many different regulatory agencies promulgate what are essentially similar methods, as the table illustrates.

For instance, ASTM D 4327-97 uses the same methodology as USEPA Method 300.0(A); however, each agency has a unique method format and writing style. Also, differences exist between the methods in the area of quality control (QC). Thus, QC is mandated in most USEPA methods whereas it is currently optional in ASTM methods. Different regulatory agencies exist even within the USEPA; thus, Method 300.0 is applicable to the analysis of inorganic anions

Separation that worksIon Chromatography (ic ) has certain advantages when it comes to measuring concentrations of anions and cations in water, says v vishwanath of Metrohm

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(the author is sales manager, Metrohm)

in drinking water and wastewater under direction of the Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water, whereas Method 9056 is applicable to the analysis of inorganic anions in all water types and combustion bomb extracts under direction of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. In addition to the methods shown in the Table, which use IC for environmental water and waste analysis, a considerable number of IC methods are employed for air analysis. Regulatory bodies, such as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), specify IC for the analysis of compounds in air and workplace atmospheres that form ionic species in solution (example, formic acid, sulphur dioxide, nitrous oxides, ammonia, and hexavalent chromium). Although, the table details only methods approved in the US, many industrial countries have similar health and environmental standards; consequently, a considerable number of regulatory IC methods exist worldwide. n

Table 3 regulatory ic methods approved in the Usa for environmental water and waste analysis

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Mpp2298-eWASTEWATER TREATMENT PlANT PROJECT-11egyptname: Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Societies (Egypt)address: West of autostrad, helwancity: cairo country: egypttel: (+20-2) 303 9616Fax: (+20-2) 303 9616design, finance, build, operate and maintain a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 150,000 m³/day.200,000,000 15/06/2012this plant will be built at 6th of October city in egypt. the selected developer will also operate and maintain an adjacent 100,000 m³/day wastewater treatment plant, which is currently being built by local contractor Orascom Construction Industries. developers are expected to submit their proposals for the dBot contract by april 2011. an award is anticipated in the third quarter of 2011. netherlands' DHV and Chemonics Egypt are acting as the technical advisers. Uk's Trowers & Hamlins has been appointed as the legal consultant. ernst & Young (oman)trowers & hamlins (egypt)dhv Management consultants (netherlands)ch2M hill international (egypt)

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14-sa/21DRAINAGE CHANNElS & TUNNElS PROTECTION ExECUTION PROJECT - PART IIIsaudi arabianame: Riyadh Municipality (Saudi Arabia)address: al-Wazeer streetcity: riyadh 11146 postal/Zip code: 953country: saudi arabiatel: (+966-1) 411 2222/ 402 6400/ 412 1865Fax: (+966-1) 1413 1020e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.alriyadh.gov.sacarrying out execution of drainage channels and protection of tunnels for a municipality.535 January 31, 2011 tender No. 14this project is in Saudi Arabia. tender documents can be obtained from:Riyadh Municipalityriyadh, saudi arabia. sewerage & drainage

10063-cp-111-eWATER & WASTEWATER FACIlITIES PROJECTegyptname: Cairo Electricity Production Company (Egypt)address: 22, shanan street, sabttiacity: cairo country: egypttel: (+20-2) 574 0550Fax: (+20-2) 576 6665implementation of water and wastewater facilities to serve the 1,500MW Giza North combined-cycle power project.1,500 February 10, 2011 tender no. 10063-CP-111this project is in Egypt - project no. P116194. scope of work involves the design, fabrication, furnishing, delivery to the site, storing, installation, training, testing, start-up, commissioning, placing into successful operation and maintaining until operational acceptance certificate (oac), preparation of detailed drawings and technical documents, preparing as-built documents and putting into service of the water and wastewater treatment systems. tender documents can be obtained from:Cairo Electricity Production Companycairo, egypt.tel:. (+20-2) 617 6497 / 574 0550

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Fax:. (+20-2) 617 6519 / 576 6665.e-mail: [email protected] bond is $300 and performance bond is 10% of the contract value. details available until February 10, 2011. client has secured a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (IBRD) towards the cost of Giza north power project and part of the proceeds will fund the water and wastewater treatment systems. potable Water Workssewerage & drainage

Mpp2423-eWASTEWATER TREATMENT PlANT PROJECT - 6TH OCTOBER CITYegyptname: Construction Authority for Potable Water & Wastewater (Egypt)address: ramses street, cairocity: cairo country: egypttel: (+20-2) 2576 0185/ 2578 9575Fax: (+20-2) 2574 3671construction of a wastewater treatment plant with capacity of 150,000 m³/dayat 6th October City, as well as operating and maintaining a 100,000 m³/day plant, which is already under construction.new tender this plant will be located near Cairo in egypt. the contract for this project was originally to be tendered several months ago. however, the scheme experienced delays earlier in the year due to the enactment of the country's public private partnership (ppp) law in addition to alterations to the project structure. Following companies have been pre-qualified for the work: kuwait's Mohamed Abdulmohsin al-Kharafi & Sons; egypt's Orascom Construction Industries, with spain's Aqualia and Formento de Construcciones Y Contratas (FCC); egypt's Samcrete, Icat, with spain's Inima; Japan's Mitsui & Company, with Mexico's Atlatec; France's Veolia Water; south korea's GS Engineering & Construction Corporation; egypt's AAW Utilities, with spain's Befesa, Emasesa and egypt's Siac Industrial Construction & Engineering Company; spain's Acciona Agua; south korea's Samsung Concessions; and Greece's Aktor Concessions. these companies are expected to submit proposals by april 2011. Uk's Trowers & Hamlins is acting as the legal adviser, while Uk-based Ernst & Young is the financial adviser on this project. ernst & Young (egypt)trowers & hamlins (egypt)sewerage & drainage

tpr10531-saWASTEWATER NETWORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT-5saudi arabianame: Water Directorate (Saudi Arabia)city: riyadh 11195 country: saudi arabiatel: (+966-1) 476 1377Fax: (+966-1) 401 2365construction of wastewater networks for a water directorate.270 January 23, 2011 this project is at Alqateef in saudi arabia. tender documents can be obtained from:procurement & tenders department,Eastern Province Water Directorateriyadh, saudi arabia. sewerage & drainage

Mpp2419-leWASTEWATER TREATMENT PlANTS PROJECT-13lebanonname: Council for Development & Reconstruction (Lebanon)address: tallat al-serailcity: Beirut postal/Zip code: 116-5351country: lebanontel: (+961-1) 981 252/ 981 253 / 980 096Fax: (+961-1) 981 431/ 981 434 / 981 252e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.cdr.gov.lbdesign, construction and operation of two wastewater treatment plants.

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January 6, 2011 these wastewater treatment plants will be built at Nabaa Es Safa and Barouk in lebanon. the nabaa es safa plant will serve ain Zhalta, nabaa es safa, aazzounieh and ain dara, while the Barouk plant will serve Barouk and Fraidis. the selected contractor will operate the project for two years post-construction. the scheme is partially funded by Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development. sewerage & drainage

spr549-BINFRASTRUCTURE WORKS PROJECT - DIAR Al MUHARRAQ (PHASE 1)Bahrainname: Kuwait Finance House - KFH (Bahrain)city: Manama postal/Zip code: 2066country: Bahraintel: (+973) 1722 1666Fax: (+973) 1722 8666Website: http://www.kfh.comdesign and construction of developing water, electricity and sewage networks and internal roads and bridges for 12-kilometre first phase of the mixed used development.500,000,000 20/06/2013 new tender this project will be located at Amwaj Island, off the coast of Muharraq in Bahrain. it is understood that pre-qualification applications have been submitted for the detailed infrastructure design contract. the pre-qualifiers are: UK’s Atkins, Hyder Consulting and Jacobs, Us’ GIBB and denmark’s COWI. an award for the main contract has been delayed to the first quarter of 2011. scott Wilson (Bahrain)hyder consulting Middle east (Bahrain)hisham abdulrahman Jaffer - haJ (Bahrain)Bridgespublic Works, roads & earthworkssewerage & drainage

Zpr195-eJORDAN RED SEA DESAlINATION PlANT PROJECTJordanname: Jordan Red Sea Project Company (JRSP)address: arabtech Jardaneh Bldg. no. 8, Between 6th & 7th circle, al tabasheer street 3city: amman country: Jordantel: (+962-6) 581 7073e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.jrsp-jordan.comdevelopment of Jordan Red Sea Project involving construction of a desalination plant with capacity of 900 million m³/year.10,000,000,000 new tender this project will be developed in Aqaba and in the Dead Sea region and is being implemented in joint venture with egypt's Ministry of Water & Irrigation. the scheme will be implemented in five phases. the first phase will involve production of 200 million cubic metres per year of desalinated water. capacities of the remaining phases have not yet been determined, but the project's final capacity is expected to reach 900 million m3/year. a desalination plant of 50 m3/year will be constructed in aqaba. the remaining capacity will be located next to the dead sea area. the exact location will be determined once the design is completed. excess seawater and desalination brine will ultimately be discharged into the dead sea. phase 1 is currently under tendering and bidding stage. the first phase is expected to be completed in 2015. potable Water Works

366/2010-oREVERSE OSMOSIS DESAlINATION PlANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTomanname: Public Authority for Electricity & Water (Oman)address: Ministries road, al khoweir areacity: Muscat postal/Zip code: 106country: omantel: (+968) 2460 3906 / 2460 3800Fax: (+968) 2460 7076construction, operation and maintenance of reverse osmosis desalination plant for an electricity & water authority.

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1,925 January 31, 2011 tender no. 366/2010this project is at Wilayat Bukha Musandam governorate in oman. tender documents can be obtained from:Public Authority for Electricity & WaterMuscat, oman.the last date to purchase tender documents is december 29, 2010. potable Water Works

Gtc/386/2010-QWATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK CONNECTION PROJECTQatarname: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)address: nBk Buildingcity: doha postal/Zip code: 41country: Qatartel: (+974) 484 5111/ 555 5901/ 484 5555Fax: (+974) 484 5191/ 466 2046e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.km.com.qacarrying out connection service between 15 - 400 millimetre in existing water distribution network for an electricity & water corporation. 1,100 January 20, 2011 tender no. GTC/386/2010this project is in Qatar. tender documents can be obtained from:Field services department – Water networks affairs, kahramaa 2,Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)dafna, Qatar.Bid bond is QR 700,000.offers should be submitted with a bank guarantee issued by a Qatari Bank or by a bank operating in Qatar. companies, which wish to participate in this tender, should submit the following documents:1) copy of commercial license2) Mandate copy from the company3) valid id card4) company stamp. Quotations should be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to secretary, General Tenders Committee. the closing date and tender number should be clearly written on the envelope. tenders must be submitted at the 5th Flr., - legal department – Qatar General electricity and Water corporation (“kahramaa 1”), dafna. the last date to purchase tender document is december 16, 2010. potable Water Works

623/1431/1432-saWATER PROJECTS O&M-32saudi arabianame: Ministry of Water & Electricity (Saudi Arabia)address: king Fahd road, saudi Mall centrecity: riyadh 11233 postal/Zip code: 5729country: saudi arabiatel: (+966-1) 205 6666/ 205 2981Fax: (+966-1) 205 2749e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.mowe.gov.sacarrying out operation and maintenance of water projects for a water & electricity authority.400 January 23, 2011 tender no. 623/1431/1432this tender service is at araar in northern region. tender documents can be obtained from:procurement department,Ministry of Water & Electricityriyadh, saudi arabia. potable Water Works

6eW/2010DESAlINATION PlANT PROJECT-31northern emiratesname: Federal Electricity & Water Authority - FEWA (Dubai)address: al nahda roadcity: dubai postal/Zip code: 1672country: United arab emiratestel: (+971-4) 231 5555


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Fax: (+971-4) 280 9977e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.fewa.gov.aeconstruction of sWro desalination plant with capacity of 15 million imperial gallons a day (MiGd) for an electricity & water authority.1,365 February 9, 2011 tender no. 6EW/2010this project is at Ghalilah in Ras Al Khaimah. the tender is open to bona fide firms who are qualified and licensed by concerned authorities. the tenderer must be a Uae national, individual or a company owned by nationals or a company in which 51% of the share capital is owned by nationals or Free Zone company or a Foreign company that has the specialisation and expertise in the work of tender, in the Gulf region. tender documents can be obtained as of december 01, 2010 from:contracts & stores,Federal Electricity & Water Authoritydubai, Uae.the last date to purchase tender documents is January 31, 2011. offers should be accompanied by an unconditional Bid Bond of five per cent of the total value of the offer, valid for (180) days from the last date of tender submission. the said Bid Bond should be issued by a bank operating in Uae. offers to be submitted in one original and two duplicates in a plain sealed envelope and are to be deposited in tender Box at the authority's head office in dubai. the date of opening of commercial offer will be informed later. potable Water Works

611/1431/1432-sa/1PUMPING STATION IMPlEMENTATION PROJECTsaudi arabianame: Ministry of Water & Electricity (Saudi Arabia)address: king Fahd road, saudi Mall centrecity: riyadh 11233 postal/Zip code: 5729country: saudi arabiatel: (+966-1) 205 6666/ 205 2981Fax: (+966-1) 205 2749e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.mowe.gov.saimplementation of pumping station for a water & electricity authority.535 January 3, 2011 tender no. 611/1431/1432-SAthis project is at South Alghoalia in saudi arabia. tender documents can be obtained from:tenders & procurement department,Ministry of Water & Electricitynajran, saudi arabia. potable Water Works

358/2010-oDESAlINATION PlANT ExTENSION PROJECT-3omanname: Public Authority for Electricity & Water (Oman)address: Ministries road, al khoweir areacity: Muscat postal/Zip code: 106country: omantel: (+968) 2460 3906 / 2460 3800Fax: (+968) 2460 7076engineering, procurement and commissioning for extension of desalination plant with capacity of 500 m3/day, including operation and maintenance for an electricity & water authority.1,410 January 17, 2011 25/11/2013 tender no. 358/2010this project is at Lakbi in Wusta region. tender documents can be obtained from:Public Authority for Electricity & WaterMuscat, oman.the last date to purchase tender document is december 22, 2010. potable Water Works

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name: Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA)address: adWea Building, al-Falah streetcity: abu dhabi postal/Zip code: 6120country: United arab emiratestel: (+971-2) 627 1300 / 694 3333Fax: (+971-2) 626 7725 / 626 6089Website: http://www.adwea.gov.aeconstruction of a reverse osmosis (ro) desalination plant with capacity of 35 MiGd.this project is in Fujairah. client decided to develop the plant in northern emirates, as Fujairah is the only emirate of Uae that is not on the Gulf, so the water is better for desalination schemes. potable Water Works

Ypd-p3-saYANBU POWER & DESAlINATION PlANT PROJECT - PHASE 3saudi arabianame: Saline Water Conversion Corporation - SWCC (Saudi Arabia)city: riyadh 11691 postal/Zip code: 85369country: saudi arabiatel: (+966-1) 463 1111/ 463 4546/ 463 0503Fax: (+966-1) 464 3235e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.swcc.gov.saengineering, procurement and construction (epc) contract to build a power plant with capacity of 1,700MW and a desalination plant with capacity of 550,000 m3/day in Yanbu - phase 3.53,335 25/12/2013 tender no. YPD-P3this project is in Saudi Arabia. the facility will be built to the south of the existing power and desalinatiobn plants at Yanbu on the western coast. heavy fuel oil will be the main fuel source for the scheme, with diesel oil used for start-up of the plant. seawater for the desalination unit will be obtained through an intake channel and an outfall culvert will discharge seawater and brine back into the red sea. the epc contract is expected to be awarded in the first quarter of 2011. construction is expected to take three years. tender documents can be obtained from:Saline Water Conversion Corporationriyadh, saudi arabia.Germany's Fichtner is the project consultant. Fichtner Gmbh & co. kG (Germany)potable Water Workspower Generation & distribution

sh/r/580-saCONTROl STATION & MMI SYSTEM REHABIlITATION WORKSsaudi arabianame: Saline Water Conversion Corporation - SWCC (Saudi Arabia)city: riyadh 11691 postal/Zip code: 85369country: saudi arabiatel: (+966-1) 463 1111/ 463 4546/ 463 0503Fax: (+966-1) 464 3235e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.swcc.gov.sacarrying out rehabilitation of existing control station and MMi system for pump station at a water transmission lines.135 January 4, 2011 tender no. SH/R/580this tender service is at Shoaiba water transmission lines in shoibag plants. tender documents can be obtained from:Saline Water Conversion Corporationriyadh, saudi arabia. potable Water Works

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country: omantel: (+968) 2460 3906 / 2460 3800Fax: (+968) 2460 7076provision of consultancy services for construction supervision of water transmission and distribution networks for an electricity & water authority.3,850 January 17, 2011 tender no. 354/2010this tender service is in Oman. tender documents can be obtained from:Public Authority for Electricity & WaterMuscat, oman.the last date to purchase tender documents is on december 22, 2010. potable Water Works

109/2010-UDAMS CONSTRUCTION & COMPlETION PROJECTnorthern emiratesname: Ministry of Public Works (Abu Dhabi)address: al corniche road, penthouse Floorcity: abu dhabi postal/Zip code: 878country: United arab emiratestel: (+971-2) 626 0606 / 665 1778Fax: (+971-2) 626 0026e-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.mopw.gov.aeconstruction and completion of dams for a public works authority.2,180 January 4, 2011 tender no. 109/2010this project calls for the construction and completion of dams on each of the following: 1. Koob and Al Aim valley basin in ras al khaimah - (7 nos.)2. Al Dhaid valley basin in sharjah (1 no.) and in Umm al Quwain - (7 nos.)tender documents can be obtained from:Executive Committee for Developing Rural Area (Ministry of Public Works)corniche road,abu dhabi, Uaetel: (+971-2) 6260606oral Qusais area,dubai, Uaetel: (+971-4) 2125579 / 2125578.completed sealed tender documents are to be submitted to the executive committee for developing remote areas in abu dhabi. initial bank guarantee is five per cent. potable Water Works

134/2010-o/3CONSUlTANCY SERVICES-1111omanname: Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment & Water Resources (Oman)address: postal code 112city: Muscat postal/Zip code: 461country: omantel: (+968) 2469 2550 ext.200e-Mail: [email protected] & [email protected],omWebsite: http://www.mrmewr.gov.omprovision of consultancy services for detailed design of development works and dam design review including construction supervision of the scheme for a ministry.260 January 16, 2011 tender no. 134/2010this tender service is at Wadi Darbat of Dhofar governorate in oman. the tender is open to specialised companies and registered local and international. tender documents can be obtained from:Ministry of Regional Municipalities & Water Resourcesal khuwair, oman.Bid bond is one per cent of the tender value. potable Water Works

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JAnUArYJanuary 17-20, Abu DhabiWorld Future Energy SummitSince its inception in 2008, World Future Energy Summit “WFES” has evolved as a must-attend annual meeting for the renewable energy and environment industry. In 2010, WFES brought together over 24,760 attendees from 148 countries including world leaders, international policy makers, industry leaders, investors, experts, academia, intellectuals and journalists to find practical and sustainable solutions for today’s energy security and climate change challenges. WFES includes a summit, two exhibitions, young future energy leaders programme, round table discussions, industry and investment seminars, corporate meetings and social events.Contact: WFES MarketingMohammad SayeedTel: + 971 2 409 0456Mobile: + 971 50 109 4868E-mail: [email protected]: www.worldfutureenergy summit.com

January 24-25, 2011, Abu DhabiDesalination O&M 2011Key Operations & Maintenance experts from EMEA will share their experience and insights at Desalination O&M 2011. Aspects to covered include how to develop a complete asset management programme comprising all elements necessary for long term plant operations; training personnel, understanding fouling potential of sea water in the Gulf Region and its impact on pre-treatment design; best practice methods of monitoring and optimising chemical dosing systems; enhancing the part load operation performance of Multi Stage Flash (MSF) desalination plants. SWCC will conduction a special session on effective utilisation of MSF Desalination Plant Design Capacity.Contact: C5 CommunicationsTel: + 44 20 7878 6888Fax: +44 20 7878 6887

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January 31-February 2, 2011, BahrainWater Arabia 2011Water Arabia 2011 conference and exhibition is the most important water industry event in the Arabian Gulf Region. The theme of Water Arabia 2011 is Innovative Water and Wastewater Technologies for a Sustainable Environment. The conference and exhibition will highlight the magnitude of the water sustainability problem in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries in the Arabian Gulf Region and provide innovative solutions. There will be 11 sessions of presentations given by world water industry leaders and top professionals. Presentations will be given on plans and methods to improve water sustainability in the Gulf Region and on the latest innovative technologies in water and wastewater treatment. The programme includes three Treatment Plant Design Workshops where attendees will learn the basics on how to design desalination plants, sanitary wastewater treatment plants, and industrial sanitary wastewater treatment plants. is being organised under the Patronage of H.E. Eng. Fahmi Bin Ali Aljowder, Minister of Works and Minister in Charge of the Kingdom’s Electricity and Water Authority.Contact: Mahmoud A Al-MoaikelTel: +966 3 862-5073Fax: +966 3 862-5437E-mail: [email protected]: www.sawea.org

15-17 February 2011, LisbonWEx 2011 - Water & Energy ExchangeWEx seeks to bring together key leaders and decision makers from both public and private sectors from the water sector around the globe. WEX offers a programme of pre-selected mutually agreed one to one meetings, combined with a conference and other networking opportunities such as roundtable working lunches

and a gala dinner. The largest group of delegates come from companies and organisations responsible for providing, building and operating water, waste water and power plants. Attendees also include suppliers or manufacturers of a products, technologies and services to the sector, regulators and policy makers from local, national and supra-national organisations and investors from sovereign wealth funds, banks, IFIs, pension funds, and corporate and private investorsContact: WEx EventsTel: +44 207 403 2773Fax: +44 207 403 2821E-mail: [email protected]: www.w-e-x.com

March 8-10, 2011, DubaiWETEx 2011WETEx 2011 is an important regional resourcing platform for national and international companies to access wide range of latest technology and management solutions. This event also provides avenue for industry leaders to keep abreast of the latest developments in the Gulf region in the field of Water, Energy and Environment, as well to network and tie up with strategic partners to pursue innovative solutions. WETEX 2011 will be held at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.Contact: The Organising Committee

Dubai Electricity & Water AuthorityTel: +971-4-3244444 Ext:230Fax: +971-4-3244922E-mail: Branly.Nassour @dewa.gov.aeURL: www.wetex.ae

March 2-4, 2011, Mumbai,Aquatech IndiaAquatech India is organised by Amsterdam RAI in partnership with InterAdsBrooks and incorporates the Water Asia show. Aquatech India 2011 is officially supported by the Ministry of Urban Development. The event focuses on drinking water, process water and wastewater. It will showcase the latest technologies and developments in the field of water and wastewater management and provide manufacturers and suppliers a secure, recognised and reliable means/approach to enter the market. The three-day Aquatech India Conference 2011 will have a key-note address from S S Kshatriya, Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, India. The IWA and the Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) will host the second Utility Leaders Forum.Contact: Inter Ads-Brooks ExhibitionsTel: +91 124 452 4105Mobile: +91 981 004 2500Fax: +91 124 438 1162E-mail: [email protected]: www.india.aquatechtrade.com

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