SUEZ wins the largest contract in its history in India
For the first time in the city of Mumbai, the treated effluent shall comply with the most stringent quality standards mandated by the National Green Tribunal of India for effluent disposal in water bodies. Biosolids shall comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) class-A biosolids classification for safe land disposal, and up to 50% of the treated effluent shall be further treated for non-potable reuse.
SUEZ’s state-of-the art technologies combined with innovative process and plant design shall deliver all this while using 50% less available space than normally required, and keeping operational the existing facility, until the new modern systems come online.
The project features several of SUEZ’s in-house wastewater most advanced technologies - DENSADEG high-rate clarifier, ULTRAFOR membrane bio-reactor (MBR), Drainis GDE mechanical sludge thickener, DIGELIS BH boosted digestion of sludge technology, and AZURAIR odour control unit. The biogas produced in digestors will be used for on-site production of up to 39 GWh per year of green electric energy, making the plant up to 75% energy self-sufficient, and one of the smallest carbon footprint wastewater treatment facilities of SUEZ in India. Chlorine-free discharge of treated effluent in the Arabian Sea will further safeguard the aquatic & marine ecology
The total duration of the contract is 20 years, comprising of 5-year period for design and build, followed by a 15-year period for facility operations and maintenance.
The long-standing partnership between Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and Suez spans over four decades. It rests on Suez’s consistent contractual performances and shared commitment towards access to water services and the ecological transition. The contract for WORLI wastewater treatment facility is a mark of trust MCGM has in Suez’s ability to deliver the advanced treatment solutions, meeting the stringent statutory standards. Beyond that, this contract award illustrates our progress towards a diversified and geographically balanced business which is at the heart of our new strategic roadmap I have announced today.
Sabrina Soussan , Chairman and CEO of SUEZ
SUEZ in India:
Suez has been active in the Indian water and wastewater market since 1978. Since then, it has been consistently delivering smart and sustainable solutions, by working closely with the cities, transferring global knowledge and technologies, ensuring the citizens of India get access to safe drinking water, and customers with technologies that help them achieve their objectives. SUEZ in India operates over 250 state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment infrastructural units for cities and industries. 7.5 billion litres of safe drinking water is produced in SUEZ-run treatment plants every day catering to 55 million people. 1 billion litres of wastewater from cities and industries is treated by Suez, using advanced technology. Furthermore, 10 million people benefit from the Group’s expertise in water distribution and sewer network management.