VA Tech Wabag Ltd, a pure play water technology Indian Multinational Company has secured Rs. 600 crore worth order from Societe Nationale D’exploitation Et De Distribution Des Eaux, Tunisia (SONEDE) towards engineering, supply and construction of a Sea Water Desalination plant of 50 MLD capacity in Tunisia.
The project is a Design, Build and Operate (DBO) contract from SONEDE, funded by KFW Germany towards engineering, supply and construction of a 50 MLD Sea Water Desalination plant expandable upto 100 MLD, using state of art sea water reverse osmosis with energy recovery system.
The project also includes supply and installation of systems for sea water intake and brine discharge, execution of a treated water reservoir along with transfer pumping station, execution of HV/MV substation, roads and utility service works. The project is scheduled to be completed within a period of 27 months followed by a 12 month O&M period.
Mr. Rajiv Mittal, Managing Director and Group CEO said, “This new order win in Tunisia, amidst strong international competition, gives us immense pride and happiness. This is a testament to Wabag’s strong track record, knowhow and global competitiveness in desalination. This plant, when completed, will play a significant role in meeting the water demand for Tunisia.â€?
