Veolia to supply technologies for complex industrial water project for SATROP

The project includes a US$500 million water from complex industrial effluents plant of large scale whose construction has been entrusted to Veolia and Orascom for the civil works and an operation and maintenance (O&M) contract with a duration of 30 years that is set to begin in 2028. The facility will integrate Veolia’s technologies, AnoxKaldnes^® MBBR, ZeeWeed^® membranes, and Actiflo^® Carb, including developing spent caustic treatment, maximising resource recovery, and significantly reducing environmental impact.

Water from industrial effluents reuse is crucial in the Middle East, where freshwater is scarce, demand is rising, and climate conditions are extreme. Recycling reduces environmental pollution, preserves scarce water resources, and lowers both investments and operational costs, supporting sustainable industrial growth and strengthening resilience against water shortages.

With an annual capacity of nearly 8.8 million m³, the water reuse plant will be the biggest in the Middle East. Beyond serving SATORP, it will have the potential to provide advanced treatment solutions for future industrial players across the region, establishing a regional hub for complex wastewater management.

Veolia will lead the reuse plant operations in Jubail, leveraging its comprehensive expertise covering the entire industrial wastewater treatment chain. The group will focus on maximising the resource recovery from local wastewater, transforming it into a new resource for the client, enabling new circular loops.

“By advancing large scale water from complex industrial effluents recycling in Jubail, Veolia reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and leading the transition to a more circular economy in the Middle East,” commented Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia. “We are extremely proud to continue supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its journey towards sustainable growth by leveraging our expertise and technologies in industrial wastewater treatment. As a technology provider, process designer, investor, and operator, Veolia is engaged at every level of this project, which opens a new chapter for the global industry. This is the very essence of GreenUp particularly in Water technologies and in the Middle East, which are boosters of our strategic programme.”

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