A consortium led by VA Tech Wabag (Wabag), a leading Indian group specialising in the water industry, with partner Metito, a key provider of intelligent water management solutions, has secured the contract to develop a 400,000 cu m/day desalination plant at Chennai in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

 

The Perur Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) project, being implemented by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB), aims to enhance water security and ensure a steadfast supply of clean potable water to over 2.7 million people residing in the southern part of city.

 

Once completed, it will become the largest desalination project in the whole of Southeast Asia.

 

The project scope covers the entire spectrum of project development - from design and engineering to procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning over a period of 42 months. 

 

The desalination process includes Lamella Clarifiers, Dissolved Air Flotation System, Gravity Dual Media Filters, Reverse Osmosis, and Re-mineralization. 

 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin laid the foundation stone for the plant at a ceremony held in Chennai in the presence of senior officials, thus marking an important milestone for the entire region.

 

On the key milestone, Wabag Chairman and Managing Director Rajiv Mittal said: "We are glad to be part of the Tamil Nadu’s sustainable initiatives for ensuring water security for Chennai City through using innovative water solutions. "

 

"With the completion of the project, Chennai will emerge as the desalination capital of India, with producing over 750 million liters of desalinated water every day out of which Wabag’s contribution will rise to an impressive 70%," stated Mittal.

 

"The 400 MLD SWRO desalination plant will stand as a testament to ingenuity, innovation, and a shared vision for a more sustainable and resilient future for the city and the state. The undertaking of this project underscores Wabag's dominant position in the global desalination market," he added.

 

Post successful completion, Wabag will be responsible for 20 years of the operation and maintenance of the plant. 

 

Metito's Managing Director Fady Juez expressed delight at partnering with the Indian group to develop this landmark desalination. 

 

"The world is facing significant water scarcity issues, and the need for climate-resilient, sustainable water infrastructure is critical. The Indian government has been promoting various adaptation and preservation strategies to manage water resources more effectively and this project will be a benchmark project for, Chennai, India, and the entire Southeast Asia water scene."

 

"We look forward to applying our high-value engineering and integrating the latest technologies to ensure optimum performance and world-class quality output," he added.-TradeArabia News Service