Metito is the award recipient of the “Water Company of the Year -Distinction Award”, from the Global Water Intelligence (GWI). The award recognizes excellence across the entire international water industry within several categories and rewards those initiatives in the water, wastewater, and desalination sectors that are moving the industry forward.
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Metito awarded the design, supply, installation, and operation of El-Hamam agricultural waste treatment plant with a capacity of 7.5 million m3/day, the largest of its type in the world.
Metito awarded the design, supply, installation, and operation of El-Hamam agricultural wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 7.5 million m3/day, the largest of its type in the world.
The wastewater treatment plant has a capacity of 7.5 million m3/day, the largest of its type in the world and the treated water will irrigate up to 2,266,000 acres west of the Nile Delta area. The plant will receive the wastewater gathered in the north of Delta from the agricultural drainage, through digging a 120 kilometeres pathway connecting the two points.
This iconic national project is part of the state’s strategy to expand Egypt’s agricultural area, develop the West Delta region, and to create new sustainable communities and will have a myriad of positive economic and social impacts in Egypt and beyond.
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Metito, the Leading Global Provider of Intelligent Water and Alternative Energy Management Solutions, Signs a Contract to Invest 32M EUR to Develop, Manage and Operate a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Zrenjanin, Republic of Serbia
- This is a direct investment which will see the company operate and manage the 25,000 m3/d plant, treating wastewater from the City of Zrenjanin, for the next 25 years under an engineering, procurement, construction, financing, management, maintenance and transfer basis.
- “EmSerb Water”, Metito’s Serbia-specific operating platform, will bring water technology and investments from UAE to the Serbian water and wastewater sector
Belgrade, 9th November 2020 – In line with “Serbia 2020 – 2025” ambitious and visionary national investment plan, Metito, the global provider of intelligent water and alternative energy management solutions, signed its flagship project in the Republic of Serbia, to invest, develop, manage and operate a 32M EUR Wastewater Treatment Plant in the City of Zrenjanin, Province of Vojvodina, Republic of Serbia. The contract is signed on an engineering, procurement, construction, financing, management, maintenance and transfer basis – with the company overseeing the 25,000 m3/day plant operations for 25 years. On this occasion, Metito has also launched its Serbiaspecific investment and operation platform ‘EmSerb Water’ (ESW) which marks the Zrenjanin project as its first project in the Republic, with a pipeline of water and wastewater treatment projects that will be announced in due course. ESW will make investments and introduce advanced water technology from UAE to the Serbian water and wastewater sector, in line with the strategic relation between the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Government of Serbia, and the ongoing bilateral treaties which aim to support the development of sustainable projects in the Republic of Serbia to support its path towards the membership status in the family of the European Nation countries.
The Zrenjanin wastewater project’s official signing was attended by H.E. the Vice Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Mr Branislav Nedimovic; H.E. Ibrahim Al Darmaki, Charge d’Affaires of the UAE Embassy in Belgrade; H.E. Vice president of the Provincial Government in Vojvodina and Secretary for Environment and Urban planning, Mr Vladimir Galic; the Mayor of the City of Zrenjanin, Mr Simo Salapura; Spokesperson of the Assembly of the City of Zrenjanin and former Mayor, Mr Cedomir Janjic; and Metito Vice president for Business development and EmSerb Water General Manager, Mr Walid Madwar.
Commenting on this announcement, H.E. Minister, Mr Nedimovic, said, “As part of the ambitious and visionary “Serbia 2020-2025” plan, an investment of one billion euros is set for the construction of water management assets, namely water pipelines, sewage network, drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities across Serbia. As we intensify the implementation of our strategies and plans for the development of the water sector in Serbia – which alone requires estimated 5.2 billion euros of investments in order to comply with the EU standards membership- we are getting on a fast track with reaching our water management objectives and the Zrenjanin project will be a milestone achievement. We have high level of international bilateral cooperation and strong ties with the UAE and despite the COVID-19 pandemic which hit the entire globe and resulted in many investment projects being postponed or cancelled, our UAE partners did not back down, further highlighting how we can always count on them to encourage direct investments in critical sectors, to support the Serbian economic growth.”
“Partnering with Metito and its water specific investment platform for Serbia, ESW, in the context of developing and securing this long-term investment and sustainable development, is another step towards the implementation of the investment-ambitious agenda for the water sector, and showcases the ongoing strong ties, on the ground, where it is most needed. It gets the Republic of Serbia closer to reaching the EU water standards which we aim to achieve”, H .E. Minister, Mr Nedimovic added.
The UAE Government has been extending its endorsement and support for companies willing to invest in the Republic of Serbia and Metito investing in a Serbia-specific investment company such as ESW and investing in such a long-term high value Zrenjanin flagship project, is another achievement that is credited to such efforts. The Zrenjanin project has an 18-month construction timeline and an offtake period of 25 years. Commenting on this, H.E. Ibrahim Al Darmaki, Charge d’Affairs of the UAE Embassy in Belgrade, said, “To sustain the momentum of our ongoing bilateral relationship with the Government of Serbia, we nurture country-level relationships and continue to support causes and projects that have sustainable economic benefits that can create a cycle of prosperity in the Republic and support the Republic in areas that are critical for the accession into the EU membership, such as environment protection and climate change. We encourage UAE-based companies to invest and bring UAE based technology in the critical infrastructure sector in Serbia where there is great potential and shared value for investors and the community alike”.
With every third member of the Serbian population not connected to sewage system and services, with a connectivity rate ranging from 40% to 75%, and 35% of water losses on a national average level (230 Mm3), water supply and wastewater treatment are pressing issues in Serbia. A mere 10% of wastewater collected is treated in line with the recommended local standards and protocols leading to a shortage of potable water for many communities in the country. This project is part of a far-reaching National Water Management Strategy, put in place by the government of Serbia, to support the country’s planned growth with 1 Billion euros set for the construction of water and sewage pipelines, drinking water and waste water treatment facilities across the country.
“This is truly one of the most important days for the City of Zrenjanin. Only 8 years ago, when we started a relentless, day-to-day combat to preserve and expand each workplace and strike down the unemployment, to open each and every new factory to secure work opportunities to citizens and better chances for a decent life and good living standard. We knew that the day will come when we fight for a cleaner and safer environment. The wastewater treatment plant in Zrenjanin of 25,000 m3/day capacity will be financed, developed and managed by Metito’s Serbia-specific platform company ESW, and will follow the highest European and world standards, providing the City with clean water for our Begej river, the centre of our economic, environmental and touristic development. With having the largest industrial development in the history of Zrenjanin, comes a responsibility to preserve the environment, which we, as a responsible local government are doing for our citizens. The new plant will provide new employment, clean environment, direct investments and the construction companies contracted to build the facility will be local, which means a lot to our local and national GDP’’, commented Mayor of Zrenjanin, Simo Salapura.
Commenting on the newly established local operations and the awarded project, Walid Madwar, ESW General Manager, said; “We are honoured to be part of this important national project and to work with the Government of Serbia. This project marks Metito’s flagship investment in the Republic of Serbia and the launch of our local investment and operation platform ESW underlines our commitment to grow our operations, sustainably serve the Serbian community, and to grow local talents. With a common vision towards securing sustainable water projects that can play an active role in the Serbian economic agenda, we will summon our global experience and procure advanced Emirati-bred design and technology to develop this strategic project”.
About EmSerb Water
EmSerb Water (ESW), is a privately held company established by Metito in the UAE to serve the Serbian market as a platform for investment and operations. ESW offers customized, comprehensive and advanced solutions across the full spectrum of its industry: wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse; desalination; industrial solutions (up to hyper pure water); investing into water and wastewater assets; and structuring both Greenfield and Brownfield schemes under project finance structures.
ESW’s business model follows a whole-of-life approach – creating value for clients and communities alike. The company works closely with its clients to ensure projects are fitting within the overall sector plans, are economically viable and sustainable.
ESW’s mission is to develop sustainable water projects in Serbia with particular focus on wastewater treatment projects developed under Build Own Operate Transfer schemes. The company is committed to preserve the environment, add shared value to the communities it serves and to utilize its vast resources to introduce intelligent solutions and technologies to the market with the help of an experienced management team and local talents.
Al Mahsamma plant awarded the best water/wastewater project by Engineering News-Record (ENR)
Al Mahsamma agricultural drainage treatment, recycling, and reuse plant has been awarded the best water/wastewater project by Engineering News-Record (ENR) 8th annual Global Best Projects competition.
ENR Global Best Projects identifies and honors the project teams behind outstanding design and construction efforts of the past year and focuses on the challenges and risks associated.
Al Mahsamma plant was also named CFI global winner of the Best Recycling and Reuse Water Project for 2020, Construction Innovation Awards “Infrastructure Project of the Year” for 2019 and has been shortlisted for the Wastewater Project of the Year award at GWI’s Global Water Awards.
Metito named a founding member of a new forum dedicated to collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the water sector
21 July 2020 –– Metito, the global leader of intelligent water and alternative energy management solutions, has been named one of the founding members of the Water Action Platform, a new forum dedicated to collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the water sector.
Launched by Isle Utilities, a technology consultancy company, in March 2020, the Water Action Platform was originally established in response to COVID-19 but has evolved to encompass a wider range of topics, pooling experience and expertise from utilities providers around the world. The platform aims to gather experiences within the global water network to develop best practice responses to disruptive scenarios to proactively protect lives and livelihoods.
Piers Clark, Chairman of Isle Utilities, said: “Only through targeted global collaboration and coordinated action can we assist with the response to worldwide emergency scenarios. With support from global industry leaders such as Metito, this platform will become a hub for in-depth discussions of current water affairs and credible solutions and technologies that can contribute to a positive water scenario.”
Commenting on its role as a founding member, Rami Ghandour, Managing Director of Metito, said: “Knowledge-sharing is a top priority for Metito. Through supporting the Water Action Platform, we are paving new ways for supporting utilities and communities around the world. This will minimize the impacts of plausible disruptive scenarios to the water industry – whether it be climate change, pandemics or others.”
Sponsored by leading water industry partners, the dynamic platform is open to all and can be beneficial to governments, financial and academic institutions, water utilities, technology companies and global industry groups.
A key feature of the Water Action Platform is a bi-weekly webinar which is available for public access. The next event will be held twice on 23rd July (7.30 and 16.30 BST). To participate in the virtual event, visit https://www.wateractionplatform.com/contact.
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About Metito:
Metito is a global leader and provider of choice for total intelligent water management solutions with operations covering three business areas: design and build, specialty chemicals, and utilities. With over 60 years of experience, the Group provides customized, comprehensive and advanced solutions across the full spectrum of its industry; from clean to dirty water; desalination and re-use; industrial solutions (up to hyper pure water); investing into water and wastewater assets; and structuring both Greenfield and Brownfield schemes under project finance structures. The Group also provides custom alternative energy development and management solutions for utilities and corporations looking to uphold sustainable operations through generating clean, emissions-free energy.
Metito successfully developed and executed thousands of projects across the world earning it the trust of market leaders and a reputation for professional excellence. The Group was the first to introduce the reverse osmosis technology for desalination outside the USA in 1972 and the first to pioneer concession contracts with private entities under Build Own Transfer (BOT), Build Own Operate (BOO), and Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) schemes in the Middle East, and under Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreements for bulk surface water supply concessions in Sub Saharan Africa.
The Group is at the forefront of the water and wastewater industry with an impressive project portfolio that includes more than 3000 projects in more than 46 countries managed by over 3000 experienced and talented employees worldwide in strategically located operational offices.
For more information please visit metito.com
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About Water Action Platform:
Water Action Platform provides a forum for the sharing of learning and best practice across the water sector. It was initiated in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but now covers a much wider range of water-related topics. Membership grew rapidly and, as of July 2020, it involves over 745 people from 395 organizations across 64 countries. The Water Action Platform has become an incredibly vibrant forum for organizations to share their experiences and learnings as well as a brilliant example of true collaboration and the sharing of best practice.
For more information, please visit https://www.wateractionplatform.com
Al Mahsamma agricultural drainage treatment, recycling and reuse plant awarded the ‘Best Recycling and Reuse Water Project Global 2020’ by Capital Finance International
Despite of the Evolving COVID-19 Pandemic, the ‘First of its Kind’ Independent Sewage Treatment Plant in KSA Reaches Financial Closing
- The project value is $245m (SAR920m)
- Dammam ISTP project moves ahead
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, 1st June 2020: Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) and the consortium led by the Metito Group and comprising the companies; “Metito”, “Mowah”, and “Orascom Construction” (the Consortium) today confirmed the successful financial closing of the Kingdom’s first independent sewage treatment plant (ISTP) to be awarded to the private sector under the Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) concession model with a tenor of 25 years, in Dammam West. The project is worth US$245M with the investment made up of a combination of equity and debt.
The financial close of this ‘first of its kind’ project comes in spite of the global Covid-19 pandemic, which has frozen many large-scale projects around the world. The Dammam ISTP has a designed capacity of 350,000 cubic meters per day and an initial capacity of 200,000 cubic meters per day and will serve the western region of Dammam.
Khaled AlQureshi, Chief Executive Officer Saudi Water Partnership Company, said: “Despite global volatility and liquidity issues, and ever-changing market conditions, SWPC and the Consortium were able to successfully reach financial closing, in close cooperation with the lenders group.”
“This is a testament of SWPC’s commitment to support and encourage private sector participation in sustainable development by providing lucrative opportunities for local and foreign investors to participate in the implementation of lifeline water projects. This will achieve sustainable development, provide job opportunities for young people, and support local output and balanced development, in line with the strategic goals of the Kingdom’s “Vision 2030” and the initiatives approved by the Saudi Council of Ministers to encourage private sector participation in economic development”, added AlQureshi.
The Consortium scope of work covers the entire investment and includes the EPC and O&M which will be executed by a wholly owned Saudi-based company established by the Consortium to serve the project – the Dammam West Company for Water.
The total project costs approx. $245m (SAR920m), with funding sourced from a combination of senior project finance loans in addition to equity contributions from shareholders. Non-recourse project financing is provided by a group of local and international banks, including The National Commercial Bank (NCB), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited (SMBC), and Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation (APICORP), worth a total of $160m (SAR601m).
“Reaching this stage in the project and resuming construction work under these difficult circumstances indicates confidence in the investment environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its suitability for the private sector”, stressed AlQureshi.
On behalf of the Consortium, Rami Ghandour, Metito Managing Director, said: ‘While the world is navigating unprecedented and testing times due to the fast evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we are delighted to share a strategic milestone for the water and wastewater industry in MENASA region. Today marks the successful financial close of the Dammam ISTP, a pioneering project in the Kingdom and the region. The financial structure for this project is a testament to its importance, scale and impact, and the confidence of all stakeholders in its sustainable success.”
“We are confident that with the continued support from SWPC the Dammam ISTP will pave the way for similar developments in the future that can contribute to a more efficient water sector in the Kingdom and beyond,” Ghandour added.
The successful financial closing marks a significant achievement for the Saudi Government and the wider region, demonstrating sustained commitment to development in the water sector. Since breaking ground on the Dammam West site in February this year, work has continued without interruption and the project remains on track.
Advisors:
Project Sponsors International Legal Advisors: Covington & Burling LLP
Project Sponsors Local Legal Advisors: Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co
Project Sponsors Financial Advisor: Synergy Consulting
Project Sponsors Insurance Advisor: Willis Towers Watson
Lenders International Legal Advisors: Allen & Overy LLP
Lenders Local Legal Advisors: Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla
Lenders Insurance Advisor: INDECS Consulting Limited
LTA: ILF & Partners Engineering
Al Mahsamma agricultural drainage treatment, recycling and reuse plant inaugurated in the presence of H.E President AbdelFattah El Sisi
Metito-Hassan Allam JV commissions Al Mahsamma plant, the largest of its kind in the world
- The 1 million cubic m3/day state-of-the-art mega national project will contribute to the cultivation of 70,000 acres in Sinai: Eng. Karim Madwar
- Al Mahsamma project is a milestone in Egypt’s water security agenda and represents a qualitative leap in the field of agricultural wastewater treatment across Africa: Eng. Hassan Allam
- Egypt is adopting a progressive policy towards achieving water security and is taking proactive steps, including recycling agricultural drainage and water desalination
Cairo, 22nd of April 2020 –– H.E President AbdelFattah El Sisi has officially inaugurated Al Mahsamma agricultural drainage treatment, recycling and reuse plant in Ismailia Governorate. The project has a capacity of 1 million cubic m3/day and is built over an area of 42,000 square meters. Al Mahsamma is considered the largest plant of its kind in the world.
The USD100 million has been developed by the JV comprised of Metito, the multinational global provider of intelligent water management and alternative energy solutions, and Hassan Allam Construction, Egypt’s leading engineering, construction and infrastructure company, under the supervision of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority. The JV scope of work for this flagship project includes the engineering, construction, operations (EC&O), commissioning and O&M for a period of five years.
Al Mahsama forms part of Egypt’s progressive and multi-pronged approach to ensuring the country’s water security through wastewater treatment, desalination, and the preservation of natural water resources. The plant’s daily capacity will contribute to the preservation of the natural ecology of the Al Temsah Lake, located west of the Suez Canal, which has been impacted by wastewater disposal.
Commenting on the official inauguration of Al Mahsamma plant, Eng. Karim Madwar, Metito Africa Managing Director, said; “Metito is honored to play its part in this world-class mega national project located in the highly strategic east of the Suez Canal area. This is in line with the Egyptian government’s progressive strategy pertaining to water security.
Madwar highlighted that the latest technologies were utilized in the project for the treatment of agricultural drainage water to produce suitable water for irrigation and land reclamation and per the highest quality standard and specs set by the Egyptian Government. He also confirmed Metito’s commitment to utilize state-of-the-art technology and systems across its projects and in the various stages of water treatment, coupled with the integration of advanced digital and information technology. The latter is to monitor the effectiveness of operations and to ensure the quality of water remains compliant with standard and client specifications. Madwar further explained that all Metito project sites are equipped with laboratories for on-site water analysis and quality testing round the clock by dedicated experts.
“We are extremely proud to have been selected to contribute to the development of a project of such strategic importance, which we were able to complete in a record ten months, amounting to 2.5 million man hours with no injuries or time lost, a testament to the state’s confidence in our capabilities,” said Hassan Allam, Chairman of Hassan Allam Construction. “Al Mahsama plant will contribute to combatting water scarcity and will have a resounding impact on Egypt’s water security agenda and transform the scope if wastewater treatment across Africa.” He added, “We are extending our efforts to provide the latest solutions that help solving the water poverty, one of the major regional and global concerns.”
The plant will contribute to the irrigation of 70,000 acres of land in the Sinai, as part of the government’s efforts to develop the region by creating sustainable urban communities and job opportunities in the area. The water is transferred to the plant from Ismailia irrigation drainage canal, located west of Suez Canal, through two individual pump stations crossing underneath the Suez Canal into Srabuim siphon, from which the water is further pumped through the plant’s pump station using 8 vertical turbine type pumps – six working pumps and two on standby – with each pumping at a speed of 7000m3/hr.
Al Mahsamma project was named “Infrastructure Project of the Year” at Dubai’s 2019 Construction Innovation Awards and has been shortlisted for the Wastewater Project of the Year award at the Global Water Awards, with results set to be announced at the Global Water Summit in Spain at a future date.
Metito led Consortium and SWPC win the Finance / Partnerships WEX Global Award
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), together with the consortium led by Metito —including Metito Utilities, Mowah Co., and Orascom Construction —has been awarded the Finance/Partnerships Award at the WEX Global Awards for the Dammam Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) project. This landmark initiative marks the first municipal wastewater Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, setting a new benchmark for sustainable infrastructure development in the region.
The award was presented during the WEX Global event held in Spain earlier this week and was received by key representatives from the consortium and stakeholders: Walid Madwar, Vice President – Business Development, Metito Utilities; Dr. Mostafa Mubdhari, Chief Business Excellence Officer, Mowah ; Suliman Musaad, PPP Projects Manager, NWC Privatization & Transactions; Francois Basselot, Client Director, Atkins.
This recognition underscores the project’s innovative financing structure, strategic collaboration between public and private sectors, and its critical role in supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives for water sustainability and infrastructure resilience.