Chennai, India | January 29, 2025 – VA TECH WABAG ('WABAG'), a leading multinational water technology company, has strengthened its presence in the Middle East region by securing a seven-year Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contract worth approximately USD 14 million (INR 121 crores) for the BAPCO Refining Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Contract Overview
- Client: BAPCO Refining B.S.C.
- Location: Kingdom of Bahrain
- Duration: 7 years
- Contract Value: USD 14 million (~INR 121 crores)
- Scope: Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWTP)
- Capacity: 4,400 US gallons per minute (USGPM)
- Technology: Advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)
Technological Edge
The BAPCO IWTP is equipped with Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology, ensuring high-efficiency wastewater treatment while meeting stringent industrial and environmental standards. The facility will be crucial in treating and recycling industrial wastewater generated from BAPCO's refining operations.Expansion in Bahrain's Water Management Sector
This new contract further consolidates WABAG's position in Bahrain's O&M sector. The company has managed the 40 MLD Madinat Salman Sewage Treatment Plant in Bahrain since November 2018.Management Statement
Commenting on the new contract, Srinivasan K, General Manager - Middle East Regional Headquarters (RHQ), stated:"We are extremely delighted to secure this Industrial Wastewater Treatment operations order in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We extend our gratitude to BAPCO for their trust and confidence in WABAG. This order is a testament to our technological expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering world-class water solutions to the oil and gas sector globally."