VA Tech Wabag, an Indian multinational company specialising in water technology, bagged a repeat order valued at approximately $49 million from Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL), with funding provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The contract encompasses the Design, Build, Operate (DBO) scope for three waste water treatment plants (WWTP) in Nepal located at Sallaghari, Kodku, and Dhobighat. The plants are aimed at treating approximately 69 million litres per day (MLD) of wastewater and are slated for completion within twenty-four months, followed by a five-year period of operation and maintenance (O&M).
The implementation of the plants is expected to significantly curtail the ingress of untreated wastewater into the Bagmati, Manohara, and Hanumante rivers, thereby fostering the restoration of water quality and enhancing the overall ecosystem.
As reported by businessline, an integral facet of the project involves the generation of green fuel, specifically biogas, through activated sludge treatment processes. The green energy will be utilized internally to power the operations of the WWTPs, resulting in a reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and optimizing operational costs.
