GEA Powers World’s Largest Wastewater Treatment Facility in Egypt with Energy-Efficient Decanter Technology

GEA Powers World’s Largest Wastewater Treatment Facility in Egypt with Energy-Efficient Decanter Technology

(IN BRIEF) GEA has supplied six advanced biosolids Decanter prime 8000 dewatering units to Egypt’s West Delta Wastewater Treatment Plant, the world’s largest facility of its kind. Located near Cairo, the plant treats up to 7.5 million cubic meters of sludge daily. Developed in partnership with major engineering firms, these decanters help reduce energy consumption by up to 50% due to their efficient design. This project supports Egypt’s sustainable water management goals as the country faces increasing water scarcity challenges due to climate change and population growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 12-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — GEA has supplied six high-capacity biosolids Decanter prime 8000 dewatering units for Egypt’s West Delta Wastewater Treatment Plant, currently the world’s largest sewage treatment facility by volume, according to Guinness World Records. Located along the Al Dabba road, about two hours from Cairo, the plant is capable of processing up to 7.5 million cubic meters of sludge daily. The addition of the GEA decanters also grants the plant the title of the largest sludge dewatering facility in the region.

This milestone project was completed in collaboration with four major Middle Eastern engineering firms: Metito, Orascom, Arab Contractors, and Hassan Alam. The plant’s official handover in June 2024 was marked by a ceremony led by Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, H.E. Hani Sewilan, who honored the key project partners. Sunil Kumar, Managing Director of GEA Middle East, accepted the award on behalf of GEA, joined by Karim Youssef, GEA’s Country Head for Egypt, and Flowtech, GEA’s local partner.

The GEA biosolids Decanter prime units were selected for their suitability in high-volume municipal wastewater treatment and their energy efficiency. Designed with a deep pond decanter bowl, the prime 8000 decanters reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared to older systems, an essential feature given the large quantities of sludge produced in Egypt’s vast Nile Delta. The plant’s location in the Nile Delta, which spans 24,000 square kilometers and has minimal gradient, makes effective water management crucial.

Egypt, with its arid desert climate, relies heavily on the Nile for over 90% of its water supply. As climate change and population growth put increasing pressure on water resources, projects like the West Delta Treatment Plant play a vital role in Egypt’s strategy for sustainable water management, supporting both economic and social stability for the country’s future.

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