Thames Water purchases first Orege solution to help reduce carbon emissions and improve its environmental footprint

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Thames Water purchases first Orege solution to help reduce carbon emissions and improve its environmental footprint

After successful trials in March 2021 and 4 months rental at the Harpenden wastewater treatment plant, Thames Water purchased a first Orege solution for sludge treatment.

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water utility, providing drinking water to nearly ten million consumers and wastewater treatment to fifteen million people in London and the Thames Valley .

Thames Water is globally recognized for its long-standing commitment to being more sustainable in all areas of business and for being ready to undertake pioneering and innovative projects and adopt new technologies. In April 2019, the organization pledged to achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2030, underscoring its commitment to mitigate climate change. In 2020, Thames Water achieved its best Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark for Infrastructure score, maintaining its five-star status and placing it in the top 10% of participating global infrastructure companies.

The adoption of Orege technology by an undisputed industry leader allows Orege not only to take a new step in its business development in the UK, but also to gain new recognition for its technology globally.

The Orege solution, which will be implemented in October, contributes around € 260,000 to 2021 revenue.

In addition to the implementation at Harpenden, Thames Water identified a number of sites where Orege solutions could be implemented, including the use of mobile units at sites where no sludge thickening system is available. exist.

Lee Jeffrey, Bioresource Production Planning Manager for Thames Water commented :

“The work at Harpenden has clearly demonstrated the benefits of Orege’s thickening technology for Thames Water, allowing us to reduce tanker volumes by up to 70% for the benefit of local residents and providing a sustainable reduction in our operational carbon footprint as we strive to achieve net zero by 2030. The new Orege equipment is immediately available for use as a plug-and-play package and we are excited about the strategic implementation of the solutions Orege in other areas of Thames Water.

Pascal Gendrot, CEO of Orège, commented :

“The adoption of our technology by world-renowned Thames Water is further proof of its effectiveness and an exciting step for our UK team. I am convinced that this purchase of a first solution will be a key turning point for the development of Orège in the United Kingdom. We are very excited to explore all the strategic avenues to implement our solutions in the Thames Water group. “

About SLG®

SLG® (solid, liquid, gas) is an innovative technology for conditioning, treating and recovering sludge. It offers an economical and efficient solution to manufacturers, operators and communities by significantly reducing the volume of sludge and promoting sludge recovery by modifying their physical, chemical and rheological characteristics.

Fully aligned with new regulatory and environmental requirements, patented SLG® technology has received several international awards, including Breakthrough Technology of the Year 2016 at the Global Water Intelligence Awards and Most Innovative Technology at Birmingham Utility Week in 2017.

About Orege

Orege, a player in the circular economy and sustainable development, is an international company specializing in the development and marketing of packaging, treatment and recovery solutions for sludge.

A subsidiary of the Eren group, Orege supports its clients in around ten countries from its sites in France, the United States, England and Germany.

Orege partners:

– The Alfa Laval Group: Scandinavian group, world leader, specializing in the development and marketing of products and solutions for separation, fluid transfer and heat exchange in the fields of energy, the environment, agrifood and water.

– The Itochu Machine-Technos Corp (ITCMT) group: ITCMT is a subsidiary of the Japanese group ITOCHU Corporation, one of the largest and most renowned “sogo shosha” (diversified trading house), which distributes and integrates equipment and industrial solutions, particularly in the fields of the environment and energy recovery.

Orege has been listed on the regulated market of Euronext – Paris since July 5, 2013 ISIN: FR0010609206 – OREGE www.orege.com

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