VA Tech Wabag wins order worth Rs 118 crore from Bahrain's Ministry of Works for O&M of 40 MLD sewage treatment plant
VA Tech Wabag Ltd (WABAG), a leading Indian multinational in water technology, has secured a repeat order worth around 5.12 million Bahraini Dinars (approximately ₹118 crore) from the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning (MoW), Kingdom of Bahrain.
The contract covers the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the 40 MLD Madinat Salman Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Long Sea Outfall for a period of five years.
WABAG had earlier executed the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the same 40 MLD STP and Long Sea Outfall, awarded in October 2015 by the Ministry of Housing, Kingdom of Bahrain. The project was completed in 2018, after which WABAG has been operating and maintaining the facility continuously since November 1, 2018.
The Madinat Salman STP is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with tertiary treatment and advanced sludge management using aerobic digestion and thermal drying technology. It also includes an automatic bagging plant to pack EPA Class A sludge from dryers for commercial sales. The treated water from the plant is reused and meets the complete irrigation requirements of 13 islands in Bahrain.
With this repeat order, WABAG continues to strengthen its presence in the Middle East by delivering sustainable water management and wastewater recycling solutions that support long-term environmental goals.
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