"WABAG Lands $49 Million Repeat Contract in Nepal, Cementing Presence in Water Solutions Sector"

Va Tech WABAG (WABAG), a prominent figure in water technology solutions, has clinched a substantial repeat contract valued at approximately $49 million from Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Ltd (KUKL).

The project, financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), encompasses the design, construction, and operation of three wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) in Nepal situated at Sallaghari, Kodku, and Dhobighat, aimed at treating an estimated 69 MLD (Million Liters per Day) of wastewater.

Emerging victorious in a rigorous international bidding process, WABAG anticipates completing the project within a two-year timeframe, followed by a subsequent five-year period dedicated to operation and maintenance (O&M).

According to a statement released by the company, these advanced plants are poised to curtail the inflow of untreated wastewater into Nepal's vital Bagmati, Manohara, and Hanumante rivers, heralding a significant improvement in water quality and the broader ecosystem.

A key highlight of the project involves the generation of biogas through activated sludge treatment, facilitating the production of renewable energy. This green energy will be internally harnessed to power the WWTPs, thereby slashing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and optimizing operational costs.

Expressing confidence in WABAG's technical prowess and execution capabilities, Arvind Dullu, Regional Business Head – SAARC and South East Asia, Va Tech WABAG, remarked, "This repeat order is a testament to the trust that the customer has placed in our technical & execution expertise." Dullu further emphasized that this significant contract reinforces WABAG's position in Nepal and the broader South Asian region.

HBL