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Indonesia to Focus on Six Issues for the 10th World Water Forum

Indonesia will focus on six key issues for the 10th World Water Forum (WWF), jointly organized by the World Water Council and the Republic of Indonesia and set to take place from May 18 to 24, 2024, in Bali. Speaking at the WWF Kick-off Meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday, vice-chairman of the WWF National Organizing Committee Basuki Hadimuljono framed the agenda which will guide discussions over the next 15 months.

The Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, gave his remarks at the Kick-off Meeting of the 10th World Water Forum at the Jakarta Convention Center on Wednesday (15/2/2023).(ANTARA FOTO/Muhammad Adimaja/hp)

“In this Kick-off Meeting, we will lay out the major water resource problems, namely Water for Humans and Nature; Water Security and Prosperity; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Cooperation and Hydro-diplomacy; Water and Innovative Finance; as well as Knowledge and Innovation,” said Hadimuljono, who also serves as Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR).

Measured discussion of the issues will be conducted through political, thematic, and regional processes, necessitating deliberation to find solutions, innovation, and implementation of action plans. The Indonesian government will be actively promoting the WWF agenda next month, during participation at the UN Water Conference in New York City from March 22 to 24, where it is entrusted to host both side, and special, events.

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated his expectation that the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) yield concrete recommendations on overcoming the global water crisis. “These agendas must be addressed as joint efforts, through community participation and support from various stakeholders, as well as dialogue and partnerships between countries in the spirit of togetherness for the welfare of the global community,” said Jokowi.

The President, who received the World Water Council Delegation at Merdeka Palace on Wednesday, said he believed the 10th World Water Forum would be more than an ordinary conference and would produce concrete recommendations for action

Loic Fauchon lauded the support of President Jokowi and various Indonesian stakeholders in the water sector, as they prepared to implement the WWF. “We have to prepare for the next World Water Forum, which will be held in Bali next year. Together, while coordinating implementation of the 10th WWF, we will strive to provide fresh solutions, which will help to increase the access to water for billions of people,” Fauchon stated.

WWF is the largest cross-border event that discusses issues related to water resources and serves as a forum for sharing experiences and innovations to respond to various challenges in global water management. Indonesia has formed the National Organizing Committee for the 10th WWF, comprising various ministries and supported by experts and professors in the field of water-related issues from reputable universities in Indonesia.

The Kick-off Meeting, which was also the 1st stakeholders meeting, and attended by 1,300 delegates from 56 countries, aimed to provide essential information to mobilize and engage the stakeholders in the WWF process until the forum officially begins in March next year. The event will continue with regular pre-summit discussions and workshops to find concrete solutions, with solid innovation, addressing global water problems and setting the stage for a successful 10th WWF.

Source: World Water Forum, https://worldwaterforum.org
President Jokowi’s Opening Address: https://youtu.be/viTmrYGUSvk

Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd and Messe München join hands in a long-term partnership to organize the Singapore International Water Week

Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd (SIPL) and Messe München’s wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, MMI Asia Pte. Ltd. (MMI Asia), have announced a long-term, 10- year agreement to organize the SingaporeInternational Water Week (SIWW) Water Expo, one of the global premier water events.A cornerstone of SIWW, theWater Expo is the pre-eminent marketplace for the latest urban water technologies, innovation, and solutions formunicipal and industrial water users in Asia. Under this 10-year agreement from 2023 to 2032, MMI Asia will organizefive editions of the SIWW Water Expo and support SIPL in developing high-quality and impactful content at the show,tapping into the significant influence of the world’s largest and leading environmental technology platform IFAT.

At SIWW2022, key topics such as climate mitigation and adaptation, resource circularity, net zero and decarbonisation were discussed to spur innovation and share sustainable solutions and best practices

SIPL’s Managing Director, Ryan Yuen said: “We are pleased to partner with Messe München who brings a unique value proposition that complements our long-term vision for SIWW. Through the IFAT global network, we look forwardto reaching a wider international audience, creating more business opportunities, and showcasing innovative watersolutions and products to water agencies and the industry. MMI Asia will also work with us to expand SIWW into newgrowth areas, such as coastal protection, decarbonization and digitalization, to fortify our position as a leading global event on water innovation and climate action.”

International business is a driving force for Messe München. For years, the company has been successfullyexpanding its portfolio around strong leading trade fairs worldwide. “As part of our strategic orientation, we are alsocontinuously expanding the company in Singapore and developing our event formats further. The new cooperationwith SIWW represents an important milestone in this strategy,” said Stefan Rummel Managing Director of the CEO dual leadership. “Our subsidiary MMI Asia with its local presence in Singapore plays an important role in drivingMesse München’s internationalization course in Southeast Asia, which the latest success proves.”

In addition to organizing the SIWW Water Expo, MMI Asia and its partner, MP Singapore, will also be providing event management services for SIWW Spotlight 2023 and SIWW2024 to deliver a seamless delegate experiencefor the two events.

Michael Wilton, CEO & Managing Director of MMI Asia, explained: “We are delighted to have the opportunity towork together with SIPL on the Singapore International Water Week, an event that has an enormous influencebeyond Southeast Asia. It complements perfectly Messe München’s expertise and know-how in this vital sector for Singapore and the rest of the region. We are committed to providing a first-class experience for the industry andtogether with the power of IFAT bring extra value to the key topics facing the region today.”

Katharina Schlegel, Exhibition Director IFAT and bauma shows, elaborated: “This cooperation is another significant part in the global IFAT network, which will now be represented through SIWW in the increasingly important regionof Southeast Asia. As the gateway to Southeast Asia, Singapore and SIWW will complement our four IFAT tradefairs in China, such as IE expo China. I am convinced that there will be immense synergy effects here for the Asianregion, but the IFAT network in general will also benefit from this in the short and medium term.”

Preparations for SIWW Spotlight 2023 and SIWW2024 are already underway. Applications for exhibition space at the SIWW2024 Water Expo will open soon. Companies who are keen to exhibit are encouraged to contact MMI Asia early.

Singapore International Water Week

Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is a global premier platform to share and co- create innovative watersolutions to meet urban water challenges. As one of the leading global water events, the biennial SIWW delivers arange of flagship programmes and platforms that gathers stakeholders from governments, utilities, academia, andindustry to share best practices and solutions, showcase the latest technologies and harness businessopportunities. The 10th Singapore International Water Week will be held from 18 to 22 June 2024.

To find out more:

Visit our website at www.siww.com.sg

Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd

Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd is a company set up by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency and Singapore’s Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, as part of the strategic programme of the SingaporeGovernment to grow the water industry and develop water technologies.

IFAT worldwide

Messe München not only demonstrates its considerable expertise in organizing environmental technology tradeshows with the world’s leading trade fair IFAT Munich. Other international events include IE expo China in Shanghai, IE expo Chengdu in Chengdu, IE expo Guangzhou in Guangzhou, IE expo Shenzhen in Shenzhen, IFAT Africa inJohannesburg, IFAT Eurasia in Istanbul, IFAT India in Mumbai, and IFAT Delhi in New Delhi. Together, the eight IFATevents form the world’s leading network for environmental technologies.

Messe München

Messe München is one of the leading exhibition organizers worldwide with more than 50 of its own trade shows forcapital goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Every year, a total of over 50,000 exhibitors and around threemillion visitors take part in more than 200 events at the exhibition center in Munich, at the ICM – InternationalesCongress Center München, the Conference Center Nord and the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München as well asabroad. Together with its subsidiary companies, Messe München organizes trade shows in China, India, Brazil,South Africa and Turkey. With a network of associated companies in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America as wellas around 70 representations abroad for over 100 countries, Messe München has a global presence.

For more information please contact:

Fulvia Wong
Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd
Email: info@siww.com.sg

Michael Wilton
MMI Asia
Email: Michael.wilton@mmiasia.com.sg

Exhibition Contact
Yan Wang
MMI Asia
Email: Yan.wang@mmiasia.com.sg

Korindo Transfers Urban Forest Management to Bogor Regency Government

After three years of planting and maintenance under Korindo Foundation’s care, Pakansari Stadium’s urban forest (or Pakansari City Forest) was finally handed over to the Bogor Regency Government at the beginning of February 2023.

Rows of Eucalyptus deglupta trees green the areas of Pakansari City Forest in Cibinong, Bogor Regency (West Java, Indonesia) [Image: Korindo]

Chairman of Korindo Foundation Robert Seung and Bogor acting regent Iwan Setiawan signed the handover plaque. [Image: Korindo]

Korindo Foundation Chairman Robert Seung performed the handing-over ceremony with Bogor’s acting regent Iwan Setiawan, the handover fulfilling the region’s dream of owning a lush urban forest. Pakansari City Forest is, in fact, the first wooded area to be established in Bogor Regency.

“Through the Green Collaboration program, Korindo Group and Foundation are committed to supporting government efforts that keep our country’s natural environment and our beloved Earth sustainable,” said Robert Seung in his opening speech.

This green space was actually a part of the regency government’s masterplan, but for several reasons, its construction was put on hold. The project only saw the light in November 2019, when Korindo Foundation agreed to help out with the development.

And that’s how the commitment to revitalize the land outside Pakansari Stadium began. Starting with 1,294 Eucalyptus deglupta saplings, the Foundation kept planting until a total of 1,800 trees were reached, adorning a two-hectare area that’s sectioned into six planting zones.

For the next step, tree and land maintenance, local residents were given a chance to participate. Together with the Foundation, they conducted regular plant care that involved cutting weeds, cleaning up fallen branches, and pulling tangled weeds.

“After three years, I think we can all see how these seeds we planted have very much thrived and grown so large, making this place greener and much more pleasant to the eye. And from this forest, we can enjoy cleaner and fresher air,” said Robert Seung.

About Korindo
Korindo Group (Korindo) was established in 1969, and consists of companies engaged in the field of natural resources, industrial paper manufacturing, heavy industry, logistics, finance, and property. As one of the major corporate groups in Indonesia, Korindo has contributed significantly to the nation’s development in various ways. Visit https://www.korindonews.com, and watch the video www.korindo.co.id/group-profile/.

Through Korindo Foundation, we have a responsibility for building sustainable communities in various fields through our Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) programs. Our CSC activities focus on strategic, systematic and sustainable programs through 5 main program pillars, namely Education, Health, Economics, Environment, and Infrastructure. Learn more at https://korindofoundation.com.

Korindo Group Initiates First Rest Area with Bioconversion Facility in Indonesia

A bioconversion waste processing facility, which uses the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) as its biological agent, has opened at Cibubur Rest Area, Jakarta. The rest area is managed by Korindo Group subsidiary PT Bimaruna Marga Jaya and is the first in Indonesia to own a waste processing center. The center is designed to tackle daily waste issues in the Rest Area, by temporarily storing and preparing organic waste for recycling.

The ceremony served to introduce black soldier fly-based bioconversion technology, which is expected to resolve waste management challenges at other rest areas and public establishments. [Image: Korindo]

The Korindo Foundation and Forest For Life Indonesia Foundation (FFLI), together with the Public Works and Housing Ministry of Indonesia, launched the facility on Wednesday (Feb 1). With the stakeholders attending, the ceremony served to introduce black soldier fly-based bioconversion technology, which is expected to resolve waste management challenges at other rest stops and public establishments.

Made under the partnership of Korindo Foundation and FFLI Foundation, the plant can handle up to 1 ton of living waste per day. Cibubur Rest Area was picked as the project location, given its position as a waste source that needs urgent solutions. This conversion technique is also applicable to different types of waste sources like traditional markets, industrial zones, offices, and residential areas.

“Other than being environmentally beneficial, this facility can offer new economic opportunities. Profits gained from this project will be channeled into community and environmental empowerment programs,” explained Robert Seung, chairman of Korindo Foundation. He wished the plant would reach the success of its predecessor, a similar plant with a 4 ton per day waste processing capacity in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.

That project was funded by the Korindo Foundation in 2017, with the FFLI teaming up with the local government to monitor its operation until today, one of Lombok’s waste disposal prototypes. “These facilities won’t be able to run properly without our collaboration with FFLI and support from the local government. That being the case, from the depths of our hearts, we want to thank all parties for the great teamwork,” Robert said.

He went on to say that through the Foundation, businesses under Korindo Group had truly participated in efforts to bring back the balance in Indonesia’s natural environment.”Korindo Foundation has directly taken part in environmental preservation projects like Pakansari and Pondok Rajeg city forests and conservation activities in Papua. Through these breakthroughs, we strive to contribute to the local community and the environment,”

Head of FFLI Dr. Hadi Pasaribu said the plant did not only create a clean, healthy environment to be in and work out waste issues right at its source; it also provided protein, fat, and chitin, restored soil fertility, and played a role in mitigating climate change effects. “The more bioconversion plants we build, the bigger the benefits will be for our environment,” he said.

Black soldier flies enthusiast Prof. Agus Pakpahan shared a similar sentiment. He pushed for additional bioconversion plants to be built, so waste wouldn’t have to be brought into the landfill. This approach established a clean and healthy environment, provided benefits for nature, and created a circular economy.

Pakpahan revealed that around 60%-70% of landfill waste was organic, meaning that settling the issue upstream would simplify the entire waste management process. In his statement, he also touched on local people’s waste dumping behavior, saying, “Each and every one of us should be able to take care of our own waste,” said Pakpahan.

Bioconversion with black soldier flies is a biological approach to manmade environmental problems that bases itself on the notion that nature is created in harmony and balance. The technology offers a way out of excessive living waste. It is relatively safe for the surrounding area and community. Of all 800 fly species on earth, the black soldier fly stands out for its non-pathogenic nature and the absence of disease agents.

In this method, black soldier fly larvae decomposes organic waste generated from human activities. After that, the insects can be used as fish or chicken feed for their high amino acids and protein content. In the end, this process forms a circular economy that creates new economic prospects.

About Korindo
Korindo Group (Korindo) was established in 1969, and consists of companies engaged in the field of natural
resources, industrial paper manufacturing, heavy industry, logistics, finance, and property. As one of the major
corporate groups in Indonesia, Korindo has contributed significantly to the nation’s development in various ways.
Visit https://www.korindonews.com, and watch the video www.korindo.co.id/group-profile/.

Through Korindo Foundation, we have a responsibility for building sustainable communities in various fields through our Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) programs. Our CSC activities focus on strategic, systematic and sustainable programs through 5 main program pillars, namely Education, Health, Economics, Environment, and Infrastructure. Learn more at https://korindofoundation.com.

Gradiant 2022: A Watershed Year in Review

Prakash Govindan, COO and Co-Founder of Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, reflects upon the key highlights of the company in 2022.

“Despite the challenges faced in the global markets with COVID-19, inflation, and supply chain risks, 2022 was a breakout year for Gradiant,” Prakash remarks. “The consistent success is credited to the company’s proprietary technologies and integrated solutions that address a broad range of end-use applications for the world’s essential industries. Gradiant is serving a growing list of the top brands and manufacturers in the world with its mission-critical solutions for advanced manufacturing. We remain true to our roots as a technology company by continuing to rapidly translate R&D innovations into commercial solutions.”

Gradiant’s 2022 revenues have more than doubled from the prior year and is expected to double again in 2023 given the backlog of over $150 million USD in systems, service, and design-build-operate projects.

“We announced strategic acquisitions of WaterPark and Synauta this year. WaterPark is a Taiwan-based design and construction firm focused on water technologies for advanced manufacturing. The acquisition strengthens Gradiant’s portfolio of technologies and applications expertise in biological wastewater and unlocks Gradiant’s full range of solutions and global resources to WaterPark’s advanced industrial clients in semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing.”

The May 2022 acquisition of Synauta, an artificial intelligence water technology company, accelerates Gradiant’s deployment of digital twin technology in water. Industrial clients are increasingly adopting machine learning AI for their water operations to address challenges of sustainability and cost pressures, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. Digital water is the area of greatest innovation potential in the global water industry, and Synauta bolsters Gradiant’s position as a technology leader in this space.

In September, Gradiant announced the appointment of Govind Alagappan as President. “Govind joins us from leadership roles at Evoqua and SUEZ Water technologies and brings us deep knowledge in sales & operational excellence in a global business. He has the perfect mix of skills and experience to lead Gradiant to the next level of transformative business growth.”

Gradiant announced a strategic partnership with SLB to deliver the sustainable production of battery-grade lithium compounds. “Our technologies will enable high levels of lithium concentration in a fraction of the time required by incumbent and competing methods, while also reducing carbon and water footprints and capital costs.”

The industry recognized Gradiant’s impact with a series of awards in 2022, including Global Water Intelligence’s”Water Technology Company of the Year” distinction and “Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year” for Synauta, as well as the International Desalination Association award for “Most Innovative Company“, and “A Great Place to Work” honors for Gradiant.

“Gradiant looks to 2023 for growth into new applications and geographies, and deep penetration into strategic markets. The company will expand capabilities and access-to-markets through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Gradiant will continue to deploy its full technology stack to bring together industry-leading water treatment solutions with the power of AI to sustainably solve the world’s most important water challenges.”

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, Gradiant serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries. Gradiant was founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is uniquely positioned to address the world’s increasing challenges created by industrialization, population growth, and water stress. Today, with over 525 employees, Gradiant operates from its global headquarters in Boston, regional headquarters and Global Innovation Center in Singapore, and offices across twelve countries. For more information, please visit www.gradiant.com.

Corporate Contact
Felix Wang
Gradiant, VP of Marketing
fwang@gradiant.com

Gradiant, Global Water Solutions Provider, Awarded $20M in New Contracts in India

Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, is pleased to announce awards of $20 million in new contracts in September and October 2022. The awards are for clients in the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells (or solar cells) renewable energy and industrial protective equipment. All three projects will be delivered as design-build contracts.

One of the largest solar companies in India has partnered with Gradiant at a manufacturing site in the Western Region for ammonia and fluoride removal and wastewater treatment. The new facility will recover, neutralize, and treat complex wastewater rinse streams from photovoltaic cell production to levels that meet the client’s sustainability goals and local discharge limits.

Gradiant has also partnered with a leader in the renewable energy business for the design-build of two facilities for ultrapure water and wastewater treatment to support a new photovoltaic cell manufacturing site also in Western Region. The project will include Gradiant’s patented RO Infinity^TM membrane technology to treat industrial wastewater streams. The zero liquid discharge (ZLD) facility will reduce wastewater to only salt and solid wastes.

“We are experiencing strong growth in the India market across multiple strategic verticals,” said Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant. “India was already one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is well positioned to gain as global companies review their sourcing and manufacturing footprints to de-risk and diversify their supply chains. We are also witnessing a clean energy transition in India, as the country builds out renewable energy infrastructure and its supply to the world. This local market has always been important to India, and Gradiant is ready to support our clients with advanced water solutions as they shift or double-down their local manufacturing operations.”

In addition to these renewable energy projects, Gradiant is working with a leading manufacturer of industrial protective equipment for their new facility in Southern India. Gradiant will deliver an effluent treatment and ZLD waste minimization system. The plant will feature Gradiant’s Carrier Gas Extraction^TM (CGE) for ZLD and SmartOps^TM for AI-powered asset performance optimization, and a membrane biological reactor (MBR) for advanced wastewater treatment.

Gradiant entered the India market in 2018 to engage with major international and domestic companies to solve their advanced water and wastewater challenges in water recycling, minimum and zero liquid discharge, and ultrapure water. Clients are served by in-country expertise from Gradiant’s main office in Chennai while collaborating and leveraging global process and engineering resources. The India team is comprised of 80 expert engineers and staff today, with plans to increase headcounts across the country.

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, Gradiant serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries. Gradiant was founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is uniquely positioned to address the world’s increasing challenges created by industrialization, population growth, and water stress. Today, with over 450 employees, Gradiant operates from its global headquarters in Boston, regional headquarters and global technology labs in Singapore, and offices across twelve countries. For more information, please visit www.gradiant.com.

Corporate Contact:
Felix Wang
Gradiant, VP of Marketing
fwang@gradiant.com

Gradiant, Global Water Solutions Provider, Expands Australia Presence and Capabilities

Gradiant, a leading global water solutions provider, announced new milestones in Australia to execute its strategy to deploy its award-winning sustainable solutions in advanced water and wastewater into the Australia and New Zealand region. Two new offices have been established in Adelaide and Perth to complement Gradiant’s regional headquarters in Sydney. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification has been issued for all three office locations.

Gradiant‘s Adelaide, South Australia office is focused on delivery of the SmartOps^TM digital platform of asset performance optimization solutions for industrial end-users. The team works in collaboration with the global technology labs in Singapore and Boston, United States, to ensure customers’ needs are best met in the local market. The Perth, Western Australia office serves the mining sector and Water Corporation, the principal supplier of water and wastewater throughout the state.

“Our expanding presence in Australia will help accelerate the adoption of Gradiant’s solutions to lower the total water cost of our industrial and municipal clients and bring sustainability into their operations and supply chains,” said Govind Alagappan, President of Global Operations for Gradiant. “Australia is a highly developed economy with critical need for our solutions in mining and advanced manufacturing. The country is vast in size, where the opening of our new offices in South Australia and Western Australia will best serve our local customers.”

ISO certifications were achieved for all Australia office locations. The certifications demonstrate Gradiant’s commitment to quality, environment, and health & safety, and allow Gradiant to participate in large projects for its industrial and municipal client base. The certifications include:

ISO 9001-2016: Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001-2016: Environmental Management Systems
ISO 45001-2018: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

“The ISO certifications demonstrate to our growing base of customers in the region that Gradiant is a trusted and certified provider of water solutions in the local market,” Govind Alagappan said. “We strive for excellence in the work that we deliver. These certifications allow us to bring the best outcomes to our projects by ensuring quality, environmental, and health & safety standards are met for our customers and stakeholders.”

Gradiant entered the Australia market in 2020 with the acquisition of CRS Water, an Australian business with 25 years of experience in the design, construction, and operations & maintenance of facilities in the local market. Since then, Gradiant has grown the team by 200%, where today, 45 expert engineers and staff are in-country to serve our local clients. Revenue has increased by three times during this same period. Gradiant’s main Australia office is in Sydney, New South Wales.

Gradiant, a 2022 “Water Technology Company of the Year” by Global Water Intelligence and 2022 “Great Place to Work,” is growing its teams throughout Australia. Open positions may be found on Gradiant’s Careers page.

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, Gradiant serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries. Gradiant was founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is uniquely positioned to address the world’s increasing challenges created by industrialization, population growth, and water stress. Today, with over 450 employees, Gradiant operates from its global headquarters in Boston, regional headquarters and global technology labs in Singapore, and offices across twelve countries. For more information, please visit www.gradiant.com.

Corporate Contact:
Felix Wang
Gradiant, VP of Marketing
fwang@gradiant.com

BPipe Corporation, a Joint Venture Partner of Biopipe Global USA, enters into Agreement with Major Global Food Company to Install 10 m3/day Biopipe Biological Sewage Wastewater Treatment Plant

BPipe Corporation, an equity joint venture partner of Biopipe Global USA, enters into an agreement with a major global food company to install a 10 m3/day Biopipe biological sewage wastewater treatment plant.

BPipe Corporation is focused on innovative, scalable and disruptive decentralized wastewater treatment and reuse technologies. Its flagship system is the Biopipe STP, which is a highly scalable onsite sludge, odor and chemical free sewage wastewater treatment technology. BPipe is an equity joint venture partner established in the Philippines to pursue both sewage and industrial wastewater treatment opportunities for technologies within our portfolio.

According to Mr. Freddie Canta, President of BPipe, “In addition to the sludge free, odor free, and chemical free features of Biopipe technology, the customizable design and flexibility to fit in small spaces were the deciding factors that led to this partnership with BPipe. We are happy that this client will promote environmentally sustainable practices by recycling treated wastewater through our Biopipe system.”

“Biopipe continues to see strong market interest in the Philippines as customers look to long-term, eco-friendly solutions for a more resilient future,” says Ms. Nina Aquino, CMO of Biopipe Global Corp. “We look forward to continuing our support of the country’s dedication to cleaner waters and safe sanitation practices.”

About Biopipe Global Corp
Biopipe Global Corp is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lifequest World Corp (OTC Markets: LQWC). Lifequest offers both effluent treatment (ETP) and sewage treatment (STP) solutions. Biopipe has developed a patented 100% sludge-free, chemical-free, odor-free, silent, easy to assemble and install, scalable, low cost, ecological and virtually maintenance-free onsite sewage wastewater treatment system. Our Abrimix ETP solution is a highly efficient and cost-effective industrial wastewater treatment system that is vastly superior to Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) systems. See www.lifequestcorp.com and www.biopipe.co or contact: info@biopipe.co.

About BPipe Corporation
BPipe Corporation, a Philippine subsidiary of Biopipe Global Corp, is engaged in sales, marketing, distribution, installation, and maintenance of Biopipe STP, Abrimix ETP, Glanris Media and Goslyn FOG and other technologies through its global partnerships.

Philippines Contact
Name: Mr. Freddie Canta
Email: freddie@biopipe.co
Phone: +63 9171393642

BayWa r.e. wins big at Huawei APAC Digital Innovation Congress 2022

Global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, BayWa r.e. was the big winner at the Huawei APAC Digital Innovation Congress 2022 held in Singapore on May 19 and 20.

Mr Junrhey Castro, Managing Director, BayWa r.e. Solar Trade SEA, receives the Excellent Marketing Award from Mr Kevin Lin, Marketing Director, Huawei APAC Digital Power Business at the Huawei APAC Digital Innovation Congress 2022.

Topics of the Huawei APAC Digital Innovation Congress included ongoing advancements in ICT and speeding up digital transformation across industries, as well as green and low-carbon development.

Besides winning the Instructor Gold Award 2022, recognised for best in technical and after-sales support, BayWa r.e. also swept awards in the “20-Million Revenue”, “Top Seller” and “Excellent Marketing” categories.

Junrhey Castro, Managing Director, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Corporation said, “These awards are not possible without the support and trust of BayWa r.e.’s customer base, and bear testament to the great work that our team have done. A customer-centric approach to business, coupled with the hard work and dedication of the local teams, have led us to being successful thus far and this will continue to spur BayWa r.e. on to greater heights.”

“Advancement of solar technology and innovations within the industry to match with the adoption of digitalization will accelerate solar industry growth in APAC and globally. Digitalization drives development and decarbonization ensures that this development is sustainable”, Castro added.

BayWa r.e. has been Huawei’s partner in sales, distribution, and a Certified Service Partner in Thailand since 2019, providing premium solar products and solutions, with the company seeing an exponential growth in the Thai market by 30%.

“BayWa r.e. has been an integral partner for our growth in the Thai market, with a promising outlook for our partnership in the Philippines and Vietnam. Their awards are much deserved, and we look forward to taking our future cooperation to the next new level”, Victor Sheng, Director of Huawei Digital Power Partner and Ecosystem Development, said.

Thailand has clear ambitions to further advance renewable energy adoption in order to meet the country’s target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to 20.8% below business-as-usual levels by 2030. Advanced solar technology with reliable and efficient service is vital to ensuring increased uptake of solar installations. BayWa r.e.’s partnership with Huawei aims to support this renewable energy growth in Thailand.

BayWa r.e. AG (BayWa r.e.)
At BayWa r.e. we r.e. think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet.

We are a leading global developer, service supplier, distributor and solutions provider and have brought over 4.5 GW of energy online and manage over 10 GW of assets. We are also an Independent Power Producer with an expanding energy trading business.

BayWa r.e. has one of the most experienced renewable energy teams in Asia Pacific with close to 200 employees working in the region across offices in Tokyo, Perth, Melbourne, Ho Chi Minh City, Cyberjaya, Seoul, Manila and our regional headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand.

BayWa r.e. works with businesses worldwide to provide tailored renewable solutions. Operating 100% carbon neutral, we are also committed to our own sustainability journey.

Every day, we are working hard to actively shape the future of energy in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a EUR19.8 billion global business, and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leader in energy infrastructure investment. Visit https://www.baywa-re.com/en/.

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 194,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will: Drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; Provide the ultimate computing power to deliver ubiquitous cloud and pervasive intelligence; Build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; Redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people across all scenarios, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

Contact Information
PRecious Communications for BayWa r.e. AG
Daniel Tan
Tel: +65 6303 0567
E-mail: baywa-re@preciouscomms.com

BayWa r.e. AG
Salim Pathan
Marketing Manager, APAC
Tel: +66 62 698 7162
Email: salim.pathan@baywa-re.com

Mark Cooper
Corporate Communications
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Memiontec Secures its Largest Contract to date following Award of a New S$56.6 Million Contract by PUB

Memiontec Holdings Ltd. (“Memiontec” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a total water solutions provider in Asia, wishes to announce that the Group has been awarded a S$56.6 million contract (the “Contract”) by the Public Utilities Board (“PUB”), Singapore’s National Water Agency.

Under the Contract, the Group will install membrane bioreactor equipment which has a treatment capacity of 22 million gallons per day for the Changi Water Reclamation Plant Phase 2, Contract C22C. The works under the Contract are scheduled to commence in May 2022 and the contract duration is estimated to be around 23 months.

Subject to any unforeseen, unexpected or unplanned circumstances or events, the Board expects the Contract to contribute positively both to the Group’s financial results for the duration of the Contract as well as to its net tangible assets per share and earnings per share for the current financial year ending 31 December 2022.

Memiontec’s Executive Director and CEO, Mr Tay Kiat Seng, said, “Securing this Contract from PUB is a significant achievement for Memiontec, both in terms of its contract value and technical complexity.

The Contract replaces the recently completed project for the complete replacement of a membrane filtration system at Tuas South Desalination Plant (the largest desalination plant in South East Asia), which has a contract value of S$33.2 Million, as the largest single contract secured by the Group to date.

Singapore has been one of our key markets for more than 20 years and securing this Contract is a reflection of both our commitment and our technical capabilities as a one-stop total solutions water treatment company.

We are committed in continually supporting PUB in their efforts to enhance and develop Singapore’s water infrastructure and capabilities.”

This press release is to be read in conjunction with Memiontec’s announcement released on 24 March 2022 in relation to the Contract, which can be downloaded via www.sgx.com and http://memiontec.com/announcements/.

About Memiontec Holdings Ltd.
(Bloomberg Code: MHL:SP / SGX Code: SYM.SI)

Memiontec Holdings Ltd. (“Memiontec” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is a Singapore-based one-stop total solutions water treatment company with over 20 years of experience in water and wastewater management services across Singapore, Indonesia and the PRC.

With a synergistic business model that encompasses the entire value chain in the water industry, the Group has 4 key business segments as follows:
– Total Solutions Engineering Procurement Construction services (“TSEPC”);
– Operation, maintenance and service of water and wastewater treatment plants (“OMS”);
– Sales and distribution of water treatment systems and trading (“SDS & Trading”); and
– Sales of water (“SOW”) through transfer-own-operate-transfer (“TOOT”) and build-own- operate-transfer (“BOOT”) projects, which involve partnerships or joint ventures with public or private entities, for recurring income.

Through the use of membrane, ion exchange, physical, chemical and biological processes and leveraging its in-house design, engineering, fabrication and assembly capabilities, Memiontec develops reliable, compact, cost-effective, innovative and space-efficient customised water and wastewater treatment solutions across the entire value chain in the water industry.

Serving both municipalities and diverse industries in Asia as a one-stop total solution water treatment company for more than 20 years, Memiontec has developed strong working relationships with both public and private sector customers in the region such as the Public Utilities Board (PUB), Obayashi Singapore, Pokka Corporation Singapore, Petrochemical Corporation of Singapore, PDAM (national water agency of Indonesia), PT Jakpro (Jakarta state- owned infrastructure developer), PT PP, PT Abipraya Brantas, Sinarmas, Lippo, etc.

For more information, please visit http://memiontec.com/

Issued on behalf of Memiontec Holdings Ltd. by 8PR Asia Pte Ltd.

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