Clean TeQ Water Awarded a Contract of over AU$11m for a PHOSPHIX® Plant in Ireland
15 November 2024
Clean TeQ Water has been awarded a contract valued at ~EUR $7m (>AU$11m) by its partner ENVA for the design and supply of a PHOSPHIX® Plant in Ireland.
The award of this contract follows successful laboratory test work and an on-site piloting campaign that verified that PHOSPHIX® can consistently remove phosphate from the plant’s wastewater to below the nominated limit of 1 mg/L P-PO₄ (phosphate as phosphorus).
The tightening of environmental discharge regulations across the EU is driving the implementation of this project.
The Plant will treat industrial wastewater, specifically removing phosphate without producing a liquid brine waste stream or large volumes of ferric phosphate sludge. Instead, the Plant will generate a small volume of solid phosphate by-product that can be disposed of safely and cost-effectively. The Plant is designed to operate at a very high-water recovery rate (~99%), providing a minimal liquid discharge (MLD) solution.
The contract with ENVA is for Clean TeQ to design, supply, project manage and commission the Plant. The equipment has a 56-week delivery timeframe with an 18-week installation period to be undertaken by ENVA’s end user. Plant commissioning will then occur over an 8-week period following installation handover.
”“We are delighted to have signed a contract with a partner of this scale and calibre," says Clean TeQ CEO Peter Voigt.
"We have been working together demonstrating the capabilities of our PHOSPHIX® technology over several months of piloting. With the adoption of our technology by a leading international company, we now have a significant reference point in the wastewater treatment sector. As new regulatory changes to phosphate discharge levels take effect across Europe, we anticipate that this established partnership will pave the way for further market opportunities.”
ENVA, a leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, promotes Clean TeQ’s water treatment solutions in Ireland and the UK under a cooperation agreement. ENVA specialises in managing and recycling waste, providing sustainable solutions for various industries, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, water treatment, and energy recovery. Its expertise covers a wide range of environmental services, aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
”“This contract marks a pivotal milestone in the ENVA/Clean TeQ partnership and is the culmination of two years of collaborative work in bringing the PHOSPHIX® technology to market," says ENVA New Business Development Director Kieran Staunton.
"At ENVA, we see this first project as a launching pad for addressing the growing challenges industrial producers in the UK and Ireland face as discharge regulations become increasingly stringent. Together with Clean TeQ, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that support sustainable industry practices and meet evolving environmental standards.”