Stantec to develop guidelines and procedures for sustainable use of TSE in Bahrain
The project’s main objective is aimed at improving public perception and acceptance of wastewater reuse kingdom wide
Bahrain’s National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga) has inked a deal with Stantec that will see the latter provide consultancy services to establish guidelines and procedures for the sustainable use of treated sewage effluent (TSE). The project is being funded by the Green Climate Fund and will support the government in responding to the challenges of climate change related to water supply reliability.
The firm’s joint venture for projects in Bahrain, Stantec Khonji, will develop and deliver TSE guidelines within a two-month timeframe. The project is part of a programme led by Noga that aims to conserve water resources and find ways to maximise the nation’s utilisation and rationalise its exploitation, the statement from Stantec explained.
Stantec said that it will also conduct a series of workshops to train Noga officials and other stakeholders on TSE water quality, health risk assessments, and the use of the proposed guidelines and procedures. The pact with Noga also includes directives from the Minister of Oil Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, to strengthen cooperation with various leading international companies and institutions in everything that serves the preservation of water resources.
The directive is said to align with Bahrain’s National Water Strategy 2030 and the goals of the nation’s Water Resources Management Unity, which was established to enhance climate resilience for the water sector throughout the Kingdom.
Korkud Egrican, project manager at Stantec explained, “It is an honour to support Bahrain in its efforts in establishing TSE procedures to improve water resilience and their move to a more circular economy. By taking these steps now, the nation is effectively working to address the present threat of climate change and its effects on a more secure water future for both water quality and access. We look forward to supporting the kingdom and the Noga in these efforts.”
Noga CEO Nasser Sultan Al Suwaidi said Stantec was a key regional player in the wastewater segment and was had been providing services and support in wet infrastructure and environmental projects.
It has a long history of providing wastewater design and consulting services in Bahrain, including the design of the award winning Madinat Salman Sewage Treatment Plant, which is capable of treating 40 million liters per day (MLD), with the scope to treat an additional 20 MLD, the statement noted.
