Siemens and Mapal Green Energy team up to deliver wastewater treatment technology in UK

Siemens has formed a partnership with Israel based Mapal Green Energy for supply of the latter’s floating fine bubble aeration system (FFBA) for wastewater treatment in the UK.

Under the partnership, both the companies work together to deliver Mapal’s innovative water technology.

Mapal will give support to Siemens in the wider delivery of the systems, product lifecycle costing analysis and comprehensive industry technology expertise to support wastewater treatment operators.

Mapal Green Energy CEO Zeev Fisher said: "This is another important milestone marking our growth in the UK market.

"We have successfully sold the FFBA concept to water utilities directly and now we are seeing a high level of interest and adoption from amongst our Tier 1 contactors, which we’re delighted to announce now includes Siemens UK and Ireland."

The FFBA technology has already been used by multiple water utilities including Thames Water, United Utilities and Anglian Water.

The technology promises the benefits of low energy usage, robust equipment build and reduced maintenance costs for water treatment service providers.

The retrofit floating system in FFBA suspends the fine bubble diffusers immediately above the reactor floor bed, which enables quick installations with minimal downtime.

Siemens UK and Ireland head of energy efficiency and environmental care Stephen Barker said: "Mapal Green Energy represents an innovative technology company and its products and industry knowledge greatly complements our wider strategy to support the wastewater treatment industry through sustainable, cost-effective and cutting-edge technology.

"Demand for smart and energy efficient solutions in the wastewater sector will only rise, particularly among the utilities with AMP6 now underway."