Sulzer supports Guinness World Record in agricultural water treatment

Sulzer’s energy-efficient flow technologies are driving circular processes at the world’s largest water treatment facility. With a capacity of up to 7.5 million cubic meters per day, Egypt’s New Delta Treatment Plant is treating agricultural drainage water and wastewater from the region for reuse. The clean water produced at the plant will be reused to cultivate 1.2 million acres of arable land. Sulzer’s integrated solutions help treat water that is channeled along a 120 km-long waterway to support sustainable water management and food security for the area.

Located in the El Hammam area on the North Coast of Egypt, the record-breaking water treatment plant aims to improve water quality along the coast and in the neighboring Lake Mariout. In parallel, it will reuse treated water to contribute to the cultivation of 1.2 million acres of land in the West Delta area - almost double the size of greater Cairo. To do so, the New Delta Wastewater Treatment facility is relying on over 260 pieces of Sulzer’s customized equipment, including Scaba mixers, XFP pumps and SNS process pumps.

Sulzer worked in close partnership with Engineering, Procurement and Construction companies (EPCs) to significantly reduce energy consumption. This collaboration saved an estimated 10GWh on the preliminary mixer solution by switching to Sulzer’s efficient SCABA agitators. In addition, the SNS and XFP pumps were customized for this application to ensure high efficiency and a long service life. Their innovative design and low running costs are important for improving the sustainability of the surrounding farmland. Sulzer was recognized for its outstanding contribution to the project at the plant’s opening ceremony on June 15, 2024.

Flow Division President Jan Lueder said: ″We are pleased to support customers in their sustainability journeys by enabling water circularity and food security through improved efficiencies and agricultural productivity. This project demonstrates how our 60-plus years in wastewater management is promoting prosperous growth and sustainable living.″