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WATER – The Elixir of Life
Presentation by Anant K. Upadhyaya Sr. Vice President, Aquatech International Corp. Canonsburg, PA, USA April 29th, Chicago
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Journey to Saudi Arabia
<-Desalination Market of KSA Destination OR ? ? PPT “Slide” from Nov. 2008 Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Aquatech - Introduction
Leading player in the global water industry 28+ years of successful growth and performance Worldwide offices in Canada, China, India, Italy, UAE, KSA and USA Over 1000 Major Projects in > 50 Countries Focus - Industrial and Infrastructure Markets Process / Pure Water Wastewater Treatment and Recycle and Reuse Desalination Zero Liquid Discharge Global Headquarters, PA Aquatech Systems Asia Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Aquatech - Desalination Solutions
6000 Tons /day - MSF – KJO, KSA 10 migd (45,500 m3/day) MED 30,000 m3/ day SWRO – KAIA, Jeddah, KSA Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Water Market – Saudi Arabia
Water -15 largest growth markets Courtesy GWI Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Water Market – Saudi Arabia
Water consumption (Per Capita)liters/person/day *230 lit./person/day → * Courtesy - SAMA Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Water Market – Saudi Arabia
Urgent need to conserve ground water by increasing: Supply of desalinated water Wastewater recycling for secondary use and Preventing water leakages are National priorities * Data courtesy US-SABC Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Desal Water Market – Saudi Arabia
* Thirty desalination plants (2007): 6 desalination plants on the coast of Arabian Gulf 24 desalination plants on the coast of Red-sea ** Water production (2008): 1.1 billion cubic meters 3.4% increase from 2007 ** Courtesy – US-SABC SWCC desalination plants * Courtesy - SWCC Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Industrial Ethos - Saudi Arabia
Have historical affiliation with U.S.A. (most top executives are U.S. educated & / or have children studying in USA) To be a top global economy To utilize the best technology (have financial resources to afford it) Have superb knowledge “Saudization” is increasingly preferred. Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Imperatives of success – For U.S. Friends
Long Term perspective Have patience Sustained efforts Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Imperatives of success – For U.S. Friends
Choice of the right partner Multiple PERSONAL visits (Personal relationships are VERY IMP.) Surviving the traffic in Riyadh Anant K. Upadhyaya
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Perseverance Pays - One year Later
Anant K. Upadhyaya
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MANY THANKS Anant K. Upadhyaya
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