Who Was Who at SWPF 2009?

Samer Mazloum, deputy general manager, WETICO
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On the industrial front, we’re also working on several packages for SATORP in Jubail, which include potable water and sewage. We are also bidding for the process side, which includes AHU units, and we hope to be successful there as well.

Why is Veolia sponsoring SWPF 2009?
SWPF offers an important opportunity to display our new technologies and to meet major actors in the water sector. The networking and possibility of exchanging ideas with key stakeholders of the water sector makes this event unique and important to us.

Can you list the major challenges that the Saudi water market is facing at the moment?
Protecting and preserving the water resources and ecosystem of Saudi Arabia is a major challenge.

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Such a challenge spearheads not only the drive for using optimised and innovative technologies, but also the need for water reuse. The Kingdom is the main economy of the region, and it also has a fast-growing population.oupled the demand for first-class service.

Severn Trent Services
Marwan Nesicolaci, vice president of international sales

What projects are you working on at the moment?
On the disinfection side, we are working on various installations that require chlorine gas feed and scrubber products.

In the water and power industry we have recently been awarded the seawater electrochlorination supply for the SWCC Shoaiba project.

We are also bidding for the electrochlorination project for Ibn Sina, for SABIC. Some of the tertiary filtration projects we are working on are South Jeddah Phase I, and Buraidah Phase II. We have also recently prequalified to bid for the management contract for Dammam and Dhahran.

Why is Severn Trent sponsoring SWPF 2009?
The Middle East is one of Severn Trent Services’ fastest growing markets. Sponsoring the SWPF enables us to better service our clients and expand our product and service offerings throughout the region. The SWPF has maintained a reputation of providing a quality conference programme for exhibitors and attendees.

Can you list the major challenges for the Saudi utilities market?
Understanding and improving non-revenue water rates, and boosting the efficiencies of the existing water utilities.