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COMMITTED TOGETHER TO WATER, A SOURCE OF LIFE

DEGRéMOnT, THE WATER TREATMEnT SPECIALIST, DESIGNS, BUILDS, EQUIPS, OPERATES AND FINANCES FACILITIES FOR BOTH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND INDUSTRY.

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06 WATER TREATMENT _OUR MISSION •p. 8-Understandingneeds,creatingsolutions •p. 10-Twoareasofbusiness•p.12-Fouractivitiesandfiveareasofexpertise •p.14-Acommitmentspanningover70years•p.15-5,200employees

18 YOUR NEEDS _OUR SOLUTIONS •p.20-Fouractivitiesservingourcustomers’performance •p.22-Turnkeyfacilitydesignandconstruction•p.24-Operationandservices •p.26-Equipmentandtechnology•p.28-BOT(Build,Operate&Transfer)contracts •p.30-Melbourne,atechnicalandenvironmentalreference

32 YOUR CHALLENGES _OUR EXPERTISE •p.34-Ourcustomersarethesourceofourinnovation •Localauthorities •p.36-Drinkingwaterproduction•p.37-Seawaterorbrackishwaterdesalination •p.38-Municipalwastewatertreatment •p.39-Biosolids/Sludgetreatment•p.40-References • Industry •p.42-Waterforoilandgas(upstream)•p.43-Waterforrefiningandpetrochemicals(downstream) •p.44-Waterforthepaperindustry•p.45-Waterforthefoodandbeverageindustry •p.46-References •p.48-Ourflagshipproducts

52 YOUR SUCCESS _OUR COMMITMENTS •p.54-Committedteamsworkingalongsideourcustomers •p.56-Progressingemployees’skills•p.58-Challengessharedwithourpartners •p.60-Ourcommitmenttotheenvironment

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p. 08 Understanding needs, creating solutions

p. 10 Two areas of business

p. 12 Four activities and five areas of expertise

p. 14 A commitment spanning over 70 years

p. 15 5,200 employees

WATER. A VITAL RESOURCE, CRITICAL TO HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. A MAJOR CHALLENGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. UNDERSTANDING THE WATER CHALLENGES OUR CUSTOMERS FACE, ANTICIPATING THEIR EXPECTATIONS, INNOVATING AND CONTAINING COSTS: WE STRIVE TO ACHIEVE THE SAME GOAL

COMMITTED TOGETHER TO WATER,A SOURCE OF LIFE.

WATER TREATMENT _OUR MISSIOn

94% TRUST Degrémont.

312 customers responded to the 2012 satisfaction survey about our businesses and activities. They gave Degrémont an overall satisfaction score of 16 out of 20.

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approach to progress despite the economic

crisis. Our research focuses on both products

and processes. It translates into progress that

benefits our customers, thereby strengthening

our position as a specialist in water treatment

and its sustainable management.

Of course, innovation is not limited to technol-

ogy. We have broadened its reach to include

new contractual arrangements and even dif-

ferent finance packages. We adapt our working

methods and management to the economic

conditions. Against the backdrop of the cur-

rent economic crisis, we are developing, for ex-

ample, lean management which is an effective

approach to optimising production cycles and

the flow of information, simplifying processes

and boosting economic performance. All this

directly benefits our customers.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our cus-

tomers, committed to assisting them in the

task of reconciling their competitiveness with

sustainability targets. The reasons for this com-

mitment are as much economic and ethical

as social.

At the same time, we have realigned our or-

ganisational structure to strengthen our local

presence and to foster the sharing of our

expertise. Gradually rolled out in 2012, this

structure is based on multicultural teams able

to act anywhere in the world with the same

level of efficiency.

What advantages do you have in the face of the current economic environment? R.L.: Thanks to its 70 years of experience,

Degrémont is able to leverage advantages

that underpin its strength and expertise. Its

command of water treatment technology is

the first of these advantages. It means we are

the global reference in this field. Our second

advantage is our ability to effectively manage

projects. This is a major challenge for us and

our customers, as the aim is to ensure projects

are completed on time, on budget and on target

with the required level of quality.

Our third advantage is the global dimension

of our Group and its local presence in many

countries. In particular, this is what enables us

to detect the early signs of change in our sector

and to react swiftly. We are able to offer solu-

tions tailored to specific local conditions, and to

determine whether the needs of an Australian

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IT IS THIS CAPACITY FOR INNOVATION THAT ENABLES US TO CREATE THE RELEVANT AND COMPETITIVE SOLUTIONS THAT GUARANTEE OUR CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION

How does Degrémont respond to its cus-tomers’ expectations today? RémiLantier: We include a wide range of prod-

ucts and services in our commercial proposals:

this wealth illustrates our capacity to adapt to our

public and private customers’ many requirements.

It is also our policy to ensure our locations are as

close as possible to our markets, and to guarantee

technical support for our customers. Finally, we

regularly carry out surveys to gauge customers’ ex-

pectations and measure their satisfaction. Working

closely with our customers in this way contributes

to a better understanding of the specific require-

ments of the local market.

It goes without saying that our customers’ needs

are changing. New financial, economic and en-

vironmental constraints are emerging. These

changes prompt us to regularly review our prac-

tices and they are the source of our continuous

improvement.

In my opinion, the attention we pay to what the

market says is a key factor that underpins the qual-

ity of our relationship with customers. It forces us

to be more responsive, but also more creative.

In fact, it is this capacity for innovation that enables

us to create the relevant and competitive solutions

that guarantee our customers’ satisfaction.

How do you support change in the water sector? R.L.: Firstly, we anticipate new water treatment

requirements by creating services and innovative

technological solutions through the development

of partnerships and joint research programmes.

The sums invested in innovation, unchanged over

the past few years, are testimony to our committed

INTERVIEW WITH RéMI LANTIERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF DEGRéMONT

“solutionsneeds,

creating

UnDERSTAnDInG

customer can be met using a solution that has

already been implemented, say, in Brazil. Fi-

nally, our belonging to the Suez Environnement

Group enables us to develop the synergy that is

essential to making us even more competitive.

A few closing words? R.L.:Our areas of business mean we operate

on markets with strong prospects for the long

term. Up until now, we have managed to put in

place the resources needed to manage the

difficult period we are currently experiencing

without losing sight of our goals. We will con-

tinue down this same path by strengthening

our sense of service and our ability to adapt.

Our future is built each day through the

quality of the men and women who work for

Degrémont and their ownership of our shared

goal: “Committed together to water, a source

of life”.

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WATER TREATMENT_OUR MISSION


WATER TREATMENT FOR INDUSTRY

WATER TREATMENT FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES

2 AREAS OF BUSINESSDEGRéMONT WORKS WITH ITS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CUSTOMERS TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES.

Degrémont Industry combines all Degrémont’s industry business making it a reference for the overall management of optimum industrial water cycles from resource to discharge. Its solutions ensure the reliable production of process water, industrial effluent treatment, and the treatment and management of industrial wastewater sludge. Optimised water treatment plants increase customers’ competitiveness, make their production processes more reliable while also reducing their environmental impact to ensure continued compliance with increasingly stringent regulatory standards

TheareasinwhichDegrémontIndustryoperates- Energy- Oil and gas (exploration and production)- Refining and petrochemicals - Chemicals - Pharmaceuticals/cosmetics/fine chemicals- Metals and mining industry- Pulp and paper - Food and beverage - Microelectronics- Health

Degrémont helps local authorities meet their public service mission requirements:- production of drinking water from surface, underground,

brackish and sea water- treatment of municipal wastewater before its discharge

back into the natural environment or reuse - management of sludge, a treatment by-product.

By containing their investment costs in this way, public authorities are able to provide their citizens with quality drinking water and discharge treated wastewater back into the natural environment or reuse it for other purposes. These targets are met while keeping energy consumption to a minimum and protecting the environment in accordance with health and environment safety standards.

In the heart of Macau, the drinking water

plant produces 120,000 cu. m. per day.


BILLION people are supplied with drinking water and wastewater services from plants built by Degrémont

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OPERATIONS AND SERvICES From day-to-day plant management to the proactive recommendation of new services (supply of spare parts, refurbishment and training), Degrémont contributes at each and every stage of a plant’s life. Degrémont’s experts are involved in all the preliminary project phases to ensure that the needs of future operators are fully addressed. This joint expertise as both builder and operator is the customer’s guarantee of reliability and performance.

4 INTEGRATED AREAS OF ACTIvITYDEGRéMONT’S COMMAND OF ITS FOUR COMPLEMENTARY AREAS OF ACTIVITY HAVE MADE IT THE GLOBAL REFERENCE FOR WATER TREATMENT.

DESIGN AND BUILD With its dual expertise in project management and water treatment, Degrémont manages every stage in the process of designing and building new units and extending or refurbishing existing plants, from the choice of process and site location to managing purchasing, worksite supervision, equipment assembly and commissioning. In this way, Degrémont delivers future operators user-friendly plants and ensures that they blend seamlessly into their environment.

BOT: BUILD, OPERATE & TRANSFERWhether it is signed with a local authority, or a provincial or national government, or with an industrial concern, a BOT contract involves Degrémont in every stage of the project, from financing to building and operation. In return, the customer pays a fee covering the operating costs and depreciation on the capital invested. At the end of the contract, the facility is transferred to the customer.

EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGYDegrémont offers equipment packages designed to improve and/or diversify the performance of existing facilities. Sludge drying and incineration, water disinfection using ozone and UV treatment, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, industrial process water treatment, biological treatment and separation… all these applications are the focus of Degrémont’s expertise, delivered in conjunction with high-profile international names, such as Innoplana, Ozonia, Triogen, Aquasource, Ameriwater, Infilco, Anderson and Water & Power Technologies.

DRINKING WATER PRODUCTIONFaced with serious difficulties in accessing water, emerging countries are seeking reliable and affordable production solutions. At the same time, the industrialised world is setting new standards to improve comfort and public health. The diversity of technology developed by Degrémont (sand filtration, flotation, ultrafiltration, etc.) offers major advantages in order to respond effectively to these multiple challenges, regardless of water resource origin and quality.

DESALINATIONDegrémont has developed technology to produce fresh water from seawater. It offers original and efficient processes at every stage of the water’s treatment, with particular emphasis on preliminary treatment upstream from the reverse osmosis desalination stage. In practical terms, this preliminary treatment stage governs the efficiency, reliability and durability of membrane systems.

5 AREAS OF PROvEN EXPERTISEDEGRéMONT PROVIDES ITS CUSTOMERS WITH COST-OPTIMISED EXPERTISE TAILORED TO ECONOMIC AND REGIONAL CONDITIONS.

MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSEDegrémont’s technology provides local authorities and industrial customers with the level of public health and environmental safety required for full compliance with regulatory requirements. Customers can also opt for processes that enable treated wastewater to be reused in agricultural, urban and industrial applications.

INDUSTRIAL WATER PRODUCTION AND TREATMENTDegrémont Industry works with its industrial customers to identify and adopt the best solutions that meet their individual requirements for process water production and effluent treatment. The range of solutions provided by Degrémont Industries delivers water that satisfies the requirements of the most exacting industries.

BIOSOLIDS AND SLUDGE TREATMENTAs a by-product of wastewater treatment, sludge poses a major economic and environmental challenge. Improved wastewater treatment processes have resulted in significantly higher quantities of sludge to be treated. Degrémont provides an effective response to this trend by offering a wide range of processes applicable to every stage of treatment, from digestion to thickening, dewatering, drying and incineration.


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5,200 EMPLOYEES IN 70 COUNTRIES nUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY BUSInESS SECTOR*

OUR vALUES BE AMBITIOUS FOR DEGRéMOnT

COMMIT WITH COURAGE

CREATE TRUST THROUGH RESPECT AnD InTEGRITY

PROGRESS AnD HELP OTHERS TO PROGRESS

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DEGRéMOnT’S MAIn LOCATIOnS WORLDWIDE


Salt Lake City

MontrealToronto

Richmond

Mexico City

Paris Brussels

East Kilbride Grangemouth

Oxford

Dubai

São Paulo

Buenos AiresSantiago de Chile

Panama City

Sydney

MelbourneAdelaïde

Perth

Delhi

Bengaluru

Beijing

Jakarta

Algiers

Milan

Kuala Lumpur

Cairo

Amman

Doha

Johannesburg

Tokyo

Seoul

Moscow

Bilbao

*At 31 December 2012.

A 100% SUBSIDIARY OF SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT, DEGRÉMONT REPORTED 2012 REVENUE OF

Local authorities Industry

Design-Construction Services Equipment BOT

Europe Asia–Pacific North America South America Africa Middle East

Services Design and Build Equipment BOT

€1.397 BILLIOn

SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENTNaturalresourcesarenotinfinite.Eachday,SuezEnvironnement(Paris:SEV,Brussels:SEVB)anditssubsidiariesdealwiththechallengeofprotectingresourcesbyprovidinginnovativesolutionstoindustryandtomillionsofpeople.SuezEnvironnementsuppliesdrinkingwaterto96.6millionpeople,provideswastewatertreatmentservicesfor66.3millionpeopleandcollectsthewasteproducedby50millionpeople.SuezEnvironnementhas79,550employeesand, withitspresenceonfivecontinents,isaworldleaderexclusivelydedicatedtowaterandwastemanagementservices.In2012,SuezEnvironnementgeneratedrevenuesofEUR15.1billion.

www.suez-environnement.fr

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A COMMITMENT SPANNING OvER 70 YEARSCREATED IN 1939 IN FRANCE, DEGRéMONT HAS BEEN THE WATER TREATMENT INDUSTRY PIONEER FOR OVER 70 YEARS. WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE AN EFFICIENT, SUCCESSFUL AND INNOVATIVE COMPANY.

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The Executive Committee is the ideas development, consulting and decision-making body that ensures company strategy is implemented consistently and effectively. For cross-disciplinary issues, it is supported by the Business Units and Business/Activity departments responsible for delivering operational performance and for working closely with customers.

EXECUTIvE COMMITTEE

Rémi LantierChief Executive Officer

François BernèsExecutive Vice President in charge of Equipment Business

Clément de villepinDirector of Human Resources, Sustainable Development and Risk Prevention

Samy BenoudizExecutive Vice President in charge of Industry (Degrémont Industry)

Sabine Rous Director of Communication

Frédéric Claux Executive Vice President in charge of BOT Business

José del Castillo Executive Vice President in charge of Europe, Latin America & Africa

François Février Executive Vice President in charge of the Middle East, India, Asia and the Pacific, Development and Marketing

Jean-Luc venturaExecutive Vice President in charge of France

Jean-Luc AlexandreSenior Executive Vice President in charge of Design & Build and Services Businesses

Mathieu Le BourhisChief Finance Officer

THE BUSINESS UNITS

LATIn AMERICA Gabriel Toffani

EQUIPMEnT – COnVEnTIOnAL SEPARATIOn, InCInERATIOn AnD BIOLOGICAL TREATMEnTMaximilien Pellegrini

EQUIPMEnT – MEMBRAnE SEPARATIOn AnD MOBILE UnITSAndrew Reed

EQUIPMEnT – DISInFECTIOn AnD DRYInGÉric Dehouck

FRAnCE COnSTRUCTIOnJean-Luc Ventura

FRAnCE SERVICES Denis Blanc

IBERIA & AFRICA José del Castillo

ITALY & EURASIALoïc Voisin

InDUSTRY EUROPESamy Benoudiz

ASIA Guillaume Mizon

InDIAShyam Bhan

AUSTRALIA Roch Cheroux

MIDDLE EASTPierre Pauliac

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p. 20 Four activities serving our customers’ performance

p. 22 Turnkey plant design and build

p. 24 Operation and services

p. 26 Equipment and technology

p. 28 BOT contracts / Build, Operate & Transfer

p. 30 Melbourne, a technical and environmental reference

YOUR NEEDS _OUR ACTIVITIES

DEGRÉMONT OFFERS A COMPLETE RANGE OF SERVICES COVERING THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION, AND OPERATION OF WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES.

THESE COMPLEMENTARY ACTIvITIES ARE PERFORMED IN A SPIRIT OF PARTNERSHIP BASED ON THE SHARING OF EXPERIENCE.

89% of customers surveyed state that Degrémont is a company focussed on the InTERESTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS.

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FRAnçOIS FéVRIER Executive Vice President in charge of the Middle East, India, Asia and the Pacific, Development and Marketing

SAMY BEnOUDIz Executive Vice President Degrémont Industry

In what way is Degrémont a strategic partner for local authorities and industry? FrançoisFévrier: Degrémont is a reliable partner able to tap into a broad range of experience. Our customers choose us because we offer them the certainty of a project adapted to their local conditions, with the expected quality on time and on budget. Each type of water to be treated is different. With our command of a broad range of processes and technologies, we factor in these specific qualities and design the optimum solution. Each customer is different. We have been in this business for 70 years, and we operate in 70 countries: openness and adaptability are part of our DNA. Our experience and global presence help us to understand our customers better, to work with them in selecting the best solution, and to innovate together.

SamyBenoudiz:We are one of the few industry players able to implement solutions incorporating the full range of treatment tech-nologies and to provide operation services, technical assistance, etc. The combination of builder and operator provides customers with the assurance of operational excellence and reliability. Likewise, it means continuity for industrial production, and protection of the en-vironment and of their corporate image. Our global presence enables us to work with our in-dustrial customers as they grow their activities internationally. With teams specialising in each industrial sector, we speak the same language as our customers: we are fully aware of their needs, which are specific to their sector, and the way in which they manage their projects. With our matrix-based organisational structure, they know they can count on a close, compe-tent and lasting partnership. Pressure on costs is a real challenge for all industrial concerns and we are able to offer solutions to improve their competitiveness.

SERVInGour customers’ performance

FOUR ACTIVITIES

Our customers choose us because we offer them the certainty of a project adapted to their local conditions, with the expected quality on time and on budget.

5,000INDUSTRIAL SITES equipped with water treatment systems

Designed and built by Degrémont, the Al Dur (Bahrain) plant is part of an industrial complex combining electricity generation and seawater desalination by reverse osmosis.

YOUR NEEDS_OUR ACTIvITIES

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“ LONG-TERM RELATIONS BUILT ON TRUSTIn Doha, the capital of Qatar, Degrémont built the third extension to the Doha West water treatment plant in 19 months. With an additional 40,000 cu. m. per day, it has raised the site’s total capacity to 175,500 cu. m. per day. The local authorities recycle the municipal wastewater treated using membrane ultrafiltration to irrigate parks, develop market gardening and replenish the aquifer. The previous projects completed by Degrémont in Doha played a central role in this success. The facilities have proven to be so robust and reliable, and the operation so efficient that they are able to treat volumes in excess of what was originally planned while maintaining treatment quality. Thanks to this previous build and operation experience, Degrémont was able to complete construction three months ahead of the initial schedule while also ensuring service continuity. “

GUILLAUME PEYRISSAGUET Project Manager

“ BP ENTRUSTS US WITH ITS LARGEST EUROPEAN REFINERY With a daily capacity of 380,000 barrels, the BP refinery in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is one the two largest in Europe. In response to changing regulations and treatment needs, BP contracted Degrémont Industry for the engineering and process equipment supply for the effluent treatment facility. The total budget is €11 million. Degrémont will supply three compact oil-removal primary settling tanks and three nitrogen flotation units. All the equipment will be covered to avoid gas emissions. The treatment plant, with a capacity of 550 cu. m. per hour, also includes three biological treatment lines, three clarifiers and a sludge dewatering centrifuge. When the plant comes on stream at the end of 2014, the water discharged into the natural environment will comply with the new local regulations. “

BERTRAnD GARnIER Technical Director

Degrémont Industry

InnOVATIOn: AT THE HEART OF PROJECT SUCCESSDegrémont develops and includes technological innovation in all its turnkey

contract proposals which are systematically based on the best possible tech-

nical and economic solutions.

OPERATIOnAL REQUIREMEnTS BUILT InPlants designed and built by Degrémont are user-friendly in order to facilitate

the day-to-day tasks of the future operators. They combine technical and eco-

nomic performance with high levels of safety as well as measures to protect

their natural or urban surroundings. From the earliest-possible stage, the design

choices made reflect the company’s commitment to optimising and adapting

processes in order to control operating costs, maximise safety and minimise

preventive and remedial maintenance.

EnVIROnMEnTAL InTEGRATIOnFor many years, Degrémont has placed sustainable development at the

very centre of its priorities by associating environmental performance with

social performance. As a Design & Build specialist, Degrémont uses a range

of processes to reduce the environmental footprint of its projects.

GUARAnTEED AT EVERY LEVEL The Degrémont commitment to turnkey plant design and build is structured around

the guarantees it provides to its customers: technical performance, on-time delivery

and construction cost. These guarantees apply to every type of plant and every

stage of the project, from proposal to build, as well as services and consulting.

SOLID PROJECT MAnAGEMEnT EXPERTISEDegrémont offers its customers comprehensive project management services.

From the plant design stage onwards, Degrémont teams take full responsibility

for engineering studies, drawings and equipment purchase. On site, the Project

Manager coordinates the teams from the commencement of work right through

to operational testing. In the construction phase, the project management teams

manage equipment purchase and assembly, as well as plant commissioning.

A network of technical experts is also involved in inspecting, validating and

guaranteeing the performance of the future facilities.

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TURNKEY PLANT DESIGN AND BUILDWITH ITS DUAL EXPERTISE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND WATER TREATMENT, DEGRéMONT HAS COMPLETE CONTROL OVER EVERY STAGE OF TURNKEY PLANT DESIGN AND BUILD. THIS LONGSTANDING EXPERTISE IS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF BOTH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS, AND IS BASED ON THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUES OF PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

over 10,000PLANTS designed and built by Degrémont worldwide

The Doha West (Qatar) wastewater

treatment and water recycling plant.

DRINKING WATER FOR LUANDA In2012,DegrémontwonthecontracttorefurbishtheKifangondodrinkingwaterplantforEPAL(EmpresaPúblicadeÁguasdeLuanda)inAngola,worthatotalof$35.8million(€28million).Oncompletionofthis30-monthcontract,theplantwillsupply140,000cu.m.perdayofdrinkingwatertothepopulationoftherapidlygrowingcityofLuanda.



OPERATION AND SERvICESALL DEGRéMONT LOCAL AUTHORITY AND INDUSTRY CUSTOMERS BENEFIT FROM THE COMPANY’S LONGSTANDING EXPERIENCE IN PLANT OPERATION AND A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF ASSOCIATED SERVICES.

25YEARS experience in build and operation contracts

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CONTRACTSworldwide in 2012

“ SHARED MANAGEMENT IN PERTHEstablished to minimise costs and maximise environmental performance, the Aroona Alliance that came into effect on 1 July 2012 in Perth (Australia), stipulates that Degrémont, Transfield Services and the Water Corporation of Western Australia will manage the city’s drinking water and wastewater services jointly for ten years. It applies to 19 drinking water plants, 14 wastewater treatment plants, 13 dams and 190 groundwater bores. Six months after the start of the contract, we had already made significant progress in the areas of safety and reagent consumption minimisation following an audit by Group experts. Capitalising on the Alliance members’ expertise, we are now focused on improving the economic and environmental performance of the water services. “

AnnELISE AVRILPerformance & Improvement Manager

“ FINE-TUNING IMPROVES EFFICIENCYFor the past ten years, Degrémont Industry has been operating the STMicroelectronics wastewater treatment plant in Crolles (France), which it built. With its three stages – physico-chemical treatment, Biofor™ biological treatment and effluent polishing treatment – this wastewater treatment plant removes carbonaceous, colloidal, nitrogen, fluoride and copper pollution. The technology and the way it is operated mean STMicroelectronics can achieve performance levels in excess of those required under the applicable environmental standards. Degrémont has also lifted the plant’s initial capacity by continually introducing improvements, thereby avoiding the newed for plant extensions. “

XAVIER LAzEnnEC Director Services France

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CUSTOMISED SERVICESWhether or not the water treatment plant was built by the company, Degrémont

offers a range of services that can be customised for every operator. These

include technical assistance, consulting services covering facility construction,

installation, commissioning and operation improvement, spare parts and the

integration of industrial IT solutions. Degrémont also provides a comprehensive

catalogue of training opportunities, including expertise transfer programmes.

PLAnT UPGRADES AnD EXTEnSIOnSDegrémont engineering teams are involved in plant refurbishments, extension

projects and the maintenance of previously installed equipment. They provide

expertise in all the systems and processes required by customers to upgrade

their plants and workshops, optimize processes, reduce energy consumption

and ensure that their facilities fully comply with current regulations.

LEADInG-EDGE AFTER-SALES SERVICEBy sourcing very high quality equipment worldwide, Degrémont’s purchasing

teams offer customers spare parts and equipment at the best-possible cost

and in the shortest possible timeframes to facilitate day-to-day maintenance

and repair operations.

SERVICE COnTInUITYNot only do Degrémont operation teams provide expert control of operational

systems and processes, but they also apply a continuous process to identify cost

optimization opportunities by implementing an effective preventive maintenance

system. Trained as experts in best practices, the company’s specialists share

their methods internationally to ensure faultless service continuity.

PERFORM&EAU™: TRAINING FOCUSSED ON OPERATION

DegrémonthascreatedPerform&EauTM,atrainingdivisionexclusivelyforoperatorsthatcapitalisesonDegrémont’sexperienceandexpertisebuiltupoverits70yearsofactivity.Operatorsreceiveexclusivesupportforplantcommissioningwhichinparticularincludestheprovisionof“OperationManuals”writtenspecificallyforeachsiteandeachsystem,togetherwiththeoryandhands-ontrainingtailoredtotheneedsoftheoperatorsandtechniciansworkinginthefield.

The Aroona teams work at the Subiaco plant, (Australia) under the

Alliance drinking water and wastewater

management contract signed in July 2012.


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EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGYDEGRéMONT HAS PROVEN EXPERTISE IN ALL THE TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL STAGES OF PROJECTS FROM DESIGN TO EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION TOGETHER WITH ALL THE ASSOCIATED SERVICES. DEGRéMONT GUARANTEES QUALITY AND FAST SERVICE BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH ITS CUSTOMERS.

“ A HIGHLY RESPONSIVE GLOBAL NETWORK In under six months in 2013, Degrémont installed 33 separate brackish water desalination plants each with a daily capacity of 5,000 cu. m. at 14 sites on the outskirts of the city of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The technology (reverse osmosis and containerised modular treatment units) was supplied by Water & Power Technologies, a subsidiary based in the United States, while production was managed jointly by Degrémont entities in Europe, the United States, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. “

AnDREW REEDChief Executive Officer

Water & Power TechnologiesAnderson Water Systems

“ SOLUTIONS FOR TAR SANDS In Alberta, Canada, the tar sands industry uses Degrémont water treatment equipment and solutions. In order to demineralise the water produced at the extension of its Christina Lake site, Cenovus Energy recently awarded Degrémont a contract to supply ion exchange systems worth $6.2 million. The contract covers the delivery of six SAC (Strong Acid Cation) and four WAC (Weak Acid Cation) units, together with the associated control-command apparatus. With a unit capacity of 750 gpm, these systems will enable Cenovus to recycle the water used to generate the steam required for the assisted gravity drainage process, and to comply with the applicable stringent regulations. “

SREEkUMAR JAnARDHnAnTechnology & Market Leader,

Oil & Gas

SPECIALIST COMPAnIESDegrémont has a broad network of companies and teams specialising in six

segments: conventional separation, membrane or ion exchange separation,

mobile facilities, evapocrystallisation, biosolids and disinfection-oxidation.

GLOBAL MAnUFACTURInG nETWORkDegrémont has established a global network for the manufacture of its equip-

ment in order to comply with the needs of demanding and competitive markets.

Degrémont’s manufacturing and purchasing centres apply industrial methods,

especially those derived from lean management, and rely heavily on standard-

ised solutions and operating methods, continuous improvement and efficiency.

The overall consistency of this approach ensures the reliable delivery of a very

high level of service.

FOUR RESEARCH CEnTRES In THE UnITED STATES AnD EUROPEDegrémont implements a sustained policy aimed at innovation and the ongoing

improvement to the performance of its equipment at its four research and de-

velopment centres in Richmond and Leonia (United States), Toulouse (France)

and Zurich (Switzerland). These centres design innovative solutions to meet

customers’ needs and continue to improve existing processes enabling the

company to maintain its technological advantage and consolidate its position

as the supplier of very high value added equipment. A COMPREHEnSIVE RAnGEDegrémont designs, manufactures, installs and maintains treatment systems

and processes based on its proprietary technology. Tailored to the needs of the

municipal authority, industrial, medical and leisure markets, every stage of the

water treatment cycle relies on Degrémont solutions including pretreatment,

biological treatment, separation by filtration (ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis)

or settling and flotation processes, and sludge treatment (drying and incineration).

SOLUTIOnS TO STAnDARD OR SPECIFIC nEEDS Degrémont provides its customers with standardised equipment and systems

tailored to specific needs and applications. In every case, Degrémont is responsible

for the design and manufacture of its standardised or packaged technological

solutions, as well as their supply, installation and commissioning. This broad

offer also includes technical support and after-sales service.

BALLAST WATER DISINFECTION

Degrémontiscurrentlydevelopingozonedisinfectionofshipballastwater tocomplywithupcomingmaritimeregulations.Supportedbyourinnovationinvestmentfund,thisdevelopmentleveragestheexpertiseofOzonia, ourglobalspecialistozonationcompany.

For the Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) contract, each set of

five containers produces 5,000 cm. m. of water a day

from brackish water.


50 millionCU. M of water: the annual treatment capacity provided by our mobile units


BOT CONTRACTS: BUILD, OPERATE & TRANSFERDEGRéMONT LEVERAGES ITS EXPERTISE AND THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE TIMELY AND COST-EFFECTIVE COMPLETION OF CUSTOMERS’ PROJECTS.

11BOT CONTRACTS managed in 2012

“ INNOVATIVE FINANCE FOR AS SAMRATo raise the capacity of the As Samra (Jordan) wastewater treatment plant from 267,000 to 365,000 cu. m. per day, Degrémont put together a 25 year BOT contract involving original financing. Its teams convinced the Millennium Challenge Corporation, an independent U.S. Government foreign aid agency, to invest $96 million in the project. The balance of $175 million is funded by the Samra Project Company – in which Degrémont has a 50% stake – and a bank consortium led by The Arab Bank. Signed in July 2012, this project not only means users will benefit from low wastewater charges, but it will also help protect the environment and renew the country’s water resources as the treated water will be fed into a dam upstream from the agricultural region of the Jordan Valley. “

AnnE DE PAzzISBOT Business Manager

An innovative financial partnership was

developed for the extension to the As Samra

wastewater treatment plant in Jordan.

LOnG TERM PARTnERSHIPFrom plant design to transfer, for Degrémont, a BOT contract means service

and long-term commitment , which guarantees the plant’s performance for the

customer in terms of volume and treated water quality.

MAnAGInG COMPLEXITYBOT contracts provide a comprehensive solution in which all project participants

contribute their respective expertise and commitment. Degrémont agrees to

build the plant and operate it. It secures the necessary project finance with

financial partners. During the term of the contract, the customer pays a fee that

is applied to gradually reimbursing the initial capital outlay and to covering the

plant’s operating expenses.

MAnY SUCCESSES WORLDWIDEIn Mexico, Degrémont has signed seven BOT contracts since the beginning of

the 1990s when the goal was to encourage private investment to supply equip-

ment and infrastructure, while at the same time protecting the environment,

without burdening the customers’ financial capabilities. In Australia, Degrémont

has signed two BOT contracts: Prospect Filtration Plant that supplies three mil-

lion cubic metres of drinking water a day to the population of Sydney; and the

Victorian Desalination Plant, the second largest plant of its type in the Southern

Hemisphere with a daily production capacity of 450,000 cu. m., supplying drinking

water to the city of Melbourne. In Jordan, the new BOT contract signed in 2012 for

the extension of the As Samra wastewater treatment plant will meet the needs

of 3.5 million people, or nearly 35% of the country’s population.

TOTAL PROJECT FInAnCE BOT contracts provide customers with four key benefits: project financing costs spread over a long period, transfer of all the associated risks to the private sector, the ability to retain control of the assets and the water service, and a stable price per cubic metre treated. For this type of contract with financing, Degrémont calls on the services of numerous experts under its responsibility. It handles all aspects of the financial and legal package needed to fund and govern the project, calling on partners selected for their technical or financial added value, and their specific expertise and knowledge of the relevant country. Whenever Degrémont signs a BOT contract, it commits to building and operating the plant for twenty or twenty-five years depending on the time required to reimburse the initial capital outlay.


DEGRéMONT BOT CONTRACTS WORLDWIDE

MEXICO Ciudad JuarezSan Luis PotosiValle de JuarezCuliacanSalina Cruz (2 plants)

SLOVEnIA Mariborw

JORDAn As Samra InDOnESIA

Medan

AUSTRALIA MelbourneSydney


A TECHNICAL AND ENvIRONMENTAL BENCHMARKTHE RECIPIENT OF A 2013 GLOBAL WATER AWARD FOR ITS TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRATION, THE VICTORIAN DESALINATION PLANT, DESIGNED AND BUILT BY DEGRéMONT, HAS SET A NEW GLOBAL BENCHMARK FOR THE DESALINATION INDUSTRY.

27YEAR operation by the AquaSure consortium

225 haECOLOGICAL RESERVE surrounding the plant

2.8BILLION EUROtotal investment

450,000 cu. m.OF DRINKING WATER able to be produced each day, or 150 billion litres a year

1 millionHOURS OF ENGINEERING were required for the plant’s design

25,000PEOPLE of 20 nationalities worked on the project

The reverse osmosis rack and energy recovery system building, and the worksite for the seawater intake and brine outlet marine tunnels.


A unique, 26,000 sq. m. living roof covers

the desalination plant’s main building, thereby

blending it into the local environment.

MELBOURNE_AUSTRALIA

FOUR InTEGRATED PROJECTSLocated 135 kilometres southeast of Melbourne,

the Victorian Desalination Plant is considered to

be the water industry’s largest public-private part-

nership in the world. Degrémont, along with its

construction partner Thiess, designed and built the

facility on behalf of the project company AquaSure

for the Victoria State government: it includes the

seawater desalination plant, the seawater intake

and brine outlet tunnels, the underground water

transfer pipeline and the underground power line.

The plant’s commissioning phase progressed

without the slightest incident and in record time

for a project of this scale.

This technical feat was achieved through the qual-

ity of the engineering and the dedication of a team

of high-level specialists skilled in all phases of the

plant’s assembly and commissioning.

The plant won the “Desalination Plant of the Year”

award at the 2013 Global Water Awards for its

major innovations in energy use minimisation and

the adoption of world’s best-practices to lessen

any potential environmental impact. The energy

required to operate the plant is entirely offset by

Renewable Energy Certificates.

With its reduced footprint and living roofs, the

plant is fully integrated into its environment and

is surrounded by 225 hectares of rehabilitated

land, forming an ecological reserve to protect

indigenous plant and wildlife. Digital models and

online analysers are used to ensure the protection

of the offshore marine biodiversity in compliance

with the rules of the Victorian Environmental Pro-

tection Agency.

During construction, a community engagement

team, based in Wonthaggi, maintained a constant

dialogue to inform and educate the local community

as well as other project stakeholders. Some 15,000

people visited a dedicated information centre.

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p. 34 Our customers are the source of our innovation

p. 36 Expertise for local authorities

p. 40 Local authority references

p. 42 Expertise for industry

p. 46 Industry references

p. 48 Our flagship products

YOUR CHALLENGES _OUR EXPERTISE

IN RESPONSE TO THEIR NEEDS AND THEIR TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES,

DEGRéMONT PROvIDES ITS CUSTOMERS WITH SOLUTIONS COMBINING PROvEN EXPERTISE AND INNOvATION.

92% of our customers consider that Degrémont is an InnOVATIVE COMPAnY.

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PHILIPPE GISLETTE Scientific, Technical and Innovation Director

How do you define innovation? PhilippeGislette: Innovation means putting our customers and their needs at the heart of our processes. We view all our ideas from this angle, and make every effort to involve our customers and suppliers in the process as early as possible. By working with them from solution design through to implementation, we are able to gauge our contribution as a function of their needs and how they perceive our input.

What does Degrémont innovation involve? P.G.: The customers’ needs are the main focus of our approach; this is what sets us apart from our competitors. It leads to original solutions and not just in terms of technology, but also in the areas of finance, contracts and logistics. Our innovation is incorporated as an integral part of our proposals: from the most generic to the most specific.

Do customers drive your innovation? P.G.: For Degrémont, a customer does not buy equipment but rather a solution to a need. This posture makes us stay one step ahead as the situation on the ground changes and new requirements crop up. Given this context, the close relations we have developed with our customers enable us to identify and leverage changes very early on. We are able to improve our range of solutions and, when the time is right, offer the most appropriate solutions. At the same time, we are heading towards increased standardisation to improve our response times and competitiveness.

Who is in charge of innovation at Degrémont? P.G.: Innovation is everyone’s business! Innovating means finding ideas that improve the service provided to customers. All our activities do this. Moreover, Degrémont has created an “innovation process” to underpin this approach in all our activities, at all levels, and to turn good ideas into solutions that deliver a real plus for the customer.

SOURCEof our innovation

OUR CUSTOMERS ARE

At Degrémont, innovation parallels customers’ needs. Global or local solutions are developed to provide the best possible response to their identified needs.

the

120PATENTS at 31 December 2012

YOUR CHALLENGES_OUR EXPERTISE

15MILLION euros invested in Research and Innovation

Almost


SEAWATER OR BRACKISH WATERDESALINATIONDEGRéMONT PRODUCES DRINKING WATER FROM SEAWATER OR BRACKISH WATER USING PROVEN TECHNOLOGY. REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANES AND EFFECTIVE PRETREATMENT MINIMISE ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.

aCommandofreverseosmosispretreatment

andremineralisation.aStandardisedmodulardesigntokeepinstallation

andcommissioningtimestoaminimum.aOperationaidsystemstoensurecontinuousdrinkingwater

productionwhilekeepingoperatingcoststoaminimum.aEfficientenergyrecoverysystemstoreducetotalenergy

consumption.aRolloutofsolutionstoprotectmarinewildlife.

“ SIMULATE TO SPEED UP AND OPTIMISE OPERATIONBy using ControlBuild, our desalination simulation solution developed for the Al Dur desalination plant (Bahrain) completed in 2011, Degrémont’s teams were able to halve the commissioning phase for the Victorian Desalination Project, the Melbourne desalination plant (Australia) with a capacity of 450,000 cu. m. per day. Early in the project, we were able to test and adjust the parameters of the automatic controllers in the simulator before validating them in the actual plant. The operation team was trained using this virtual plant, helping smooth the way for operation as soon as final acceptance for the plant had been obtained. The teams will continue to use the system to simulate all potential avenues for maximising the plant’s operation and steadily continue to improve its performance through to 2039 when the operation contract ends. “

VéROnIQUE BOnnELYE Expert Drinking Water

and Desalination Group

255PLANTS designed and built by Degrémont for water desalination

ROBUST DESALINATION

UsingthecomputermodellingsystemdevelopedjointlywithLaborelecand GDFSuez,itisnowpossibletoselectthemostsuitablepretreatmentlinefor agiventypeofseawaterandtoensureoperatingcostsarekepttoaminimum. ThissystemhasbeendevelopedusingoperationdatafromthedesalinationplantsandpilotunitsinstalledbyDegrémont.

DRINKING WATER PRODUCTIONUSING EXPERIENCE BUILT UP OVER 70 YEARS, DEGRéMONT ADAPTS TO ALL WATER RESOURCES AND GUARANTEES THE PRODUCTION OF QUALITY DRINKING WATER.

aProductionofdrinkingwaterwhateverthequalityoftheraw

waterresource.aCostcontainment.aImplementationofinnovativeprocessesandsolutionstailored

toeachtreatmentstage,fromflotationthroughtoultrafiltration,includingeventhemostcomplextreatment(e.g.,micropollutantremoval).

COMPUTER MODELS REDUCE INSTALLATION TIME

Overtheyears,Degrémonthasaccumulatedconsiderablevolumesofdataaboutplantoperationandserviceparameters,particularlywherereagentsareconcerned.Usingthisextensivedatabase,Degrémonthascreatedacomputermodellingtoolthatcalculatestheoptimumoperationparametersforanyfutureplantasafunctionoftheavailablerawwater.Asaresult,considerablylesstimeisneededtoadjustaplant’soperationparameterspriortoitscomingonstream.

3,000PLANTS designed and built by Degrémont produce quality drinking water

“ IN SAIDABAD, BANGLADESH, WATER RESOURCES ARE THE CHALLENGE

In Saidabad, near Dhaka, Degrémont has designed a plant able to use raw water that varies considerably in quality. Upstream, our teams installed aerators in the inlet channel, MeteorTM mixed biological treatment and primary chlorination. This pretreated water then undergoes clarification (Pulsatube®), filtration (Aquazur®) and chlorination. The pretreatment stage provides biological treatment of the local water which has particularly high levels of organic matter in the dry season, and the clarification stage ensures the consistent quality of the 450,000 cu. m. of drinking water produced each day since December 2012. The overall treatment meets the requirements of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority, which is in charge of managing water supply to the Bangladeshi capital. “

LAUREnT GUEY Technical Director Drinking

Water and Desalination

3MILLION cu. m. of drinking water produced by desalination in 2012

20MILLION people supplied with drinking water by our operation teams

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BIOSOLIDS / SLUDGE TREATMENTA WASTEWATER TREATMENT END-PRODUCT, SLUDGE INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES SOLVED BY DEGRéMONT USING A WIDE RANGE OF PROCESSES.

MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENTDEGRéMONT OFFERS EFFICIENT, ECONOMIC AND COMPACT SOLUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE STEADY RISE IN THE NEED FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT DRIVEN BY THE STRONG URBAN GROWTH EXPECTED OVER THE COMING DECADES.

2,500PLANTS designed and built by Degrémont for wastewater treatment

34LINES using the Innodry 2ETM drying process

51INCINERATORS using the ThermylisTM

process

aLastingsolutionssuitedtoalltreatmentlines.aAwiderangeofprocessestomeetrequirementsandlocal

recoverymethods.aMaximisedgenerationofbiogasusedtogenerateenergy.aImprovedbiosolidqualityreadyforuseinagricultureorenergy

production.aControlofallenvironmentalimpacts(by-productsandodours).

aRecognisedmanagementexpertiseforabroadrange

ofeffluenttypes.aPioneerinthereuseoftreatedwastewater.aProvensolutionstocomplexneeds(loadvariations).aCompactplantswithlowenergyandreagentconsumption

toreduceenvironmentalfootprint.

“ INNOVATE, PROTECT AND INTEGRATEAfter Adeje in the Canary Islands in 2011, two other Spanish towns, Burgos and Ourense, contracted Degrémont at the end of 2012 for the extension and refurbishment of their wastewater treatment plants. They will be equipped with thermo-hydrolysis (DigelisTM Turbo process using the Cambi technology) of the treatment sludge, and a solution to treat the digestion feedback with its high ammonium content using the CleargreenTM process that maximises the action of Anammox bacteria in a Cyclor™ type sequencing batch reactor (SBR). The success of Degrémont’s proposals lies in their level of innovation, as well as their compactness, energy efficiency and excellent integration into the surrounding environment. “

InAkI DEL CAMPO Project Manager

AzURAIRTM SCAN

Thisnewsystemdesignedtomonitorandmanagetheimpactofodours atwastewatertreatmentplantswasfirstusedattheCiudadJuarez(Mexico)wastewatertreatmentplant.DevelopedunderapartnershipbetweenCirsee(SuezEnvironnement’sResearchCentre)andOndeoSystems, itdetectsandmonitorsodourplumesandthenadjuststhetreatment toreduceoreliminateodours.

INNOvATION FOR THE REMOvAL OF MICROPOLLUTANTS IN WASTEWATER

In2012,theSophiaAntipolis(France)wastewatertreatmentplantwas thefirsttoutiliseatreatmentlinedesignedandbuiltbyDegrémonttoremovemicropollutantsfromwater.Thecontractingauthority,SyndicatdesBouillides,tookadvantageoftherefurbishmentofitsplanttoincorporatefuture regulationsbyoptingforasolutionincludinganOzoniaozonationunit betweenthenitrificationanddenitrificationtreatmentstagesinaBioforTM.

“ TREATMENT IS A SOURCE OF ENERGY AND REUSABLE MATERIALIn Meistratzheim, near Obernai (France), Degrémont has built a treatment plant that performs to high energy and ecological standards. Sludge digestion and anaerobic digestion of sauerkraut juice both produce biogas that is used to power the plant. This first system is followed by an EvaporisTM LE (Innoplana) two-stage drying unit: the heat from the first stage is recovered and used in the second stage. This facility reduces energy consumption while at the same time recovering the sludge which, after processing, is used for agriculture or to generate heat from incineration. “

éRIC JUDEnnE Biosolids and Air

Technical Director

26MILLION people are connected to wastewater treatment services provided by our operation teams

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SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATIONLA FEYSSInE / FRAnCEIn Lyon, successfully integrating the La Feyssine wastewater plant with a capacity of 300,000

population equivalent into its surrounding environment was a key aspect of the project. De-

signed as a model for landscape integration by using soft architecture, natural materials and

extensive planting, the plant is largely out of sight and mind: the water and sludge treatment

structures liable to give off odours have been closed and covered, and noisy equipment has

been soundproofed.

SLUDGE TO ENERGY

PAnAMA CITY / PAnAMAOn 12 May 2013, four months ahead of

the contractual date, final acceptance

was issued for the water treatment line

of the Panama City municipal waste-

water treatment plant. It was also the

start of four years’ operation by the

Degrémont teams.

With a daily capacity of 238,000 cu. m.,

the plant treats the Panama City mu-

nicipal wastewater. The biogas from the

sludge digestion will be used to gener-

ate 18% of the plant’s energy require-

ments. It is the country’s first plant and

one of the largest in Central America.

PROTECTION GUARANTEEDnEW ORLEAnS / UnITED STATESIn New Orleans, Degrémont has built 13 Climber Screen® mechanical bar screens that are 11 metres high to protect the

world’s largest inland flood control pumping station. Thanks to the uninterrupted operation of this pumping station, the

city was protected from flooding during Hurricane Isaac that hit the Louisiana coast in August 2012.

ULTRARAPIDAQUASOURCEIn response to crisis situations, temporary or seasonal needs,

Aquasource has launched a leasing service in France for its

Nomad ultrafiltration units (1,500 cu. m. per day), which can

be made available within 72 hours.

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WATER FOR OIL AND GAS (UPSTREAM) GIVEN THE GROWING SCARCITY OF DEPOSITS AND INCREASINGLY STRINGENT REGULATIONS, THE OIL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION INDUSTRY NEEDS EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY WATER SUITED TO LOCAL CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS. DEGRéMONT PROVIDES SOLUTIONS TO ALL THESE CHALLENGES.

WATER FOR REFINING AND PETROCHEMICALS (DOWNSTREAM) BY GIVING WASTEWATER A SECOND LIFE, DEGRéMONT’S SOLUTIONS HELP PROTECT THIS PRECIOUS RESOURCE, BOOST THE PRODUCTIVITY OF CUSTOMERS’ PROCESSES AND REDUCE COSTS.

500LITRES of water are needed to produce one barrel of crude oil

1,500LITRES of water are needed to produce one litre of petrol

aState-of-the-arttechnologyandintegratorcapabilities toensureimprovedriskmanagement.

aCostcontainment.aCompliancewithcurrentregulationsandintegrationoffuture

standards.aTheassuranceofcontinuouswatersupplyproductionwith

amobilewatersupplyservicerequiringnoinvestment. “ PROTECT RESOURCES AND CUT COSTSThe Italian company Eni (Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi) selected Degrémont for an engineering and equipment supply contract for a plant to reuse the wastewater from its refinery in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi (Italy). Commissioned in 2013, this reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration plant will treat a maximum flow rate of 740 cu. m. per hour. It will produce demineralised water from the effluent that will then be converted into steam for use in refinery and other processes. This system enables Eni to achieve several goals: protect water resources and optimise the operation of its facilities, which in turn results in lower operating costs and improved environmental protection. “

EGBERT DE JOnG Oil & Gas Business

Development Manager

BOOST THE DEGRADATION PROCESS FOR RESIDUAL ORGANIC MATTER (HARD COD)

TheOxyblueTMprocessusesozone’soxidationpowertobreakdownhardCOD.Afteranoxidationstage,theeffluentisfedintoaBioforTMbiologicalfilterinwhichbacteriaremovetheremainingcarbonaceousandnitrogenouspollution.Installedupstreamfromultrafiltrationandreverseosmosis,OxyblueTMreducesthechemicaloxygendemand(COD)byupto60%.

“ ExTRACT MORE OILDegrémont designs and installs water treatment lines for assisted oil recovery in accordance with the customer’s specifications. For example, we supplied the water treatment system at a production site for Maurel and Prom in the Onal oil field in Gabon. This facility has two treatment lines: one for drilling water and one for water from the oil deposit. Each of these treatment lines has been designed to produce water that is strictly compatible with its intended use, namely, to help extract more oil. Then, the water from the two treatment lines is injected into the deposit, again with the purpose of extracting more oil. “

CATHY FUCHSUpstream Oil & Gas

Water Treatment Business Development Manager

aTailoredsolutionsandprovenindustrialprocesses.aRenownedexperienceasasolutionsandsystemsintegrator.aCompliancewithstandards(ISO9001,ISO14000,ISO 18001,

MASE(French Manual for Improving Industrial Safety), VCA,andOHSAS).

aOptimisedoperatingcostsandassetprotection.

TWO INNOvATIONS FOR UPSTREAM OIL & GAS Bycombiningreverseosmosisandnanofiltration,thesystemsdeveloped byDegrémontremovesulphatesfromseawaterforassistedoilrecovery.AnotherinnovativetreatmentlineusesstrippingtotransfertoxicBTEX(benzene,toluene,ethylbenzeneandxylene)fromwastewatertorawnaturalgas.Itcanthenberecoveredalongwiththeothernaturalgascondensates.

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WATER FOR THE PAPER INDUSTRYAS IT IS FACED WITH THE NEED TO MAKE ITS PROCESSES MORE EFFICIENT AND TO IMPROVE ITS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, THE PAPER INDUSTRY CAN RELY ON DEGRéMONT’S KNOWLEDGE OF ITS REQUIREMENTS AND ITS COMMAND OF THE RELEVANT TECHNOLOGY.

WATER FOR THE FOOD AND BEvERAGE INDUSTRY THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY MUST DELIVER QUALITY PRODUCTS WHILE ADAPTING TO ITS CUSTOMERS’ DEMANDS. IN WORKING WITH THESE COMPANIES, DEGRéMONT RELIES ON ITS INNOVATIVE PROCESSES, INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE, RESPONSIVENESS AND FLEXIBLE ORGANISATION.

10,000LITRES of water are needed to produce one tonne of paper

1,000LITRES of water are needed to produce one litre of milk

aReducethecostofprocesswater.aGuaranteecontinuousproductionaComplywithapplicablestandardsandlegislation.aProtecttheenvironment.

aFlexibilityandmanagementofproductionfluctuationsusingtemporarytreatmentunits:keepinstalledcapacity,andsocapitalexpenditure,toaminimum.

aReducedconsumptionofwaterandchemicals;recovery andreuseofwater.

aOptimisedprocessesfocussingonenergyrecoveryandtheuseofanaerobicprocessestoconvertcarbonaceouspollutionintoenergy.

aExternalrecoveryofconcentratedcarbonaceouseffluent,sludgeandgrease.

“ COMPLETE COMMAND OF THE WATER CYCLEIn 2011, cellulose manufacturers Arauco and StoraEnso contracted Degrémont to design and build three water treatment plants at their Montes del Plata site in Uruguay with a cellulose production capacity of 1.3 million tonnes. Upstream, the first two treat river water to the standard required for various production needs: filtered water for the cellulose pulp production units and demineralised water for the boilers. Downstream, the treatment line is designed to handle hot water with a high level of organic pollution. After treatment, the effluent can be safely discharged back into the River Plate. Primary settling and cooling render the effluent compatible with the final biological treatment stage. “

PABLO REALI Project Manager

“ ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONWe treat all the effluent from the Saint-Dizier (France) plant of ice cream manufacturer Miko-Unilever. The plant includes a BiocontrolTM system that reduces the volume of sludge produced and the cost of its transport to the recovery centre, further lessening the overall environmental impact. We have also improved the energy efficiency of the aeration system in the tanks, which is essential for the BiocontrolTM to operate optimally, thereby reducing its electricity consumption. We are formally committed to the electricity savings or losses incurred, resulting in a win-win situation for Miko-Unilever and ourselves. “

ALAIn HUCk Operations Manager, Ondeo IS

BETTER THAN CHLORINE

Ozoneisaneconomical,ecologicalandeffectivesubstituteforchlorineand otherchemicals,suchaschlorinedioxide,hydrogenperoxideandperaceticacidforbleachingpulp.Alsousedinspecificbleachingsystems,Ozonia’sIGS™technologylowersenergycostsanddecreasesoxygenconsumption.

A SIGNIFICANT BUT TEMPORARY NEED

Degrémont’sEcoflow®andmobilesolutionsprovidetheanswer.Basedonthesameindustrialprocessesaslargeplantsandprovidingthesamelevelofreliability,thesemobileunitscanbemadeavailablerapidlyanywhereintheworld.Theycanproduceortreatuptoseveralhundredcubicmetresaday,whilealsocomplyingwithenvironmentalstandards,andhealth,safety,qualityandenvironmental(HSQE)requirements.

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FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONSMOBILE UnITS / WORLDWIDE Degrémont’s mobile fleet, available worldwide, totals

an annual treatment capacity of over 50 million cu. m.

Mobile units include pretreatment, demineralisation

in reverse osmosis or ion exchange units, and post-

treatment, and can be used to produce process water

or to treat industrial wastewater. These temporary so-

lutions are applicable to three main types of situations:

unforeseen or emergency production requirements;

planned service operations, such as maintenance; or

a more specific long-term need.

ENVIRONMENT FIRST AND FOREMOSTEL TEnIEnTE/ CHILE Codelco is the world’s leading copper producer. Degrémont Industry built and maintains the effluent treatment plant at the

El Teniente mine in Chile, the world’s largest underground mine. Under the operation and maintenance contract, the plant

lowers the molybdenum concentration in the wastewater to less than the required 1 ppm despite the high flow rate (2.5 cu.

m. per second) and adjusts the pH in order to meet the increasingly stringent environmental regulations in force in Chile.

REUSE AND SAVECHEnGDU / CHInAThe first of its kind in China, the wastewater treatment plant for the Petrochina refinery in Chengdu, Sichuan province,

treats process water and allows part of it to be reused, thereby helping save the region’s water resources.

With a daily capacity of 67,000 cu. m., the plant includes a conventional treatment line and a polishing treatment line. More

than one third of the wastewater can be reused thanks to its ozonation treatment – the largest such unit ever installed in

China (200 kg per hour) – biological filtration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and brackish water treatment. The treatment

line also handles treated stormwater.

FLOATING DESALINATIONOFFSHORE / BRAzIL

Degrémont and Keppels FELS were awarded a contract

by Petrobras for the supply of two sulphate removal units

and two seawater desalination units to be installed on two

floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) ships

for offshore oil extraction and production off the Brazilian

coast. The sulphate removal units will treat seawater so it

can be used for well injection. This process avoids clogging

the deposit’s porous rock to ensure enhanced oil recovery

(EOR). The reverse osmosis units will produce fresh water

from seawater to lower the crude oil’s salt content.

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OUR FLAGSHIP PRODUCTSUSING A VARIETY OF DEGRéMONT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONFIGURE SOLUTIONS WITH THE BEST ECONOMIC, TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE.

DRINKING WATER

AQUADAFTM

Surface water clarification by rapid flotation using a plug-flow flocculator. >CustomerbenefitInstant start-up for optimum ease of use, and small footprint.

REGULAzURTM IIIComputerised management of open filter drinking water installations. >CustomerbenefitOptimises plant productivity and guarantees the reliability and regularity of water quality. Its strengths include savings on water, operating and maintenance costs.

ULTRAzURTM SMARTRACKTM* Drinking water production with pressurised out/in ultrafiltration modules. >CustomerbenefitUltrazurTM provides a bacteriological barrier to guarantee water hygiene and safety.

DESALINATION

SEACLEANTM FILTERPressurised multimedia filtration for clarification of seawater. >CustomerbenefitThe SeacleanTM filter can be fitted to any sized plant to stabilize and guarantee filtered water quality upstream from the reverse osmosis infeed.

SEADAFTM

Seawater clarification using rapid flotation. >CustomerbenefitThe ability to cope with the high circulation velocity required to clarify large volumes of seawater prior to desalination by reverse osmosis. Seadaf™ offers a flexible solution for treating turbidity (algal blooms and suspended solids).

ULTRAMARINETM SMARTRACKTM*Pre-treatment of seawater using pressurised out/in ultrafiltration modules.>CustomerbenefitUsed upstream from the reverse osmosis process, this solution contributes to meeting sustainable development objectives by eliminating any discharge of iron salts into the marine environment.

PULSAzURTM

This powdered activated carbon contactor eliminates the majority of micropollutants and anticipates pollution peaks. >CustomerbenefitLow maintenance costs and reduced consumption of activated carbon, reagents and energy.

OXYBLUETM

Advanced wastewater polishing treatment using ozone and biofiltration combined. >CustomerbenefitOptimum water quality enabling either its reuse or discharge into a sensitive natural environment.

DCITM

The Degrémont Circular Interceptor is a circular separation unit used to pretreat free hydrocarbons and suspended solids in oily refinery and petrochemical plant wastewater. >CustomerbenefitMore economical construction, faster operation procedures and lower odour emissions.

SRU (SULFATE REMOvAL UNIT) Sulphate removal for the upstream oil industry.Seawater sulphate removal for EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) or ultradeep oil wells. >CustomerbenefitEasier hydrocarbon extraction by maintaining rock porosity with compact facilities.

INDUSTRYREUSE

COMPAKBLUE TM

Removal of suspended solids and associated pollutants using immersed disc filtration. >CustomerbenefitEfficient production of high quality water for reuse or discharge in sensitive areas, Compakblue™ is a compact, energy-efficient solution.

ULTRABLUETM SMARTRACKTM*Cleared water treatment using pressurised out/in ultrafiltration modules for water reuse. >CustomerbenefitSolution suitable for plant outlet applications where water is to be reused for agricultural or urban applications.

* SmartrackTM

SmartrackTM is a standardised, industrial scale production system that can be adapted to cope with any changes in plant capacity, offering customers complete freedom of supplier choice when replacing ultrafiltration modules. It covers three Degrémont areas of expertise: drinking water, desalination and wastewater reuse.

SERVICE SOLUTIONS DegrémontoffersadiverserangeofServiceSolutionstohelplocalauthoritiesoperatetheirplants.Thelocalauthoritymaintainsoperationalcontrol,whilereceivingassistanceforspecificservicesandtasks,suchascommissioning,equipmentmaintenance,refurbishment,plantextension,specialistequipmentleasing,processanalysis,onlinepartsandequipmentpurchasing,andoperatortraining.

33 16FLAGSHIP PRODUCTS confirm Degrémont as the leader for technological innovation in water treatment

NEWPRODUCTS developed by Degrémont since 2010



MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER

CLEARGREENTM

Biological treatment of effluent containing high concentrations of ammonia. >CustomerbenefitCleargreenTM offers the opportunity to reduce aeration demand by 60% (compared with conventional activated sludge treatment) with zero reagent consumption while delivering the same level of performance.

CYCLORTM

Activated sludge treatment using a sequencing batch reactor.>CustomerbenefitComplete treatment process producing water suitable for discharge in sensitive areas. Exceptionally small footprint.

GREENBASSTM

Adjustment of sequenced aeration for activated sludge. >CustomerbenefitGreenbassTM reduces treatment plant energy consumption by continually fine-tuning the flow of air supplied to the biological treatment process.

GREENDAFTM TWTertiary phosphate removal by rapid flotation. >CustomerbenefitRemarkably effective in removing phosphorous with very low reagent consumption.

GREENDAFTM BWWBiofilter wash water treatment.>CustomerbenefitMinimises the size of upstream equipment, boosts treatment line throughput and maximises sludge concentration at the outlet.

METEORTM MBRBiological treatment of wastewater using moving bed cultures. >CustomerbenefitComplete treatment of wastewater with a very compact footprint.

METEORTM IFASBiological treatment of wastewater using combined cultures. >CustomerbenefitSupports broad load variations and meets the most demanding discharge regulations at a controlled cost.

ULTRAFORTM

Biological treatment using hollow fibre ultrafiltration membranes. >CustomerbenefitOptimum treatment quality to protect the natural environment and the public.Effluent reuse helps to protect water resources.

ULTRAGREENTM

Biological treatment using ultrafiltration flat sheet membranes. >CustomerbenefitA cost-effective solution that provides guaranteed water quality exceeding the most demanding standards, even where seasonal fluctuations are high.

BIOSOLIDS

DEHYDRISTM LIME Advanced sludge dewatering by pre-liming before centrifuging. >CustomerbenefitSignificantly improved dewatered sludge quality, compared with that obtained using post-liming processes.

DEHYDRISTM TWISTEnhanced sludge dewatering using piston press technology. >CustomerbenefitUp to 30% reduction in sludge bulk compared with conventional dewatering.

DIGELISTM FASTOptimum thermophilic sludge digestion system.>CustomerbenefitEven with heavy loadings, it speeds up the sludge digestion cycle and includes an energy recovery reactor at its outlet.

DIGELISTM TURBOEnhanced digestion of biological or mixed sludge. >CustomerbenefitHalf the digestion volume, higher biogas production and a 5 to 10 point gain in dryness.

DRAINISTM TURBOBiological sludge thickening system incorporating a preliminary concentration phase. >CustomerbenefitReduces investment outlay and operation costs, maximises treatment line productivity.

EvAPORISTM LTLow-temperature sludge drying system. >CustomerbenefitLess primary energy and extremely safe operation.

EvAPORISTM LELow-energy consumption sludge drying system. >CustomerbenefitEnergy consumption cut by nearly one third, highest level of operational safety available.

AIR

AzURAIRTM B-TWINBiological treatment of hydrogen sulphide and mercaptans. >CustomerbenefitA sustainable approach to odour pollution control.

AzURAIRTM BOOSTDeodorisation of wastewater treatment plants through advanced desulphurisation. >CustomerbenefitControl of odour pollution from wastewater treatment plants in warm climates.

AzURAIRTM SCANMonitoring and management of odour impacts at water treatment plants. >CustomerbenefitThis system combines monitoring, alert, prediction and maintenance to manage odour risks at the plant and in the neighbouring area.

THERMYLISTM 2STwo-stage sludge incineration process. >CustomerbenefitDrastically reduced energy costs achieved by using the heat value of sludge.

THERMYLISTM 2RSludge incineration process with energy recovery and production. >CustomerbenefitTransforms final sludge treatment units into a source of alternative energy.

THE INNOVATIONS GUIDE: A WEALTH OF SOLUTIONS Degrémont’snewinteractiveeditionofThe Innovations Guideshowcasesaround30newsolutionsconcerningmunicipalwastewater,wastewaterreuse,biosolidsandairquality.Itfeaturesdiagrams,3Danimationandvideostopresentinnovativewatertreatmentprocesses.

www.degremont.fr/innovations-guide


p. 54 Committed teams working alongside our customers

p. 56 Progressing employees’ skills

p. 58 Challenges shared with our partners

p. 60 Our commitment to the environment

YOUR SUCCESS _OUR COMMITMEnTS

WITH ITS CUSTOMERS’ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES IN MIND,

DEGRéMONT COMMITS TO TECHNOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF ITS STAKEHOLDERS AND THE ENvIRONMENT.

97% believe that Degrémont is a company that honours its COMMITMENTS.

91% of our customers state that Degrémont is a company that pays close attention toSUSTAINABLE DEvELOPMENT.

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Clément de Villepin Director of Human Resources, Sustainable Development and Risk Prevention

What motivates Degrémont employees? ClémentdeVillepin: Our internal surveys have revealed that our employees enjoy working for Degrémont because of its inter-national dimension and its environmental approach. Worldwide, whatever their activity, they are committed to solving the global chal-lenges our customers face at their local level.

How do you manage the global dimension and diversity of your customers? C.deV.: We have adopted a process-based management approach, standardised our systems and recast our internal organisa-tion. We are now able to deliver the same quality of service to all our customers wher-ever they are and whatever the issues to be resolved. This shift has not been without its

challenges, but we have come out the other side thanks to the values that have under-pinned Degrémont since its creation: respect for others – whether a Degrémont employee, customer, partner or supplier – authenticity and openness. These values have allowed our employees of 77 nationalities to evolve and work together, and to communicate in several languages, mainly English, French and Spanish.

What is sustainable development based on at Degrémont? C.deV.: Entrepreneurship spirit is the fundamental component of Degrémont’s DNA. Over the years, we have also boosted our capacity to better identify and manage risks, and to listen to and work with our customers. All these facets are strengths which enable us to establish a lasting re-lationship of trust which we know is essen-tial to succeed and grow sustainably with our customers.

COMMITTEDalongside our customersTEAMS WORkINGUnderstanding our customers, their needs, culture and challenges, and working with them through to successful outcomes: such are the goals of Degrémont’s teams which are key to sustainable development.

YOUR SUCCESS_OUR COMMITMENTS

77NATIONALITIES among Degrémont employees


éLOI GRANBOULANProject Manager

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CRISTHIANI CHITERO Director Employment and Human Resources Development

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After working in Degrémont’s South American subsidiary, I joined the head office in France. This shift has provided me with a better understanding of how the Group operates, its history and its strategy. I have also discovered a different cultural environment. Such experiences broaden your knowledge and your skills base. The questions I ask myself now are much more relevant than previously, and I am able to help others follow the same path as myself. I am far better able to grasp the extent to which the visions of the many people involved lock together. Internal mobility makes us more creative.”

INTERNAL MOBILITY MAkES US MORE CREATIVE “

Alongside creativity, I would add that internal mobility allows us to improve our methods. I first worked on a project in Curaçao. After two years in the Design-Build business, I moved to Bilbao (Spain) where I worked in the upstream aspects of construction projects, that is, engineering, purchasing and equipment shipment. I learnt from this site experience how to respond better and with greater foresight with regard to certain site requirements (stronger packaging for equipment and more practical packing lists), all of which facilitates the work of the people on the ground, and so improves the quality of the services provided to the customer. I logically advanced my career to the position of Project Manager. In 2011, I was asked to take part in the installation of a new global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. I was able to use my operational experience to give greater depth to the designers’ vision and help managers master this new system. A few months ago, I moved to the Equipment Business Area and I’m now learning about its specific needs while bringing to the table my own project management experience.”

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AND IMPROVES OUR WORkING METHODS

PROGRESSING EMPLOYEES’ SKILLSWE IMPLEMENT WORLDWIDE SYSTEMS TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP OUR EMPLOYEES’ POTENTIAL AND CAPITALISE ON THEIR EXPERTISE AND DIVERSITY.

COMMOn VISIOn AnD SHARED VALUESThe Degrémont Vision is a roadmap designed to guide the company towards

achieving its ambition of being ‘Committed together to water, a source of life’,

and is based on the company’s values and the Degrémont Way which defines

the behaviour and procedures to be shared by all employees.

SkILLS nETWORk AnD TRAInInGBeing part of Suez Environnement, employees are able to develop their potential

and extend their knowledge by sharing expertise and experience internation-

ally. Degrémont is consolidating its training policy by incorporating today’s new

customer requirements and evolving its learning methods and resources in order

to train its employees in best practices (management, technology, proposals,

project management at the Project Management Institute, sales methods, etc.).

TEAMWORk AnD SHARInGBased on a relationship of trust and mutual benefit, Degrémont provides its cus-

tomers and partners with the highest level of expertise with the systems it has

set in place to share working methods, technical knowledge and field experience.

DIMEnSIOn S, AS In SOCIAL AnD SOCIETAL In terms of nationality, language, qualifications, disability, age and gender, the

spectrum covered by the people who make up the teams of Degrémont is both

a valuable asset and a significant contributor to our success. Degrémont’s ap-

proach naturally ties in with that of our worldwide customers.

OnGOInG SOCIAL DIALOGUE Built around regular, open meetings with employee representatives, social

dialogue encourages two-way communication, and contributes to developing

Degrémont employee relations policies through the negotiation and implementa-

tion of company agreements.

SAFETY WITHOUT BORDERSSafetyisacorepriorityforDegrémontanditssuppliers.Degrémontplacesgreatemphasisondevelopingastrongerinternationalsafetyculturetoreducethenumberofaccidentsandeliminatedangeroussituationsandbehaviour.Inadditiontomanagersafetyinspectionsandsafetymeetings,anemployeeawarenesscampaignfocusesoncompliancewiththetensafetyrulestoavoidrisksituationsandworkstowardthesharedtargetofzeroworkplaceaccidents.


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DAYS OF TRAININGdispensed at Degrémont in 2012

SEVERITY RATEof accidents in 2012


CHALLENGES SHARED WITH OUR PARTNERSDEGRéMONT FORMS SOLID PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE THE ADDED VALUE OF ITS PROPOSALS, THEREBY ENSURING THE END RESULT IS GREATER THAN THE SUM OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTS.

LOCAL PARTnERSHIPS An international company, Degrémont boosts its local presence under each of

its contracts through local partnerships. In regions where we do not yet have any

presence, this reliance on strong companies, recognised within their respective

region, underpins the technical content of our proposals and the capacity of

our worksite teams. Their presence, knowledge of regulations and ability to put

together operation teams are additional advantages for our customers.

CIVIL EnGInEERInG PARTnERS As a water treatment expert, Degrémont forms partnerships with civil engineer-

ing firms for its design-build projects. Their civil engineering skills provide a key

complement to Degrémont’s engineering, assembly and commissioning expertise.

TECHnOLOGY PARTnERSHIPS As a specialist of water treatment processes, backed by the experience gained

from the many facilities it has installed and operated, Degrémont also works closely

with equipment manufacturers to develop and maximise new treatment solutions.

FInAnCIAL PARTnERS Degrémont has developed financial engineering that can extend as far as BOT

funding models. In such cases, the company and its financial partners provide

the capital required to build and operate a plant under a long-term contract.

PARTnER CUSTOMERS Degrémont tends to develop partnership relations with its customers whenever

the contractual context allows. In Australia, we found a contractual framework

structuring the relationship, including Alliances based on transparency and shar-

ing the risks and benefits.

GE HONOURS DEGRéMONT WITH AN ECOMAGINATION AWARD

On13December2012,GEpresentedDegrémontwithitsEcomaginationawardtomarkthetenthanniversaryofthepartnershipbetweenthetwocompaniesbasedonGE’sZeeweedmembranetechnology.UsedinDegrémont’sUltraforTMmembranebiologicalreactor,thisinnovativetechnology,appliedinsome60municipalandindustrialwastewatertreatmentplants,resultsinaveryhighleveloftreatmentquality.TheEcomaginationawardistestimonytoDegrémont’sabilitytoinnovateandprovidesolutionstoitscustomers’environmentalchallenges.


EXEMPLARY COOPERATION “

PER LILLEBø CEO of Cambi

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Cambi develops highly specific technology. The Degrémont teams have analysed it in great detail and know how to include it in their proposals. We work very well together because we share the same values, the same goals and even the same approach to project management. Degrémont is a reliable and experienced partner in whom we place the utmost trust on a worksite. They provide us with their command of the tender process and project management, and access to other markets through their international network.”

DEGRÉMONT THOROUGHLY ANALYSED OUR TECHNOLOGY“

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Cambi’s thermal hydrolysis technology is invaluable as it deals with two major areas of sustainable development for waste from wastewater treatment plants: energy recovery (production of biogas) and sanitised biosolids (health safety). It meets a need that can only continue to grow given population growth, and provides us with a differentiating response to current demand while paving the way for future needs. Our respective teams cooperate in an exemplary manner that ultimately benefits all parties: improvements to our processes and to Cambi’s technology through feedback from our experience. For the customer, the advantages are twofold: a lesser volume of sludge to be treated and lower operating costs.”

JOSé DEL CASTILLO Executive Vice President in charge of Europe, Latin America & Africa

The UltraforTM membrane biological reactor installed at the Aquaviva wastewater treatment

plant in Cannes (France).


OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENvIRONMENTPROTECTING WATER RESOURCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH, FACILITATING THE REUSE OF WASTEWATER, IMPROVING SLUDGE TREATMENT TO ENABLE ITS VIABLE RECOVERY AND REDUCING THE USE OF FOSSIL FUELS: AT A TIME WHEN GREEN GROWTH IS THE SUBJECT OF INCREASING DEBATE, DEGRéMONT IS MAKING ITS OWN CONTRIBUTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE. In Fréjus (France), the local authority, Communauté d’agglomérations

Var-Esterel-Méditerranée, set stringent requirements for the extension of the Reyan wastewater treatment plant with a 350,000 population equivalent capacity. To guarantee the water discharged into Fréjus Gulf is of excellent quality, the work carried out on the extremely constrained site demanded a compact design, high performance and reliable operation. The plant is now able to instantly meet the high fluctuations in population numbers during the tourist season while keeping noise and odour pollution to a minimum.


ECO-EnGInEERInG AnD OPTIMUM SOLUTIOnS Faced with high demand for drinking water, the urgent need to treat wastewater,

rising quantities of sludge and worsening water stress in some areas, Degrémont

customers seek to combine the best technology available with maximum value

for money. Degrémont develops and implements innovative technology to re-

duce the environmental footprint of its plants, thereby enabling local authorities

and industrial companies to achieve new targets for water resource protection,

biodiversity conservation and climate change reduction.

EnERGY EFFICIEnCY Energy and environmental efficiency are primary concerns for Degrémont custom-

ers. The challenges are enormous, both in industry - to enable competitiveness

– and in treatment facilities and buildings, where valuable carbon savings can

be made. Degrémont draws together technology, innovation and engineering

to address these essential challenges. The Energy Efficiency Guide sets out the

approach Degrémont adopts at its desalination, drinking water and wastewater

treatment plants (www.degremont.com).

ECOSYSTEM COnSERVATIOn Degrémont is continually improving its treatment technology as part of boosting

the role played by water treatment plants in protecting the natural environment

and biodiversity. Degrémont also implements specific conservation measures:

bird reserves in Fécamp (France), a wetlands area in Hermes (France) and an

ecosystem information trail in Le Moule (Guadeloupe).

LOCAL IDEnTITYDegrémont is committed to respecting the local environment and social fabric

through carefully considered architecture, elimination of noise and odour pol-

lution, local partnerships, dialogue with stakeholders and local residents, and

support for local sports and cultural initiatives.

GOOD CORPORATIONTheindustry’sfirstcompanytobeawardedtheGoodCorporationTM certificationin2009,Degrémontwasdistinguishedagainin2011andin2012.Recognisingresponsiblebehaviour,theauditcoversanorganisation’smanagementinrelationtoitsstakeholders(customers,suppliers,employees,etc.),itsenvironmentalprotectionpracticesanditscontributiontothecommunity.

ISO 14001DegrémontSAShasrenewedISO 14001certificationofitswatertreatmentplantengineeringbusinessandinnovativetechnologydevelopmentforthreeyears.

PROTECTING THE QUALITY OF SEAWATER


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