Orion Engineered Carbons' R68m investment a boost for water conservation
Published: October 01, 2024<< BACK TO NEWS
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk hailed the launch of a R68 million water treatment plant at Orion Engineered Carbons South Africa as a major boost for water conservation.
Based
in Deal Party, the only carbon black producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, will now
pump treated wastewater from the neighbouring Fishwater Flats Wastewater
treatment plant and treat it onsite to meet its production standards for non-drinking
water use.
"Today’s launch is a testimony of what we are capable
of as a city when we work closely with big business.
"These symbiotic relationships can be in the interest
of the common good and not just the bottom lines of the business community.
"Thank you to the international and local management
of Orion South Africa for making today possible.
"It is truly a trendsetting step that will hopefully
encourage other major businesses to follow in their footsteps.
"Thank you for the vote of confidence in our city. We
truly appreciate your investment,” Mayor Van Niekerk said.
The usage of treated wastewater at its production
plant in Deal Party, frees up drinking water that will no longer be used by the
company and translates to a long term financial benefit as treated wastewater
is cheaper while also contributing towards the preservation of precious
drinking water.
Corning Painter, Chief Executive of Orion, says the
investment is meaningful since it contributes to water conservation in a
water-scarce area.
While several companies use treated wastewater from
Fishwater Flats for various applications, Orion South Africa is one of the
first to use large volumes of wastewater for the purpose of producing carbon
black.
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