Cannon Artes has commenced construction on a cutting-edge wastewater treatment and reuse facility, set to serve one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the Middle East. Located in Qatar, the system is being built to address the water recovery demands of a major polyolefin plant, treating up to 25,000 cubic meters of effluent and cooling-tower blowdown water daily. Once operational, the plant will recover approximately 780 cubic meters per hour, adhering to a Near-Zero-Liquid-Discharge philosophy that significantly surpasses environmental regulatory standards. This achievement underscores Cannon Artes’ commitment to sustainable solutions, as nearly 80% of the treated water will be recovered and reused.
Chosen as the supplier of choice in early 2024, Cannon Artes was selected for its capability to deliver highly efficient, large-scale industrial wastewater treatment systems. “Our project scale and technology meet some of the most stringent environmental and efficiency standards," remarked Alessio Liati, Sales Director at Cannon Artes. "The sheer magnitude of the project speaks for itself—covering an area comparable to three football fields and equipped with over 1,600 reverse osmosis membranes, 360 ultrafiltration modules, and more than 17,000 square meters of active MBR membrane surface.”
The wastewater treatment and reuse plant forms a part of a nearly 2 billion USD development for a new polyethylene facility that boasts an annual capacity nearing 2 million tons across two polymerization units. Cannon Artes’ system integrates advanced membrane technology to handle two primary wastewater streams: industrial effluents and cooling water blowdown. Utilizing its proprietary EmbioArt® Membrane BioReactor (MBR) technology, industrial effluents undergo biological treatment, while ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) processes handle cooling water blowdown, allowing for substantial water reuse. The combined treatment capacity for the facility is close to 1,000 cubic meters per hour.
Additional features of the facility include a sophisticated remineralization system capable of processing 600 cubic meters per hour. Equipped with six advanced calcite filters, this unit adjusts pH levels and minimizes the corrosivity of the treated water, thereby setting a new standard for industrial water remineralization technology.
Construction began in August 2024, with infrastructure set for completion in six months, targeting early 2025, while full mechanical completion is expected by Q4 2025. The project’s ambitious timeline highlights Cannon Artes’ comprehensive approach to large-scale industrial projects, encompassing process design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and delivery. All systems and components are fully customized to meet specific client requirements, integrating advanced technologies like EmbioArt® MBR, UF, and RO to ensure one of the most efficient and environmentally responsible water-reuse facilities on the market.
Through this project, Cannon Artes reinforces its reputation as a global leader in customized wastewater treatment and reuse solutions for a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, textiles, and food and beverage. With successful implementations in over 80 countries, Cannon Artes continues to deliver reliable, sustainable, and effective water treatment solutions to clients around the world.
