The Aboitiz InfraCapital subsidiary Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., in partnership with the Davao City Water District (DCWD), continues to deliver significant social and economic benefits through the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP). This initiative is ensuring water security and improving living standards for over one million residents in Davao City.

Before AIC Water’s involvement, only 77% of DCWD’s customers had round-the-clock access to potable water. Today, thanks to the operations of the DCBWSP, 96% of households now enjoy 24/7 water supply.

As the country’s largest operating bulk water facility, the project currently provides 300 million litres per day (MLD). According to an independent study by Ateneo de Davao University, the project has generated more than PHP 15.5 billion in investments and contributed PHP 188 million in government tax revenues for the city in 2024 alone.

“For over 10 years now, AIC Water has been continuously committed to our goal of enabling businesses and uplifting communities across the Philippines through sustainable water solutions,” said Cosette V. Canilao, President and CEO of AIC.

The study further highlighted PHP 1.1 billion in gross revenue and substantial contributions to Davao City’s regional GDP. Ramon Aboitiz Tuason, Assistant Vice President for Operations at AIC, noted that the DCBWSP demonstrates the positive role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in delivering sustainable community benefits.

Looking ahead, AIC is preparing to replicate this success in Iloilo with a proposed PHP 5.12 billion bulk water project. The Iloilo City Bulk Water Supply Project aims to provide 86 MLD of potable water through another PPP model.

With a total portfolio of 320 MLD, AIC Water operates the Philippines’ largest bulk water treatment facility in Davao, manages end-to-end water and wastewater services for its Economic Estates, and holds a strategic stake in Balibago Waterworks, the nation’s fourth-largest water concessionaire.

Quick Reference Links

• Aboitiz InfraCapital
• Apo Agua Infrastructura
• Davao City Water District
• Ateneo de Davao University
• Balibago Waterworks

Aboitiz InfraCapital Water Strengthens Davao’s Economy Through Bulk Water Supply Project
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SPML Infra Limited, one of India’s leading infrastructure development companies, has announced a leadership transition aimed at strengthening governance and driving growth across its core water infrastructure and clean energy businesses.

Abhinandan Sethi has been appointed Managing Director of SPML Infra Limited, leading the company’s next phase of growth in water infrastructure and clean energy.

The company has appointed Abhinandan Sethi as its new Managing Director, following the decision of founders Subhash Sethi (Chairman) and Sushil Sethi (Vice Chairman) to transition into advisory roles. The move is designed to balance continuity of legacy expertise with a forward-looking approach to operations and strategic growth.

With a career spanning two decades in infrastructure and investment, Abhinandan brings international experience across water supply, wastewater management, and renewable energy. He has worked with global organisations in New York, London, and Singapore before returning to India to expand SPML Infra’s water EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) business and drive the company’s entry into battery energy storage systems.

Subhash Sethi, Chairman of SPML Infra, said: “This transition is part of our natural evolution. Abhinandan will bring fresh energy, strategic vision, and a global perspective to the company, while we continue to provide guidance in our advisory roles.”

Sushil Sethi, Vice Chairman, added: “With new leadership, SPML Infra is well-positioned to address emerging challenges in water and energy infrastructure while creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”

Abhinandan Sethi, Managing Director, commented: “I am honoured to lead SPML Infra at such a pivotal time. Our priorities will be to strengthen project delivery in water infrastructure, accelerate our clean energy portfolio, and continue building resilience through sustainable practices.”

Founded in 1981, SPML Infra has delivered more than 650 projects in water supply, wastewater, power and infrastructure. The company is ranked among the world’s top 50 private water management companies by Global Water Intelligence and has been a recognised player in India’s infrastructure sector for over four decades.

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• SPML Infra Limited
• Global Water Intelligence

SPML Infra Announces Leadership Transition to Drive Growth and Future Resilience
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Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, partnered with Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) to celebrate the RMN River Festival in Iloilo City, a week-long event dedicated to raising awareness about the preservation and protection of the city’s vital river system.

The festival highlighted Ilonggo culture, heritage, and the importance of river stewardship through activities such as a fishing competition, a community river clean-up, fingerling dispersal, and the traditional baroto (boat) race. AIC supported these initiatives to strengthen its ties with local communities and advocate for sustainable practices.

Christopher M. Camba, AIC Head of Corporate Affairs, said: “Our participation in the RMN River Festival is a reflection of AIC’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships with the communities we serve—in this case, Iloilo City. It’s not just about celebrating Iloilo’s rich culture and heritage—it’s about actively contributing to initiatives that protect our environment and create lasting impact for the Ilonggo community.”

AIC team members joined Ilonggo residents in hands-on activities that underscored the river’s ecological and cultural significance. The event culminated in the awarding of baroto race winners and the planting of seedlings, symbolising a collective effort to safeguard Iloilo’s natural heritage for future generations.

This initiative reflects AIC’s broader vision of integrating sustainability and community engagement across its infrastructure portfolio, which includes water solutions, digital infrastructure, transport and mobility, and economic estates (see business units).

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• Aboitiz InfraCapital
• Aboitiz InfraCapital Business Units
• Radio Mindanao Network (RMN)

Aboitiz InfraCapital Joins RMN River Festival to Celebrate and Protect Iloilo’s River Heritage
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SJ Group has appointed John Parry as Senior Executive Director for Water and Environment within its Infrastructure and Energy division. Based in Singapore, he will lead global growth and transformational projects across the sector.

With more than 30 years of international experience in water, environment and energy, Parry has held senior leadership roles at CH2M (Jacobs), MWH (Stantec), GHD, and Stanley Consultants. His career has focused on strategic growth, client partnerships, and delivery of complex infrastructure programs across the UK, Europe, USA, Middle East, North Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Parry will work closely with SJ Group’s regional and sector leaders in Singapore, Australia and worldwide to advance major projects including Snowy 2.0 in Australia, the Second Irrigation and Drainage Improvement Project (IDIP-2) in Kazakhstan, the Northern Wastewater Treatment Works in South Africa, and Tuas Port in Singapore.

James Phillis, Acting Chief Executive, Infrastructure + Energy at SJ Group, said: “His global expertise and recent leadership developing world-leading water programs and digital solutions in the United Kingdom will deliver value and innovation to our clients, communities and the environment. We look forward to working closely with John as he collaborates with regional and sector leaders to align delivery, build capability and strengthen our client solutions.”

SJ Group Appoints John Parry as Global Senior Executive Director for Water and Environment
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At the beginning of March 2025, Voith successfully commissioned the first Hydro Pocket solution in Japan at the Ohsawagawa hydropower station. Previously, the system could only be monitored remotely via a closed circuit. This new software application enables monitoring from commonly used devices through the Internet environment, laying the groundwork for further modernization.

The pilot project was implemented in close cooperation with Fuji Electric, which serves as the local customer interface and provided technical support throughout the project.

“The implementation of the Hydro Pocket system has revolutionized our operations by providing real-time insights and supporting a more data-driven approach. This has significantly improved our efficiency and paves the way for future predictive analysis” reports a representative of the customer, the Yamagata Prefecture local government. “We now see the value of having more data and insights coming from our plant. Therefore, we are exploring further with Voith and Fuji Electric to add more sensors and increase the duration of our Hydro Pocket data storage.”

The Hydro Pocket dashboard, delivered in Japanese, enables seamless local use and highlights the value of localized, customer-centric digital solutions. Plant owners can monitor, analyze and optimize their hydropower stations through a simple, cloud-based application.

“Key benefits include faster decision-making, increased performance and proactive issue resolution,” explains Dirk Fuchs, Head of HyService Digital & Automation at Voith Hydro. “Voith also provides additional insights and analysis with expert teams.”

The real-time access plant data includes energy production, plant operation status and grid connection status. Additionally, it provides historical trend charts, automated standard reports and combined operation and event data, transforming data into actionable insights. This significantly improves efficiency and ensures seamless integration into daily operations.

“We’re proud to see Hydro Pocket enter the Japanese market and support critical infrastructure in its digital transformation,” says Sunil Pandiri, Chief Service Officer, Voith Hydro. “With this first reference project in Japan, we are able to strengthen our position as a trusted partner for hydropower digitalization and demonstrate the value of data-driven services for long-term operational success.”

For more information about the Hydro Pocket solution and its benefits, please visit Hydro Pocket | Voith

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Memsift Innovations Pte Ltd has announced a pioneering research collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to develop innovative chemical-resistant hollow fibre nanofiltration (NF) membranes. These advanced membranes are designed to recover valuable chemicals from spent acids and bases in liquid-waste produced by the microelectronics and semiconductor industries, offering a sustainable alternative to existing practices.

The semiconductor industry, a cornerstone of modern technology, faces significant environmental challenges due to its intensive use of water and chemicals. Wastewater generated from semiconductor manufacturing processes is often laden with high concentrations of spent acids, bases, and heavy metals, making treatment both technically complex and financially burdensome. Current solutions, such as neutralization and incineration, are energy-intensive and environmentally damaging, creating an urgent need for more sustainable alternatives, especially as global regulations tighten.

“The collaboration between Memsift and SIT addresses the urgent need for innovative liquid-waste treatment solutions that prioritize sustainability and circular economy principles,” said Dr. J Antony Prince, the founder and CEO of Memsift Innovations.

This partnership focuses on developing a new generation of NF membranes with enhanced chemical resistance, selective permeability, and robust performance. Advanced materials such as functionalized graphene and hybrid organic-inorganic nanomaterials will be utilized to ensure the membranes can withstand the harsh chemical environments found in semiconductor wastewater. The membranes are tailored to recover over 90% of valuable chemicals, such as those used in stripping baths for removing photoresist and organic residues from wafers. The performance of these membranes will be optimized through cutting-edge characterization techniques and tested rigorously with real industrial wastewater. The technology will also undergo an onsite demonstration at a global microelectronics manufacturing facility in Singapore by the end of 2025.

The adoption of these NF membranes is expected to significantly reduce the volume of waste requiring downstream treatment and disposal, delivering tangible benefits such as lower operational costs, minimized energy consumption, and a reduced environmental footprint. Beyond the semiconductor sector, these membranes hold potential for broader industrial applications where resource recovery from high-strength wastewater streams is essential.

SIT will contribute its expertise in membrane design, formation and fabrication, along with property characterization and performance analysis. This complements Memsift’s industrial experience and intellectual property (IP) in advanced membrane technologies, creating a strong synergy for the development and optimization of advanced nanofiltration membranes. This exemplifies the impactful interplay between academia and industry to address an important problem in waste management.

Furthermore, SIT students will gain invaluable hands-on experience through this partnership, preparing them for future roles in sustainable engineering. At least three students from the Pharmaceutical Engineering and Chemical Engineering degree programmes will be involved in polymer processing, membrane fabrication, filtration equipment operation, and process analytical techniques.

“This partnership showcases SIT’s deep expertise in membrane technology and commitment to sustainability and innovation. By combining our research capabilities with Memsift’s industry experience, we are developing advanced solutions for high-value manufacturing sectors, while equipping students with hands-on skills to drive real-world impact,” said Associate Professor Zuo Jian, the principal investigator leading the research team from SIT.

This initiative reinforces Memsift Innovations’ position as an emerging player in sustainable water management technologies. The chemical-resistant NF membranes developed through this collaboration promise to redefine liquid-waste treatment in the semiconductor industry, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, sustainability, and resource recovery.

Memsift Innovations Partners with Singapore Institute of Technology to Pioneer Nanofiltration Membranes for Chemical Recovery
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Memsift Innovations Pte Ltd, an emerging provider of advanced membrane technologies for sustainable water and resource recovery, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris O’Connor as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. O’Connor, a seasoned financial executive, brings extensive expertise in corporate finance, investment management, and strategic business development to support Memsift’s growth and expansion.

Strengthening Financial Leadership for Business Expansion: Mr. O’Connor joins Memsift at a critical juncture as the company accelerates its commercialization of innovative membrane technologies to address challenges in brine management, chemical recovery, and sustainable desalination. His appointment underscores Memsift’s commitment to financial strength, strategic investment, and global expansion.

Mr. Chris O’Connor as Chief Financial Officer – Memsift Innovations Pte Ltd

With a career spanning investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance, Mr. O’Connor will play a key role in refining Memsift’s financial strategy, optimizing capital structures, and driving investor relations. His leadership will be instrumental in ensuring financial sustainability while positioning Memsift for long-term business growth and market leadership.

Extensive Expertise in Financial Strategy and Investment: Before joining Memsift, Mr. O’Connor served as Partner & Chief Investment Officer at Golden Rock Capital Advisers, where he managed investments and identified strategic growth opportunities. Prior to that, he held executive financial roles in Myanmar, including serving as CFO of Myanmar Industrial Port, where he secured an IFC (member of World Bank Group) refinancing  loan while restructuring the port’s balance sheet and financial operations. Additionally, he was the CFO of The American University of Myanmar, where he oversaw the financial budgeting and execution for the university.

Mr. O’Connor has also worked in entrepreneurial capacities with smaller companies, performing CFO, COO, and business development roles at Renew Solution in the UK and Asia. His early career included leadership positions at Deutsche Bank in London, where he headed up the Private Equity/Illiquid Assets Investment team within the Global Markets division. His investment expertise covered high-growth markets in Europe, Russia, Africa, and the Middle East. Before Private Equity at Deutsche Bank, he managed the US Equity Sales and Trading team in London and also worked at its New York City trading floor office.

“As Memsift continues to expand its market presence in water sustainability and resource recovery, having a strong financial leader is crucial,” said Dr. J Antony Prince, Founder and CEO of Memsift Innovations. “Chris’s deep expertise in capital management, investment strategy, and corporate finance will accelerate our strategic growth trajectory. We are delighted to welcome him to the leadership team.”

Driving Growth and Market Expansion: Mr. O’Connor’s appointment is expected to significantly impact Memsift’s business expansion efforts. With an increasing demand for sustainable water treatment solutions, Memsift is poised for rapid growth in key markets, including high-value manufacturing industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. His financial leadership will help the company navigate complex market dynamics, secure funding for large-scale projects, and build strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

The addition of Mr. O’Connor to the executive team aligns with Memsift’s strategic vision of becoming a global leader in membrane-based water management solutions. As the company scales its proprietary technologies and expands into new markets, his expertise in structuring high-value transactions, optimizing financial performance, and mitigating risks will be essential in maintaining sustainable growth.

Advancing Sustainable Water Management: Memsift Innovations is committed to transforming industrial wastewater management through cutting-edge membrane technologies that support a circular economy and resource recovery. The company’s proprietary solutions are designed to minimize environmental impact, reduce chemical waste, and enable the sustainable use of water resources in industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and mining.

Under Mr. O’Connor’s financial leadership, Memsift will further enhance its operational efficiency, drive profitability, and continue developing economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions for industrial waste treatment. His role will be instrumental in shaping financial strategies that support Memsift’s long-term sustainability goals and technological advancements.

A Vision for the Future: As Memsift continues to drive innovation in industrial water and resource recovery, the appointment of Mr. O’Connor marks a significant milestone in its journey toward global expansion. His expertise will help solidify Memsift’s position as an industry leader while ensuring the company remains financially robust and strategically agile in a competitive market.

“Joining Memsift presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking innovations in sustainable water management,” said Mr. O’Connor. “I look forward to working with the leadership team to build a strong financial foundation that supports Memsift’s ambitious growth plans.”

With a clear strategic direction and strengthened financial leadership, Memsift Innovations is well-positioned to accelerate its impact, expand its global footprint, and continue pioneering advancements in membrane-based water treatment technologies.

Memsift Innovations Appoints Mr. Chris O’Connor as Chief Financial Officer
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TeamSolve, a startup developing operationally ready, safe and trustable AI solutions for the utilities and industrial sectors, today announced the next chapter of its partnership with Balibago Waterworks—the largest provincial private owned waterworks system in the Philippines. During a comprehensive nine-month trial supported by ImagineH2O Asia, TeamSolve’s generative AI Knowledge Twin^TM was applied at two Balibago Waterworks facilities to improve asset performance, operational efficiency and workforce effectiveness.

Improving operations for water systems in the Philippines

Deployed at the company’s Water Supply Network in Capas and its Water Treatment Plant in Arayat, the TeamSolve Knowledge Twin^TM consolidated various sources of knowledge to streamline access for employees, enabling safer, more efficient task performance. These included insights and standard operating procedures from domain experts, continuous field observations and findings, troubleshooting guides, safety protocols, reports and workflows.

The Knowledge Twin™ was integrated into a natural language interface on WhatsApp, making it easy for Balibago Waterworks field teams to adopt. Alongside providing a singular access point for pertinent information and insights, the tool allowed teams to perform and log workflows, and capture new knowledge through text, image and audio inputs that helped update the platform. It also generated reports instantly, saving time while ensuring proper documentation. During the trial, the Knowledge Twin™ supported key workflows on leak surveys and repairs, water loss calculations, preventive maintenance, safety protocols and troubleshooting across all main water asset classes.

By implementing TeamSolve’s solution, Balibago Waterworks was able to gain time savings of 50 percent for field teams, ensure work consistency and upskilling, improve scheduling efficiency by about 30–50 percent and decrease time needed for new staff onboarding by 5x. Additionally, the transition from reactive to proactive and predictive maintenance will allow the company to improve asset performance by over 20 percent, while reducing non-revenue water over time with simple, yet effective tools.

Operating across a large, growing footprint of more than 90 franchises, Knowledge Twin^TM has unlocked new capabilities in the standardisation and streamlining of Balibago Waterworks’ operations—supporting its vision of providing reliable, sustainable and resilient water services.

“We know that the future is all about AI. At Balibago Waterworks, we want to ensure that we learn how to use this technology to our advantage, in order to provide our customers with better water service and optimise our business through all the benefits AI can deliver. Some people may be afraid of losing their jobs because of AI. However, our goal is not to replace humans with technology, but to use AI to help our employees do their jobs better. We thank TeamSolve for guiding us through this new horizon for our business”, said Ms. Criselle P. Alejandro, President of Balibago Waterworks.

“This partnership marks a significant milestone for TeamSolve, showcasing the transformative power of our game-changing Knowledge Twin™ in delivering swift and impactful results for the water sector. The trust that Balibago Waterworks has placed in us is met with TeamSolve’s unwavering commitment to scaling the Knowledge Twin™ effectively, while serving as a trusted digital partner to help it navigate a rapidly evolving tech landscape—empowering communities and setting new benchmarks for progress in the water industry”, said Mr. Robin Wong, Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of TeamSolve.

Company leadership

Founded in 2022, TeamSolve is led by four co-founders with extensive experience overseeing critical digital projects in the water industry:

• Mudasser Iqbal, Chief Executive Officer
• Robin Wong, Chief Commercial Officer
• Michael Allen, Chief Technology Officer
• Ami Preis, Chief Operating Officer

Co-founders Mudasser, Michael and Ami are repeat entrepreneurs from the water industry, having previously co-founded Visenti, a Singapore-based smart water analytics startup spun out of the SMART research programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Visenti was later acquired by American water technology provider Xylem in 2016. Meanwhile, Robin is a seasoned executive turned entrepreneur that previously led major key accounts and strategic growth areas with Xylem globally, overseeing the rollout of new technologies and entry into new market segments.

In 2024, TeamSolve raised US$2.5m through a seed funding round anchored by Singapore Government-backed Deep Tech investor and ecosystem builder SGInnovate, together with Burnt Island Ventures, a US-based early-stage venture fund for water entrepreneurs. The company also participated in the ImagineH2O Asia Accelerator programme, which played a crucial role in facilitating TeamSolve’s collaboration with Balibago Waterworks and helped co-fund the pilot project.

Designed for operations, TeamSolve’s Knowledge Twin™ is a patented, next-generation AI-powered digital knowledge companion™ tailored for utilities, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities across various sectors. It seamlessly integrates human expertise with data to generate advanced, on-demand insights, enabling better planning of future operations, enhancing alarms or crisis response, and monitoring system-wide asset health. Acting as a dynamic knowledge base, it consolidates historical asset and incident data, expert wisdom, troubleshooting manuals, operating procedures, and field findings. With its user-friendly, natural language interface, the Knowledge Twin™ empowers field teams by delivering precise information when and where it is needed, revolutionising operational efficiency and decision-making.

Expanding TeamSolve’s footprint in ASEAN and beyond

Over the next three years, TeamSolve will partner with Balibago Waterworks to roll out the Knowledge Twin^TM across the latter’s entire portfolio of over 90 franchises outside Manila, which serve approximately two million people. The companies will also collaborate on driving digital transformation, and on strengthening TeamSolve’s presence in the Philippines. Simultaneously, TeamSolve will expand its presence in Singapore—where it is headquartered—while conducting trials in Fiji, Malaysia, Africa, Australia and North America.

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bNovate Technologies, a groundbreaker in innovative water monitoring solutions, has announced a new strategic partnership with Greenson Technology Sdn. Bhd., a leading environmental solutions provider in Malaysia.

This exclusive agreement marks bNovate’s second major partnership in Asia, focusing on enhancing the quality and efficiency of water utilities across Malaysia. The partnership aligns with Malaysia’s growing need to address water scarcity and management challenges, which experts predict could lead to a nationwide crisis by 2030 if left unaddressed.

Under the terms of the agreement, Greenson Technology, led by Director Carson Chong, will serve as the exclusive distributor of bNovate’s cutting-edge water monitoring solutions within Malaysia’s utility sector. This collaboration represents a significant step in bNovate’s strategy to expand its footprint in Asia following the success of its initial partnership with MattenPlant in the region. The partnership is poised to provide Malaysian utilities with the necessary tools to combat the country’s pressing water management issues, especially climate pressures and infrastructure challenges.

Tackling Malaysia’s water issues

Malaysia has been grappling with severe water management challenges, leading to significant financial and resource losses. Between 2018 and 2022, the country lost an estimated US$1.7 billion due to wasted water, exacerbating the financial strain on an already stressed infrastructure. The combination of a perceived low cost of water and increasing climate-related pressures has heightened the risk of a water crisis by 2030, as noted by local officials. The imbalance in water supply across states, coupled with outdated infrastructure, further complicates the situation, with some regions facing potential water shortages during dry seasons.

Malaysia’s water infrastructure is at a critical juncture,” said Carson Chong, Director of Greenson Technology.

“The inefficiencies in the current system are not just local issues but national concerns that could hinder our country’s development if not addressed promptly. Our partnership with bNovate Technologies is a crucial step toward equipping Malaysian utilities with the advanced tools to monitor, manage, and improve water quality and distribution. We are confident this collaboration will substantially benefit the Malaysian public and help mitigate the impending water crisis.”

Innovative solutions for a growing problem

bNovate Technologies has been at the forefront of water monitoring innovation, providing solutions that ensure real-time monitoring and high accuracy in detecting waterborne contaminants. These technologies are designed to address the challenges faced by Malaysia’s utilities sector, particularly in managing raw water quality and improving production processes. With Malaysia’s utility market being a key focus for bNovate Technologies, this partnership with Greenson Technology is expected to significantly enhance the ability of local utilities to deliver safe and reliable water to their communities.

We are thrilled to partner with Greenson Technology to bring our proven solutions to Malaysia,” said Julian Lowe, Head of Sales at bNovate Technologies.

Our technology has been successfully deployed in various regions to monitor and improve water quality, and we believe that it will be instrumental in helping Malaysia tackle its water challenges. This partnership furthers our commitment to strengthening our presence in Asia and contributing to sustainable water management solutions.”

bNovate Technologies’ new distribution partnership to help address water crisis in Malaysia
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The dam area covers 2,226.44 Ha which can accommodate up to 314,7 million cubic meters of raw water. It also can irrigate 22,000 hectares of rice fields providing 13.9 cubic meters per second of raw water for irrigation, public water necessities and industrial needs. Karian Dam is a crucial infrastructure for the area. “The Karian Dam is one of Indonesia’s biggest dams,” said Joko Widodo, the Indonesian President at the inauguration ceremony in Banten. This project, which required a public investment of IDR 2.27 trillion (US$ 146 million), is not just about size, it is a key to a sustainable future for the region.

An efficient data collection
One of the key challenges faced during the implementation of the Karian Dam project was the need for significant data collection. PcVue was chosen by the engineering company for its user-friendliness and flexibility. Mr. Satrio, director at PT Sartika Mitrasejati, noted that “PcVue was easier to use than other products” highlighting the software’s intuitive interface and cutting-edge features. PcVue software allows the team to supervise the dam’s water flow and integrate multiple subsystems in a single platform. The real challenge was to be able to collect data despite the great distance covered along the river. PcVue’s adaptability and scalability were pivotal in overcoming this challenge.

A helpful technical support
Mr. Satrio mentioned, “PcVue’ support team was very accommodating and ensured that all our requests were met.” highlighting the team’s dedication to providing quick and efficient technical support.

Many interfaces with other products
The successful implementation of the dam project relied on tailored features to meet the unique demands of its infrastructure. PcVue was interfaced with various other systems thus improving the operational efficiency of the dam as it provides a consolidated information platform for the operator:

– Remote monitoring through WebVue platform;
– Complete reporting using Dream Report;
– Integration of 8 CCTV cameras using Onvif protocol to confirm critical water level alarms visually;

A project with not only economic but also social impact
As the largest dam in Indonesia, the Karian Dam project is not just about breaking records, it’s about making a real difference in people’s lives. Although the project is still expanding with the addition of several telemetric stations, the dam is already changing lives. Not only boosting the region’s agriculture efficiency but also serving as a vital tool to prevent floods.

This project also helps on a global scale. Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, faces a significant challenge as it continues to sink at an alarming rate. This subsidence, primarily caused by excessive groundwater extraction, threatens the city’s infrastructure and more importantly, the well-being of its inhabitants. The Karian Dam presents a crucial solution to this problem by providing a new and reliable source of water thus reducing the city’s dependency on groundwater, the dam helps mitigate the subsidence issue. The Karian dam is therefore not only a vital infrastructure project for water management and agricultural efficiency, but also a key player in meeting Indonesia’s environmental and societal challenges.

PcVue is proud to play a pivotal role in a project helping communities on such a large scale.

√ Customer: Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing
√ System Integrator: Scada System Integrator PT. Sartika Mitrasejati

TECHNICAL POINTS
– PcVue Version 16
– 3 PcVue clients
– 5000 Tags
– WebVue 5 concurrent client
– Dream Report
– Modbus & OPC communication
– Onvif cameras for CCTV

RESULTS

– A project with positive economic and social impact – Avoid floods in the region and allow irrigation for agriculture – Data collection for long term analysis and statistics of local weather conditions – Ready for future expansion with planned addition of several telemetric stations

For more information, visit: www.pcvuesolutions.com

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