GEA Decanters Support Largest Wastewater Treatment Plant in Egypt

GEA has supplied six GEA biosolids Decanter prime 8000 units to the West Delta Wastewater Treatment Plant in Egypt, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest in size and treatment capacity. The facility can process up to 7.5 million cubic meters of sewage sludge daily, making it a key infrastructure project in the region. The decanters enable efficient sludge dewatering, achieving energy savings of up to 50% compared to previous models due to their advanced deep pond design.

The project involved collaboration with leading Middle Eastern engineering firms Metito, Orascom, Arab Contractors and Hassan Alam. At the plant’s official handover ceremony in June 2024, GEA and its local partner Flowtech were honored for their contributions. The wastewater treatment plant is situated near Cairo on the Al Dabba road, serving as a critical resource in managing Egypt’s limited water supply, which largely depends on the Nile.

“The GEA biosolids Decanter prime 8000 was specifically designed for high-capacity municipal wastewater treatment, making it an ideal solution for this record-setting facility,” said Sunil Kumar, Managing Director of GEA Middle East.

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