Until now, most of the sewage sludge produced in Jordan has been stored in open areas or in landfills that are usually unsuitable for this purpose. This approach has a negative impact on the quality of the surface and groundwater in the affected regions and also causes high emissions due to the release of methane. In practice, it also means that existing resources remain unutilised.
Improving sewage sludge management
With the aim of improving the economic and ecological sustainability of sewage sludge management in the country, similar projects are currently being planned in many places. HUBER SE succeeded in winning the first such project at the beginning of 2024. HUBER and its subsidiary MENA-Water were thus able to set a first milestone.
The construction time to commissioning was only ten months, meaning that the turnkey plant with the greenhouse construction was completed in record time. The project was fully planned by MENA-Water and HUBER SE and coordinated by MENA-Water.
HUBER Sludgeturner SOLSTICE® for Muta Mazar wastewater treatment plant
After years of intensive consultation and in close co-operation with MENA-Water, we were able to secure the order for the supply of a HUBER Sludgeturner SOLSTICE® line including the associated control system, fans, safety and air-conditioning technology at the beginning of the year.
At the wastewater treatment plant in Muta Mazar in western Jordan, 1,500 t/a of sewage sludge from 70,000 inhabitants can be dried in a 12 x 80 m greenhouse with a dewatering capacity of 20% DR – a sustainable and climate-neutral solution that uses the available solar energy.
Sewage sludge becomes a valuable resource
The HUBER Sludgeturner SOLSTICE® is characterised by its ease of operation and high reliability. In future, the new plant will be fed manually with the help of wheel loaders. The treated sewage sludge will subsequently be processed into alternative fuel, industrial raw material or compost additive. This makes the sewage sludge a valuable raw material for the operator in future and can therefore add value for them.
HUBER SE is proud to be able to expand the international market and improve sustainability in the region.
