1. WATER – The Elixir of Life
Presentation by
Anant K. Upadhyaya
Sr. Vice President, Aquatech International Corp.
Canonsburg, PA, USA
April 29th, Chicago

2. Journey to Saudi Arabia
<-Desalination
Market of KSA
Destination  OR
? ?
PPT “Slide” from Nov. 2008
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3. Aquatech - Introduction
Leading player in the global water industry
28+ years of successful growth and performance
Worldwide offices in Canada, China, India, Italy, UAE, KSA and USA
Over 1000 Major Projects in > 50 Countries
Focus - Industrial and Infrastructure Markets
Process / Pure Water
Wastewater Treatment and Recycle and Reuse
Desalination
Zero Liquid Discharge
Global Headquarters, PA
Aquatech Systems Asia
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4. Aquatech - Desalination Solutions
6000 Tons /day - MSF – KJO, KSA
10 migd (45,500 m3/day) MED
30,000 m3/ day SWRO – KAIA, Jeddah, KSA
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5. Water Market – Saudi Arabia
Water -15 largest growth markets
Courtesy GWI
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6. Water Market – Saudi Arabia
Water consumption (Per Capita)liters/person/day
*230 lit./person/day →
* Courtesy - SAMA
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7. Water Market – Saudi Arabia
Urgent need to conserve ground water by increasing:
Supply of desalinated water
Wastewater recycling for secondary use and
Preventing water leakages are National priorities
* Data courtesy US-SABC
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8. Desal Water Market – Saudi Arabia
* Thirty desalination plants (2007):
6 desalination plants on
the coast of Arabian Gulf
24 desalination plants on
the coast of Red-sea
** Water production (2008):
1.1 billion cubic meters
3.4% increase from 2007
** Courtesy – US-SABC
SWCC desalination plants
* Courtesy - SWCC
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9. Industrial Ethos - Saudi Arabia
Have historical affiliation with U.S.A.
(most top executives are U.S. educated
& / or have children studying in USA)
To be a top global economy
To utilize the best technology
(have financial resources to afford it)
Have superb knowledge
“Saudization” is increasingly preferred.
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10. Imperatives of success – For U.S. Friends
Long Term perspective
Have patience
Sustained efforts
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11. Imperatives of success – For U.S. Friends
Choice of the right partner
Multiple PERSONAL visits
(Personal relationships are VERY IMP.)
Surviving the traffic in Riyadh
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12. Perseverance Pays - One year Later
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13. MANY THANKS
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