Cambi enters India with a landmark contract in Mumbai
Asker, Norway, 6 January 2025
Cambi India Private Limited has signed a contract to supply India's first thermal hydrolysis process (THP) systems to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) at the Versova wastewater treatment plant. DRN Infrastructure, a large and experienced Indian construction and engineering company, will build the project.
At Versova the thermal hydrolysis will improve the processing of the biological sludge, on which it is most effective, reducing required anaerobic digester volume up to 2/3 and improve energy yields. The THP installation will also improve the overall dryness of the final biosolids product, reducing its volume significantly. The nutrient-rich biosolids meet the requirements in the US EPA 503 Regulation for Class A biosolids, which means they can be safely recycled to land, benefiting Mumbai's circular economy and farmers' crop yields, and completely avoiding the risk of spreading diseases. It has the added benefit of significantly reducing biosolids odour, cost of storage and climate emissions.
The THP units will be manufactured to withstand Mumbai's hot and wet coastal climate, ensuring longevity and reliability. Cambi will also supply digester coolers and steam boilers. The contract includes comprehensive operational support and maintenance services from Cambi, ensuring long-term operational stability and efficiency.
Per Lilleboe, CEO of Cambi, expressed his enthusiasm about the project:
"I am very pleased that Cambi will soon deliver its first project in India. We look forward to partnering with DRN Infrastructure and the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai on a transformative project for Mumbai.
Integrating thermal hydrolysis at the Versova wastewater treatment plant is a significant step for Cambi's mission to facilitate a swift transition to sustainable urban communities in India through innovative infrastructure solutions. It is an honour to become part of Mumbai’s current efforts to clean its wastewater and help harness the full power of anaerobic digestion by delivering our thermal hydrolysis technology, to address climate, circular economy, and energy challenges."
For more information, please contact:
• Per Lillebø, CEO Cambi ASA, +47 918 88 365, per.lilleboe@cambi.com
• Dr. PKC Bose, Chairman, Cambi India Pvt. Ltd., Executive Advisor to Global Board of Directors, +91 9890006968, pkc.bose@cambi.com
Note on contract value:
Category Medium
NOK million 50-100
About Cambi:
Cambi is a global supplier of biogas technology and solutions for wastewater treatment plants and anaerobic digestion facilities. Since 1992, it has retained market leadership through continuous innovation and a robust portfolio of proven and patented technologies. With strong project delivery and customer support capabilities, the company has delivered many well-performing installations in 27 countries on six continents.
Cambi's thermal hydrolysis process increases renewable energy output, reduces operational costs, and minimises greenhouse gas emissions. It is suitable for all biosolids outlets, including land application and thermal processes such as drying, pyrolysis, and incineration. Thermal hydrolysis is compatible with all sludge and waste treatment regulations and easy to integrate at new and existing anaerobic digestion sites.
Cambi is listed on Euronext Growth Oslo, a multilateral trading facility in Euronext, Europe's largest stock exchange platform. Find out more at cambi.com.