Global Opportunities
80%
of the world's wastewater is dumped largely untreated into the environment
*Source: UN WWDR, 2017
1.5 Billion
tons CO₂e/year (GWP₂₀) emissions from water infrastructure and untreated sewage
*Source: Global Water Intelligence
4.5 Billion
people worldwide lack access to safely managed sanitation, putting their health at risk
8.2 Trillion
dollars of investment required in water resources infrastructure through 2030
*Source: OECD
800 Terawatt Hours
increased wastewater treatment and rising water quality standards will drive energy demand up, stressing both sides of the energy-water nexus
*Source: IEA & IWA
Wastewater Opportunities
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) face significant pressure to upgrade their facilities due to population growth, industrial expansion and tightening of regulations. This presents a variety of opportunities.
Environment
Footprint
Total Cost
Energy
Time
Sludge
Norwegian Wastewater Opportunities
+ 1,900
WWPTs require upgrade or expansion within the next 20 years
*Source: Norsk Vann
+ 55%
WWTPs considered non-compliant according to national regulations
*Source: Norsk Vann
186 Billion
NOK of investment required in WWTPs upgrades and expansions resources through 2040
*Source: Norsk Vann