Global Opportunities
80%
of the world's wastewater is dumped largely untreated into the environment
*Source: UN WWDR, 2017
1.5 Billion
tons of COâ‚‚e/year (GWPâ‚‚â‚€) 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 is 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