Qatargas has showcased its new technology through which the country could daily save around 5,000 cubic metres of water or equivalent to the daily water needs of about 20,000 people.

The new technological initiatives
were showcased by Qatargas at the Qatar Petroleum Environment Fair 2014 with
the theme “Use of Water in the Oil and Gas Industry”.

Qatargas has a themed stand at the fair, focusing on its initiatives to reduce the consumption of water and increase its reuse. The fair will conclude on Saturday.

Through its biological-membrane bio-reactor (MBR) and tertiary reverse osmosis (RO) technologies, Qatargas said an overall reduction of 60-70% in water requirement (consequently less wastewater generated) will be achieved as a result.

The MBR cleans the water through a filtration and biological process. Reverse osmosis produces desalinated water for reuse, said Qatargas, whose total daily water requirement is expected to reach around 7,500 cubic metres by 2016-2017.

Wastewater management is one of many initiatives in Qatargas that demonstrate its commitment towards maintaining the highest environmental standards.

It is also presenting a paper, “Wastewater Treatment at Qatargas; Reduce, Recycle and Reuse”, highlighting the various projects aimed towards water conservation.

As in previous years, the fair is open to the public and is more of a community activity rather than a corporate initiative. An interactive game at the stand provides visitors with useful tips on saving water at home – turning off the water while brushing teeth, using washing machines and dishwashers only with full loads, washing cars and bikes using a bucket, etc.

A colouring zone, also themed around water conservation, has been set up for children.