Industrial Depollution & Resource Regeneration in China: Veolia China and Hubei Heyuan Delivers State-of-the-art Wastewater Treatment and Water Reuse Solution for Hubei Jinkong Gas's Ammonia-Alcohol Upgrade

  • The Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a capacity of 250 cubic meters per hour (m3/h), is capable of handling a diverse range of wastewater, including gasification wastewater, low-temperature methanol washing wastewater, cooling water blowdown, and other production and life wastewater

  • The Reclaim Treatment Plant, with a capacity of 500 m3/h, is primarily dedicated to replenishing the cooling water system.

  •  It reduces the annual raw water intake and wastewater discharge by over 2 million cubic meters.

  • This achievement translates into a remarkable reuse rate of 65%, marking a significant step towards water conservation and sustainable water management.

August,15, 2024 - Veolia China announces the successful commissioning of a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) project for Wastewater treatment and Reclaimed water reuse facilities of Hubei Jinkong Gas’s ammonia alcohol technology upgrading project together with its partner Hubei Heyuan Gas Co., Ltd. The BOT project fulfils Veolia’s commitment on operational excellence and resource efficiency. With an annual production capacity of 550,000 tons of synthetic ammonia, Hubei Jinkong Gas's project is a key industrial initiative in Hubei and Shanxi provinces. It also serves as a model for the sustainable transformation of the traditional coal chemical industry. Partnered with Hubei Heyuan Gas, Veolia has established a Joint Venture to construct and operate the state-of-the-art wastewater treatment and water reuse facilities tailored for the Jinkong Gas project.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a capacity of 250 cubic meters per hour (m3/h), is capable of handling a diverse range of wastewater, including gasification wastewater, low-temperature methanol washing wastewater, cooling water blowdown, and other production and life wastewater. The Reclaim Treatment Plant, with a capacity of 500 m3/h, is
primarily dedicated to replenishing the cooling water system. It reduces the annual raw water intake and wastewater discharge by over 2 million cubic meters. This achievement translates into a remarkable reuse rate of 65%, marking a significant step towards water conservation and sustainable water management. 

Leveraging Veolia's vast experience and innovations in the environmental sector, the project incorporates automation systems, digital operational applications, and water treatment equipment. This ensures stable operation with maximum performance efficiency. Furthermore, the integration with Veolia's Hubgrade smart energy efficiency center supports
the implementation of Industry 4.0 principles, enabling intelligent operation, management, and maintenance.

The BOT project is a testament to Veolia's ability to deliver complex environmental solutions that drive sustainable development. By reducing water consumption and pollution, the project aligns not only with China's 30·60 'dual carbon' goals but also the “Green Up” strategy newly set by Veolia for the coming years, promoting a green and sustainable industrial future to depollute, decarbonize and regenerate resources.
Christophe Maquet
Veolia Senior Executive Vice President, Director of Asia Pacific, CEO of Veolia China