This project emphasizes sustainable resource management, applying circular economy principles to optimize biogas valorization and water reuse, which are an integral part of Veolia's GreenUp strategic plan.
The comprehensive upgrade incorporates advanced technologies, including a ZeeWeed 500 membrane bioreactor system, anaerobic Biobed Advanced EGSB and CaptuRO, a high-recovery reverse osmosis system.
The bio-factory concept, where wastewater is transformed into valuable resources, is at the heart of this project. Veolia’s EGSB technology plays a pivotal role in producing high-quality biogas from wastewater. This green source of renewable energy is subsequently processed and used to heat water and buildings, creating a sustainable energy recovery cycle that annually prevents the emission of 548 tons of CO2.
The advanced CaptuRO technology ensures that 70% of the water used in the brewing process is efficiently and securely recycled and reused for cooling water, bottle washing and cleaning of vessels, saving a volume of freshwater equivalent to the annual consumption of close to 3,000 Belgian residents. This approach not only minimizes waste but also exemplifies Veolia's vision for a circular economy in the industrial sector.
Anne Le Guennec, senior executive VP for Worldwide Water Technologies at Veolia, said: "By allowing 70% of water reuse and creating a renewable energy cycle, we demonstrate that ecological innovation can go hand in hand with operational efficiency, in connection with our GreenUp strategic plan."
