SUEZ and VINCI Construction Grands Projects have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Serbian government for the construction of the first wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)in Belgrade.

The plant’s project aims to treat 423,000 m3 per day of wastewater, equivalent to 1,500,000 inhabitants. The new plant will positively contribute to the protection of the Danube and Sava rivers, reduce water pollution and improve the quality of life for the population. The project has 2 phases:

• the construction of the facility, executed by the consortium SUEZ / VINCI Construction Grands Projets; and
• the long-term operation and maintenance through a joint venture between Belgrade Water Works and Sewage (BVK) and SUEZ, including the training of local teams and the transfer of know-how. 

The new WWTP will be a modern facility featuring cutting-edge technologies to recover heat, reduce electricity consumption, and enhance biogas production. It aims to potentially produce renewable electricity via a photovoltaic project and includes advanced sludge carbonization technology to increase biogas production and reduce sludge incineration. The project offers significant environmental benefits, preserving water quality and biodiversity in the Danube and Sava rivers and producing local renewable energy for Belgrade residents.