ASAR congratulates the Umm Al Hayman for Wastewater Treatment Company K.S.P.C. and the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects on the well-deserved recognition bestowed upon the Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Treatment Plant by the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED). The plant’s distinction as the “Best National Wastewater Project” at the Middle East Economic Digest Projects Awards 2024 underscores its significance and contribution to environmental sustainability and innovation in Kuwait’s wastewater treatment infrastructure sector.

This prestigious award is the latest in a series of accolades earned by this project, including the 2020 Middle East PPP Deal of the Year awarded by both Project Finance International (PFI) and IJGlobal, as well as a second-place ranking in the Wastewater Project of the Year category at the Global Water Summit 2024.

The Umm Al Hayman For Wastewater Treatment Company was entrusted with the development, design, financing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project valued at approximately USD 1.8 billion. With an initial output capacity of 500,000 m3 per day and the potential for expansion to 700,000 m3 per day, this facility stands as one of the world’s largest wastewater treatment plants.

We take immense pride in our role in supporting WTE Wassertechnik GmbH and International Financial Advisors (IFA), the project’s consortium, throughout the successful development of this landmark endeavour. Our team, led by Ibrahim Sattout and including Akusa Batwala Tuma, provided comprehensive legal counsel during the project’s procurement and development phases and continues to advise the Umm Al Hayman For Wastewater Treatment Company on the plant’s operation and maintenance.

We remain dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services that empowers our clients to achieve their business objectives with success and efficiency.