TAQA Water Solutions has awarded a $25.8 million (AED 95 million) contract to Electro Mechanical Company LLC to develop an advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system across its wastewater treatment infrastructure.
The project was unveiled at the IDRA World Congress 2024 and it aims to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and capacity.
It will integrate Siemens’ SCADA technology with consultancy support from TVA Engineering.
The centralised system will connect 91% of TAQA Water Solutions’ wastewater collection and treatment network, which covers over 13,000 kilometers, 43 treatment plants, and 260 pumping stations across Abu Dhabi.
More than 2,000 high-performance sensors, transmitters, and instruments will enable real-time monitoring and control, creating a seamless and efficient oversight system.
The SCADA system is set to increase wastewater treatment capacity by approximately 20% while reducing the carbon footprint of treatment plants by up to 13%, equivalent to nearly 6,500 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually.
The system promises operational savings, including a 12% reduction in maintenance costs and over AED 10 million in annual energy savings.
The SCADA technology will enable proactive maintenance, enabling the early detection of breakdowns, wastewater overflows, and leaks. By leveraging real-time data and AI-driven insights, the company plans to optimise operational efficiency and align infrastructure upgrades with actual needs.
In addition to enhancing performance, the SCADA upgrade integrates cutting-edge cybersecurity measures and physical security enhancements to safeguard critical infrastructure.
