지난 17일 Abengoa가 가나의 수도에 아크라(Accra) 해수 담수화 플랜트 및 환경 구역을 공식적으로 취임했다. 이번 플랜트는 가나와 서아프리카 지역 전체에서 최초의 담수화 시설로 의의를 가진다.

지난 두 달 동안 수처리를 운영해 온 이 플랜트는 하루 6만㎥의 담수를 공급할 수 있으며, 아크라와 주변 지역 부근 내에 거주하는 50만 명의 주민에게 충분한 양의 물을 제공한다. 처리된 담수는 가구 및 산업체에 분배되는 25년 기간의 시공·소유·운영·거래(BOOT) 모델에 따라 가나 수자원공사(Ghana Water Company)에 판매된다. 이 프로젝트는 또한, 25년 동안 약 130만 달러의 예상 수익을 가지며, 400여 개의 직·간접적 일자리를 생산해 낼 것으로 기대된다.

 

 

 

On Friday, April 17, Abengoa, a global company that applies technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, officially inaugurated the Accra Sea Water Desalination plant -- the first desalination facility in the country of Ghana and the West Africa region as a whole (see: "Abengoa begins construction on the first desalination plant in western Africa").

The plant, which has already been treating water for the last two months, is able to supply 60,000 m3/day of fresh water, sufficient for 500,000 residents within the vicinity of Accra and the surrounding areas. The desalinated water is being sold to Ghana Water Company Ltd., under a 25-year build-own-operate-transfer model for distribution to households and businesses. The project is expected to create some 400 direct and indirect jobs with revenue forecast of about $1.3 million over the 25-year period.

 

Several key political and civic leaders from all over the country attended the inauguration ceremony, a testimony to the importance of the project. His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, president of Ghana, was one of many who commended the plant for the influence that this safe and reliable supply of water will have in the region.

 

Manuel Sanchez Ortega, vice chairman and CEO of Abengoa, commented, "We are honored to be able to work with Ghana towards sustainability and economic development. This project is the perfect example of Abengoa's commitment to help fight water scarcity in those places faced with shortage issues. I am confident that this plant will inspire other countries in the region thanks to its unique development model and advanced technology."

 

[출처 = Water World / 2015년 4월 20일]