Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

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Industrial Wastewater Treatment
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Infrastructure
Utilities
Business Model Description

Construct and operate water treatment facilities that treat industrial and oil-contaminated water using membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems for industrial waste-water and three-phase decanter technology for separation of oil from the water before discharge to the sewer system or for non-potable use, including irrigation and industrial needs.

Expected Impact

Enhance public health with increased access to quality water in urban and rural areas of Azerbaijan, while reducing water pollution caused by untreated water discharge into water bodies of the country.

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Updated: 13 Nov, 2023
Azerbaijan
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
10% - 15% (in IRR)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
< USD 50 million
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
> USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) Good health and well-being (SDG 3)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) Life Below Water (SDG 14) Climate Action (SDG 13)

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