Isle Utilities announces Metito a Core Sponsor
Metito joined The Trial Reservoir as a Core Sponsor to support the introduction, integration and commercialization of new technologies and solutions into the water sector. The Trial Reservoir is an initiative which provides funding to technology vendors in the water sector to facilitate ‘trial-before-buying’ tests with end-users. The initiative has a particular focus on technologies which will address the climate crisis/reduce carbon footprints and is open to technology vendors anywhere across the globe.
This is in line with Metito’s commitment to securing clean and safe water in the most ecofriendly ways through innovation and greener solutions and systems. The initiative also reflects Metito’s ongoing commitment to support the UN’s SDGs; goal 6 – clean water and sanitation, goal 7 – affordable and clean energy, goal 11 – sustainable cities and communities, and goal 13 – climate action.
Commenting on this, Rami Ghandour, Metito Managing Director, said; “ Innovation is key to sustainable water management and Metito is committed to support initiatives that aim to explore and introduce greener and more efficient technologies. The Trial Reservoir initiative, is a good platform for technology providers to reach utility owners faster and in a more systematic way. This will enable new efficient technologies to be commercialized in a more timely manner benefiting the entire ecosystem.”
The Trial Reservoir was created to address both the funding-for-trials challenge which every water utility struggles with and the cultural challenge we have in the water sector which drives the ‘trial then trial then trial again’ behavior of many utilities. The initiative is aimed at driving radical changes in how water utilities engage with new technology, in particular around the climate crisis.
The initiative was launched by Isle Utilities, the company behind the Water Action Platform for which Metito is also a founding member. Chairman, Isle Group, Dr. Piers Clark, said; “ We are adamant on making a difference in the unfolding water scenario and this initiative will become an enabler of true change in the water industry. Having onboard a global leader such as Metito. as a core sponsor, adds to the credibility of this initiative and more importantly provides a strong head start as they are providing us with in depth insights on key markets, their challenges and technology gaps, being present through its projects in over 50 countries in the most arid regions”.
About Metito:
Metito is a global leader and provider of choice for total intelligent water management solutions with operations covering three business areas: design and build, specialty chemicals, and utilities. With over 60 years of experience, the Group provides customized, comprehensive, and advanced solutions across the full spectrum of its industry; from clean to dirty water; desalination and re-use; industrial solutions (up to hyper pure water); investing into water and wastewater assets; and structuring both Greenfield and Brownfield schemes under project finance structures. The Group also provides custom alternative energy development and management solutions for utilities and corporations looking to uphold sustainable operations through generating clean, emissions-free energy.
Metito successfully developed and executed thousands of projects across the world earning it the trust of market leaders and a reputation for professional excellence. The Group was the first to introduce the reverse osmosis technology for desalination outside the USA in 1972 and the first to pioneer concession contracts with private entities under Build Own Transfer (BOT), Build Own Operate (BOO), and Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) schemes in the Middle East, and under Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreements for bulk surface water supply concessions in Sub Saharan Africa.
The Group is at the forefront of the water and wastewater industry with an impressive project portfolio that includes more than 3000 projects in more than 50 countries managed by over 4000 experienced and talented employees worldwide in strategically located operational offices.
