AVK sustainability report 2023 with links A4 - Flipbook - Page 22
IMPROVED PRODUCTION
AND USE OF WATER
RESOURCES THROUGH
IRRIGATION
Constant demographic increase requires a
larger production and a conversion to more
plant-based food production in agriculture
as well as better food management. This
also means a more sustainable way of
producing and handling food. At the same
time, water scarcity is a growing problem
globally.
CASE
“The Future of Egypt”
– from wastewater to irrigation
In 2023, AVK secured the contract for valves
for the transmission line and pumping
stations within the “Future of Egypt”
initiative. This ambitious project is an integral
part of a large irrigation project in northern
Egypt, covering an area of over 4,000
square kilometres and is connected to the
larger “New Delta” irrigation project, which
is expected to cover over 10,000 square
kilometres upon completion.
“The Future of Egypt” will use treated
wastewater for irrigation, which is essential
to preserve the environment, ensure water
and food security, promote long-term viability,
and reduce carbon emissions. Since Egypt is
heavily dependent on food imports, especially
wheat, food security through increased
agricultural production will be crucial for the
country’s stability. By expanding irrigation
capacity and the area of cultivated land, the
“Future of Egypt” project helps to increase
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Egypt’s own food production and reduce
dependence on foreign suppliers. This will
significantly reduce the need to import and
subsequently transport millions of tonnes of
food.
The water used comes primarily from the
Al-Hammam wastewater treatment plant,
which specialises in treating both agricultural
and industrial wastewater and reusing it for
irrigation purposes. This solution reduces
dependence on non-renewable sources of
water, as well as water from the Nile, which
has traditionally been Egypt’s primary source
of fresh water.
The order, consisting of 28 valves, was
received in January 2023, and covers the
first of six pumping stations and transmission
lines to distribute the purified water.
The valves have been manufactured and
thoroughly tested at AVK’s factory in Anhui,
China to meet the precise standards of the
project and to secure approval from our
customer, the Armament Authority of Egypt Water Department, prior to delivery.
For this project, we will supply butterfly
valves in three different sizes: DN2200,
DN2400 and DN2500, as well as hydraulic
tilting check valves in size DN2200.
AVK’s ability to meet our customer’s
standards and approvals has resulted in AVK
being awarded the contract to supply valves
for the remaining five pumping stations in
the project. We are proud that our valves
can be used in modern agricultural practices
that result in responsible water management
and strengthen Egypt’s ability to adapt to
changing climate conditions.
