Schneider Electric and MattenPlant sign milestone MOU in Singapore to advance wastewater sustainability challenges for tropical climates
- Singapore to be a testbed for first-of-a-kind collaboration to address sustainability and resilience of municipal water supplies and wastewater treatment in tropical climates.
- The first global MOU for Singapore-headquartered MattenPlant to jointly develop disruptive technologies to help local organisations meet new industrial water sustainability targets announced by Singapore’s Public Utilities Board (PUB).
- Schneider Electric and MattenPlant partnership announced during Singapore International Water Week (SIWW).
Singapore, 20 June 2024 - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a first-of-a-kind collaboration with Singapore-based wastewater treatment specialist, MattenPlant, to incubate technology in Singapore to improve the sustainability and future resilience of the nation’s municipal water supply and, ultimately, for urban centres in tropical regions around the world.
With Singapore's water demand at 440 million gallons daily and expected to double by 2065, improving system efficiency is crucial for ensuring water security and climate resilience.
Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two companies will bring together their local and global expertise in automation and water treatment to jointly identify, assess, and develop disruptive technologies to more efficiently treat and recycle municipal wastewater that are fit for purpose in tropical climates. The co-operation will also explore the implications for improving future industrial wastewater treatment, a process that currently requires significant energy consumption and produces high carbon emissions. Energy costs can account for up to 40% of total operation expenses in treatment plants.
A vital area of collaboration will be the integration of Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology, a novel method of treating municipal wastewater due to its energy efficiency, smaller footprint and resource recovery potential, with Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE), creating a single, digital platform for wastewater data curation, management, tracking and insights. EcoStruxure Automation Expert enables real-time data exchange between operational systems, improving plant efficiency across all areas, including design and construction, plant operations, and on-going maintenance.
The success of this collaboration would enable both companies to leverage their global reach and platforms to export their learnings and technology worldwide.
Yoon Young KIM, Cluster President, Schneider Electric, Singapore and Brunei said, “The interconnectedness between sustainability and resilience cannot be ignored. Thoughtful attention on water resource depletion and management, is critical to progress Singapore’s national sustainability agenda and anchoring it as a global hub for sustainability leadership and innovation.
This can only be achieved with data-driven insights from technology, coupled with deep expertise, and why our partnership with MattenPlant is so significant. By working together, we are creating a proven, future-ready solution for municipal and industrial water treatment for Singapore. This will be important for other countries with tropical climates facing similar decarbonisation challenges, ultimately extending the impact of our joint efforts across borders. This is the future in sustainable water management.”
Victor Lim, CEO, MattenPlant said, “We are delighted to work closely with Schneider Electric. Their EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform and stellar technical support have helped to accelerate the project schedule. We are also excited about the development of application libraries which will provide resources, such as pre-written code, that will ultimately benefit similar projects in the future, including faster development cycles and more robust software.”
The collaboration will also aid local organisations in meeting new industrial water treatment requirements, from Singapore’s Public Utilities Board (PUB), aimed at enhancing water efficiency and sustainability in industries like Electronics and Biomedical. The new requirements will help Singapore achieve water savings of 9 million gallons daily from 2035, equivalent to 15 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
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Yoon Young Kim
Cluster President, Singapore and BruneiYoon Young Kim is Cluster President for Singapore and Brunei at Schneider Electric. In his current role at Schneider Electric, Kim seeks to grow company regional presence as the leader of digital and sustainable transformation in energy management and automation. He spearheads efforts to drive more digital solutions, with focus on high-growth potential areas such as Data Centers, Buildings, Infrastructure and Manufacturing. He is also leading efforts in helping customers within these regional markets to operate more sustainably. Kim was most previously Cluster Country President for Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar for Schneider Electric – a role he held for over four years from 2016 to 2020. Kim brings with him over two decades of global experience in leading teams across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, South America, and Russia. This includes experience in the energy management and lighting industries, as well as a strong background in sales and marketing. He boasts a commendable track record of delivering commercial success across emerging markets in B2B, B2C, and B2G fields. As a strategic leader who is people-oriented, Kim is committed to inspiring teams to deliver consistent results in implementing impactful business initiatives and empowering all to make the most of their energy and resources. Beyond his role as Cluster President, Kim holds several board and advisory positions. These include serving as a Board Member of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore; a Board Member for UN GCNS (Global Compact Network Singapore); a Board Member at NaviX Solutions by Schneider Electric; and a Global DEI Board Member at Schneider Electric. In addition, Kim acts as a Sustainability Advisory Member to the Board at United Overseas Bank (UOB), one of the world’s leading banks headquartered in Singapore, with branches and offices across 19 countries in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Kim is fluent in four languages: English, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. He graduated from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He also holds multiple postgraduate degrees including a Master of Business Administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Master’s degree at FGV – Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Finance and Post-degree in Marketing from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing. Kim was born in Korea, raised in Brazil, and now Singaporean.Read more
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