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Downstream Refining

Water is an indispensable yet challenging resource in refining operations. Process water must meet stringent quality specifications, while wastewater requires treatment to meet regulatory standards before discharge or reuse. As water scarcity grows, sustainable treatment solutions that assure process water quality, enable recycling, and effectively treat wastewater become increasingly vital.

Tailored Solutions to Reduce Environmental Footprint & Guarantee Compliance

For over 40 years, Aquatech has partnered with refiners to develop integrated treatment solutions that optimize water usage, ensure quality, meet compliance, and reduce demands. Discover how our expertise can optimize your end-to-end water management program.

Why Choose Aquatech?

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Advanced Recycling & Reuse Technology

Solutions are designed to efficiently recycle and reuse water within refineries, significantly reducing their reliance on freshwater resources.

Experience with Diverse Refining Processes

A proven track record of handling various refining processes, offering specialized solutions that cater to your specific needs of each process.

End-to-End Treatment Solutions

Aquatech serves as a single-source supplier for all aspects of water treatment and reuse, streamlining the procurement process and ensuring seamless technology integration.

Flow & Quality Flexibility

Aquatech’s solutions are designed to adapt to fluctuating water flows and changing crude oil quality, ensuring consistent and reliable water treatment performance.

Customized Solutions

Tailored solutions to meet the unique configuration and chemistry of each refinery, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. 

Solutions for Downstream Refiners

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Crystallization

Crystallization

Crystallizers

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BioMOD™ MBBR

BioMOD™ MBBR

Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor

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BioMOD™ MBR

BioMOD™ MBR

Membrane Bioreactor

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BioMOD™ DAF

BioMOD™ DAF

Dissolved Air Flotation

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BioMOD™ EGSB

BioMOD™ EGSB

Expanded Granular Sludge Bed

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BioMOD™ AnMBR

BioMOD™ AnMBR

Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor

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QUA FEDI®

QUA FEDI®

Fractional Electrodeionization Process

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R3MOD ARRO™

R3MOD ARRO™

Advanced Recovery Reverse Osmosis

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R3MOD AVMD™

R3MOD AVMD™

Advanced Vacuum Membrane Distillation

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Outsourced Solutions

Outsourced Solutions

Project Financing and Operations & Maintenance

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Mobile Water Solutions

Mobile Water Solutions

Rental Fleet of Water Treatment Solutions

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Aftermarket Services

Aftermarket Services

Water Audits, Spare Parts, System Upgrades & More

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BioFilmPro™

BioFilmPro™

Proactive Biofilm Control Technology

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The Latest News

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Raising the Appeal of Water Circularity: Key Considerations to Drive Sustainable Operations

Raising the Appeal of Water Circularity: Key Considerations to Drive Sustainable Operations

This whitepaper looks at water circulatory as a key practice for industrial water users to ensure business continuity and minimize environmental impact.

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Moving Towards Water-Positive: Holistic Water Stewardship Strategies for Industry

Moving Towards Water-Positive: Holistic Water Stewardship Strategies for Industry

This whitepaper advocates for holistic water stewardship strategies among industrial users to safeguard shared water resources and mitigate business risks.

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4 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Industrial Water Operations

4 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Industrial Water Operations

Outsourcing water treatment services can address the challenges of efficient industrial water management, reduce costs, mitigate risks, achieve sustainability targets, and enhance reliability by leveraging external expertise and technologies, providing a flexible solution for industrial end users.

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Aquatech Awarded Zero Liquid Discharge Project for Coal-to-liquids Plant in China

Aquatech Awarded Zero Liquid Discharge Project for Coal-to-liquids Plant in China

Aquatech was awarded a contract to provide a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant for a coal-to-liquid fuels conversion project by Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Co. Ltd., recycling over 55 million liters per day of wastewater, minimizing water footprint, and emphasizing Aquatech's expertise in ZLD.

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Aquatech to Provide Egypt's First Integrated Zero Liquid Discharge Plant with ETHYDCO Contract

Aquatech to Provide Egypt's First Integrated Zero Liquid Discharge Plant with ETHYDCO Contract

Aquatech has been awarded a contract by the Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (ETHYDCO) to provide a water treatment facility that includes the first integrated Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant in Egypt.

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Our Work

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Aquatech Helps Indonesia's Pertamina Reduce Freshwater Consumption with 100 MLD of Desalinated Water

Aquatech Helps Indonesia's Pertamina Reduce Freshwater Consumption with 100 MLD of Desalinated Water

Balikpapan, Indonesia

This project demonstrates how Aquatech helps industrial water consumers combat water scarcity while delivering the lowest total cost of water. Pertamina's 100 MLD desalination plant provides high-quality process water, supports sustainability efforts, and aligns with Indonesia's environmental goals.

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ETHYDCO Transforms Petrochemical Water Management with Egypt's First Zero Liquid Discharge Plant

ETHYDCO Transforms Petrochemical Water Management with Egypt's First Zero Liquid Discharge Plant

Alexandria, Egypt

Aquatech was contracted by the Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (ETHYDCO) to provide a water treatment facility that includes the first integrated zero liquid discharge plant in Egpyt.

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