CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROJECT

Evaluation of bio-refinery wastewater and other wastes for the production of value added products such as mixed acid intermediates and biogas.
Optimisation of the Enzymic Hydrolysis process for the production mixed acid intermediates.
Pilot scale demonstration of the production of mixed acid intermediates using novel Inverted Phase Fermentation, a form of Enzymic Hydrolysis.
Utility Management study to contribute to the formulation of a strategy for water and wastewater management and the Engineering Integration of Heat and Utilities management for whole bio-refinery schemes.
Environment & Sustainability study to contribute the technological and environmental assessment of bio-refinery schemes.

EXPERIENCE AND FACILITIES

Part of United Utilities Group PLC, a company that is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100), United Utilities Water supplies water and wastewater services to 9.2 million (population equivalents) in the North West of England. The Company delivers some of the largest capital investment programmes based on a highly developed approach to project management, innovative system solutions that ensure best whole life cost. It strives to achieve high standards in areas including Safety, Environment and Quality at all times. Working in partnership with its clients, supply chain and employees, the Company offers options that lead to an affordable, and best in class solution.

United Utilities Water has been responsible for many innovative developments in the water industry. A notable recent development is Enzymic Hydrolysis, which has become the new standard for sewage sludge treatment in the UK delivering enhanced biogas production and superior pathogen control capability. The highly successful Enzymic Hydrolysis project at Blackburn that was supported by the EU LIFE programme (LIFE05 ENV/UK/00124, more information under www.enzymichydrolysis.com) was rated by the Commission as best of the best top five projects in 2008. The Company is considered one of the most innovative and most active in R&D in the UK water sector having won a number of prestigious awards in recent years including the 2005 UK Utility Week award for the environment; the 2007 International Energy Globe Awards (the World Awards for Sustainability); and seven Big Ticks by Business in the Community (BiTC) for its excellent contributions in many aspects of community life.

CONTACT

Dr. Son Le, MBE
United Utilities Water PLC
Asset Management and Delivery
Warrington WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1925 463812
Email: MS.Lee@uuplc.co.uk
web: www.unitedutilities.com