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SEPTECH WASTEWATER SIGNATURE PROJECTS

Sharjah Municipality, Kalba

Project Name: Sharjah Municipality Capitox extended aera�on sewage treatment plant Client/Operator: Sharjah Municipality Loca�on: Kalba, Sharjah, UAE Project Size: STP processing 1,100m³/day Services Provided: Design and installa�on of Extended Aera�on Treatment Plant Products Provided: Capitox Extended Aera�on Sewage Treatment Plant

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Project Name: Yas Island Worker Camp Sewerage Treat Plant (STP) Client/Operator: Aldar Loca�on: Yas Island Worker Camp Sewerage Treat Plant (STP), Abu Dhabi, UAE Project Size: STP processing 3,000m³/day Services Provided: Concept, design and installa�on of STP for Yas Island construc�on worker camp Products Provided: STP with Moving Bed Biological Reactor (MBBR) producing water suitable for irriga�on purposes

Al Reef Villas, Abu Dhabi

Project Name: Al Reef Villas Client/Operator: Manazel Real Estate Loca�on: Al Reef Villas, Abu Dhabi, UAE Project Size: STP processing 1,000m³/day Services Provided: Concept, design and installa�on of STP for Al Reef Villas (1100 villa complex) Products Provided: STP with Moving Bed Biological Reactor (MBBR) producing water for irriga�on purposes

Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi

Project Name: Sir Bani Yas Hotel Development (3 STP Plants) Client/Operator: Hilalco Loca�on: Sir Bani Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Project Size: STP processing 120m³/day, 20m³/day and 15m³/day Services Provided: Supply, installa�on & commissioning of UTB STP plants Products Provided: Underground Trickling Bioﬁlter and pumping sta�ons

Wadi Al Helo, Sharjah

Project Name: 30 Nos. and 50 Nos. Villas Compound at Wadi Al Helo Client/Operator: Sharjah Municipality Loca�on: Wadi Al Helo, Sharjah, UAE Project Size: STP processing 70m³/day Services Provided: Supply and installa�on of Sewage Treatment Plant Products Provided: Underground Trickling Bioﬁlter (UTB)

Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

Project Name: Al Maha Desert Resort (3 STP Plants) Client/Operator: Al Maha Desert Resort Loca�on: Dubai, UAE Project Size: STP processing 80m³/day, 25m³/day and 15m³/day Services Provided: Supply and installa�on of Sewage Treatment Plant Products Provided: Underground Trickling Bioﬁlter (UTB) Septech UTB ABU DHABI OFFICE DUBAI OFFICE SHARJAH OFFICE JEDDAH OFFICE RIYADH OFFICE MUSCAT OFFICE P.O. Box 73374 P.O. Box 27930 P.O. Box 5985 P.O. Box 7219 P.O. Box 25808 P.O. Box 583 T: +971 2 627 3188 T: +971 4 408 8777 T: +971 6 542 0888 T:+966 1223 46969 T: +966 1129 14788 T: +968 245 04280 F: +971 2 627 3185 F: +971 4 408 8788 F: +971 6 542 0332 T: +966 1223 46868 F: +966 1129 16322 Underground Trickling Biofilter septechholdings.com RedefiningWater SHL Global Investments

SHL Global Investments is a leading investor operating in the global growth markets across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Since A typical diagram of the UTB Sewage Treatment Plant inception, it completed the acquisition of industry recognised brands including Septech, New Water Corporation and a number of specialised engineering, manufacturing and technology companies across the G.C.C., thereby creating the deepest bench of engineering experience across global growth markets. Employing over 400 people, the Group has 10 country oﬃces and 7 manufacturing facilities spread across 3 regional hubs in Australia, Spain and the United Arab Emirates.

Local presence across these markets provides the group with unmatched expertise, know-how, proprietary transactional access and the ability to SLUDGE RETURN grow partner businesses across borders. SHL Global Investments shareholders and management currently manage sector and in-country value SIPHONS (ICV) specific investments for these subsidiary group companies, encompassing full-service Asset Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Finance. 1 2 3 4 5 Investments managed by the group have holdings in sectors including manufacturing, water infrastructure, engineering and oil and gas. The PRIMARY SECONDARY SECONDARY CLARIFIER group’s current portfolio of shareholders include industry leaders and private long-standing investors. RAW SEWAGE TRICKLING SEWAGE SEWAGE SEWAGE BIOFILTER-1 No. 1 The group has set the standard for infrastructure related investments through its investment into a regionally built infrastructure wastewater FEED INLET TANK TANK-1 TANK-2 (HUMUS TANK) business which started in 1997 and has 18 years of proven track records for delivering projects on time and budget, the highest corporate governance and transparency and a wealth of capabilities to take on projects of almost any calibre from an engineering or financial standpoint. 10 9 8 7 6 Expanding on this investment, SHL Global Investments further invested into New Water Corporation (NWC) and its world class recognised team to cement its position as one of the most advanced integrated water and wastewater engineering companies globally which currently holds some TSE CONTACT TRICKLING TRICKLING CLARIFIER CLARIFIER -2 of the most advanced Intellectual Property available in the market. Through this investment, the formation of New Water Corporation was OUTLET TANK (+ PVC WEIR & BAFFLE) BIOFILTER BIOFILTER -2 (PUMPWELL/ integrated into the portfolio of SHL and a globally recognised team has emerged today capable of handling a wider range of the world’s challenges (+ CHLORINATOR) MIXING TANK) in the water industry globally. SHL Global Investments is committed to the highest environmental, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance standards. The group’s subsidiaries have leading industry recognised certifications and registrations which are all fully compliant to the highest standards available in the Se�les out, stores and digests solids from incoming raw sewage and industry. The group has supported best in class organizations focused on entrepreneurship and job creation, community engagement and impact PRIMARY SEWAGE TANK on the economic landscape of the markets in which it operates. recirculated se�led sludge

Converts soluble organic ma�er into the biomass located on the filter UNDERGROUND TRICKLING BIOFILTER media, resul�ng in a progressive reduc�on of the organic impuri�es in the Septech UTB waste water with each passage through the filter media Absorbs surge loading, dilutes and seeds raw effluent before applica�on to Septech designs, manufactures, installs and maintains biofilters which are PUMPWELL / MIXING TANK encased in a precast concrete modular unit with a capacity ranging from UTB at a uniform rate 5m³/day to 150m³/day. Biomass from the UTB is se�led out of the effluent and returned to the HUMUS TANK (Clarifier No. 1) Quality of treated effluent exceeds irriga�on standards without the use of Primary Sewage Tank for storage and diges�on ter�ary treatment of pressure. Disinfec�on and further clarifica�on of the effluent is carried out in this CONTACT TANK tank Advantages of this system include: Dubai Outsource Zone, Dubai, UAE Se�led sludge from humus tank is con�nuously returned to inlet of Primary • Projects take days, rather than months to complete SLUDGE RETURN SIPHONS • Ten �mes less sludge accumula�on than extended aera�on plants Sewage Tank • No separate plantroom or sludge storage tanks required Treated water is disharged from this tank to the irriga�on area • Noiseless and odourless IRRIGATION TANK • Aesthe�cally pleasing - installed underground • No full �me operator required • Proven track record throughout the UAE • Easily maintained by unskilled workers

The Septech UTB System has been installed at various loca�ons throughout the Emirates, including Ajman City Centre, Sharjah Expo Centre, Gulf Extrusion Factory, Abu Al Abyad and Sir Baniyas Islands, Emirates Stud Farm, Why Septech? E�salat Academy, Dubai Outsource Zone, Wadi Al Helo Villas, Al Khawaneej Wadi Al Helo, Sharjah, UAE Private Palace and Al Maha Desert Resort. • A world-class diverse management team, consis�ng of water infrastructure specialists with local and global exper�se • A mature and solid financial base • A pres�gious shareholder profile • A symbio�c business unit structure, allowing the tailoring of complete project solu�ons: from design through to execu�on and maintenance When is UTB recommended? • Exclusive regional manufacturing and license agreements with global leaders • A regional home base with presence in neighbouring Middle Eastern countries The UTB is ideal for a variety of different client profiles including schools, • Specialised design-build-operate management capabili�es office complexes, labour camps, exhibi�on halls, villa compounds and • Purpose built manufacturing facili�es throughout the UAE shopping centres. • Dedica�on to adhering to the most stringent global standards for manufacturing and environmental awareness • ISO 9001:2008 Accredita�on Jebel Ali Gulf Extrusions, Dubai, UAE • Compliance with IFRS Accoun�ng Standards

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Local presence across these markets provides the group with unmatched expertise, know-how, proprietary transactional access and the ability to SLUDGE RETURN grow partner businesses across borders. SHL Global Investments shareholders and management currently manage sector and in-country value SIPHONS (ICV) specific investments for these subsidiary group companies, encompassing full-service Asset Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Finance. 1 2 3 4 5 Investments managed by the group have holdings in sectors including manufacturing, water infrastructure, engineering and oil and gas. The PRIMARY SECONDARY SECONDARY CLARIFIER group’s current portfolio of shareholders include industry leaders and private long-standing investors. RAW SEWAGE TRICKLING SEWAGE SEWAGE SEWAGE BIOFILTER-1 No. 1 The group has set the standard for infrastructure related investments through its investment into a regionally built infrastructure wastewater FEED INLET TANK TANK-1 TANK-2 (HUMUS TANK) business which started in 1997 and has 16 years of proven track records for delivering projects on time and budget, the highest corporate governance and transparency and a wealth of capabilities to take on projects of almost any calibre from an engineering or financial standpoint. 10 9 8 7 6 Expanding on this investment, SHL Global Investments further invested into New Water Corporation (NWC) and its world class recognised team to cement its position as one of the most advanced integrated water and wastewater engineering companies globally which currently holds some TSE CONTACT TRICKLING TRICKLING CLARIFIER CLARIFIER -2 of the most advanced Intellectual Property available in the market. Through this investment, the formation of New Water Corporation was OUTLET TANK (+ PVC WEIR & BAFFLE) BIOFILTER BIOFILTER -2 (PUMPWELL/ integrated into the portfolio of SHL and a globally recognised team has emerged today capable of handling a wider range of the world’s challenges (+ CHLORINATOR) MIXING TANK) in the water industry globally. SHL Global Investments is committed to the highest environmental, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance standards. The group’s subsidiaries have leading industry recognised certifications and registrations which are all fully compliant to the highest standards available in the Se�les out, stores and digests solids from incoming raw sewage and industry. The group has supported best in class organizations focused on entrepreneurship and job creation, community engagement and impact PRIMARY SEWAGE TANK on the economic landscape of the markets in which it operates. recirculated se�led sludge

Redefining Water NWC SIGNATURE PROJECTS

SEPTECH WASTEWATER SIGNATURE PROJECTS

Sharjah Municipality, Kalba

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Al Reef Villas, Abu Dhabi

Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi

Wadi Al Helo, Sharjah

Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

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SEPTECH WASTEWATER SIGNATURE PROJECTS

Sharjah Municipality, Kalba

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Al Reef Villas, Abu Dhabi

Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi

Wadi Al Helo, Sharjah

Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

Project Name: Al Maha Desert Resort (3 STP Plants) Client/Operator: Al Maha Desert Resort Loca�on: Dubai, UAE Project Size: STP processing 80m³/day, 25m³/day and 15m³/day Services Provided: Supply and installa�on of Sewage Treatment Plant Products Provided: Underground Trickling Bioﬁlter (UTB) Septech MBBR ABU DHABI OFFICE DUBAI OFFICE SHARJAH OFFICE JEDDAH OFFICE RIYADH OFFICE MUSCAT OFFICE P.O. Box 73374 P.O. Box 27930 P.O. Box 5985 P.O. Box 7219 P.O. Box 25808 P.O. Box 583 T: +971 2 627 3188 T: +971 4 408 8777 T: +971 6 542 0888 T:+966 1223 46969 T: +966 1129 14788 T: +968 245 04280 Moving Bed Biological Reactor STP F: +971 2 627 3185 F: +971 4 408 8788 F: +971 6 542 0332 T: +966 1223 46868 F: +966 1129 16322 septechholdings.com RedefiningWater SHL Global Investments A typical process ﬂow diagram of the MBBR Sewage Treatment Plant

SHL Global Investments is a leading investor operating in the global growth markets across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Since CHLORINE inception, it completed the acquisition of industry recognised brands including Septech, New Water Corporation and a number of specialised DOSING PUMP PRESSURE MULTIMEDIA engineering, manufacturing and technology companies across the G.C.C., thereby creating the deepest bench of engineering experience across FILTERS global growth markets. Employing over 400 people, the Group has 10 country offices and 7 manufacturing facilities spread across 3 regional hubs in Australia, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. EQUALIZATION MBBR AERATION TSE STORAGE Local presence across these markets provides the group with unmatched expertise, know-how, proprietary transactional access and the ability to TANK TANK SETTLING TANK grow partner businesses across borders. SHL Global Investments shareholders and management currently manage sector and in-country value TANKS (ICV) specific investments for these subsidiary group companies, encompassing full-service Asset Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Finance. HOLDING SLUDGE SLUDGE CHLORINATION Investments managed by the group have holdings in sectors including manufacturing, water infrastructure, engineering and oil and gas. The TANK HAULED OFF COLLECTION TANK group’s current portfolio of shareholders include industry leaders and private long-standing investors. BY TANKERS TANK The group has set the standard for infrastructure related investments through its investment into a regionally built infrastructure wastewater business which started in 1997 and has 18 years of proven track records for delivering projects on time and budget, the highest corporate governance and transparency and a wealth of capabilities to take on projects of almost any calibre from an engineering or financial standpoint. Expanding on this investment, SHL Global Investments further invested into New Water Corporation (NWC) and its world class recognised team Aeration System to cement its position as one of the most advanced integrated water and wastewater engineering companies globally which currently holds some of the most advanced Intellectual Property available in the market. Through this investment, the formation of New Water Corporation was • The aera�on system for the MBBR reactor consists of a peripheral Influent Characteris�cs integrated into the portfolio of SHL and a globally recognised team has emerged today capable of handling a wider range of the world’s challenges aera�on and airli�s in the water industry globally. • The cleansing effect of the airli�s makes the MBBR Reactor constantly Parameter Unit Values BOD SHL Global Investments is committed to the highest environmental, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance standards. The group’s self cleaning 5 mg/l 300 subsidiaries have leading industry recognised certifications and registrations which are all fully compliant to the highest standards available in the • The debris cleared off the biomedia, consis�ng almost exclusively of inert COD mg/l 500 industry. The group has supported best in class organizations focused on entrepreneurship and job creation, community engagement and impact bacteria cell membranes, is flushed out of the aera�on tank with the Total Suspended Solids (TSS) mg/l 250 on the economic landscape of the markets in which it operates. general circula�on Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3 -N) mg/l 30 • The system has 3 compartments and is designed for removal of Oil and Grease mg/l < 2 maximum Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) in the 1st and 2nd pH compartment while the nitrifica�on is carried out in the 3rd units 6.5 - 8.5 compartment Wastewater Temperature Deg C 25 - 35 78 Septech MBBR • Air from posi�ve displacement blowers is supplied to fulfill the oxygen Total coliform MPN/100 ml 10 - 10 requirement for the process The above table shows a typical analysis of domestic sewage for which Moving Bed Bio Reactor (MBBR) is an a�ached growth ac�vated sludge our MBBR units are designed. process. The basis of the process is the carrier elements (or biomedia) that are made from polyethylene. The biomedia provide a large protected surface Settling Tanks area for the aerobic biofilm and op�mal condi�ons for the bacteria culture to • The incoming water from the reactor tank is allowed to se�le in the grow and thrive. The biofilm is responsible for the biological oxida�on of se�lement tank to separate solids from clear water. The tank is designed Effluent Quality organic cons�tuents in the wastewater. The MBBR reactor can be loaded with for conserva�ve overflow rate to ensure good separa�on and minimise Parameter Unit Values biomedia up to 40% to 60% of the tank’s effec�ve volume thus, significantly solids carryover into chlorine contact tank reducing the required footprint. BOD5 mg/l < 10 TSS mg/l < 10 Chlorine Contact Tank pH units 6 - 9 Advantages of the MBBR system over other • The supernatant liquid overflows from se�lement tank to chlorine NH3 -N mg/l < 5 activated sludge processes are: contact tank via V-notch. Sodium Hypochlorite is dosed and the sufficient Oil and Grease mg/l < 1 residance �me is provided for disinfec�on Wastewater Temperature Deg C 25 - 35 • Reduced footprint for the aera�on tank (MBBR reactor) and overall plant Total coliform MPN/100 ml < 20 footprint Rela�vely stable and can withstand shock loads Tertiary Filtration Treated sewage quality shall be as follows if the influent parameters are • Low sludge produc�on compliant to the above and the STP is operated in accordance with the • Mother Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) is not a design parameter so no • As a final step, this disinfected Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) is filtered O&M manual that will be provided by Septech. need for Return Ac�vated Sludge (RAS) and the associated for achieving the Effluent water quality, prior to transfer to TSE storage pumps/pumping facili�es tank • Modular design, easy to expand • U�lises medium/coarse bubble diffusers, instead of more expensive fine Why Septech? bubble systems • A world-class diverse management team, consis�ng of water infrastructure specialists with local and global exper�se May be used to retrofit or upgrade exis�ng conven�onal ac�vated sludge • • A mature and solid financial base plants without need for new tanks • A pres�gious shareholder profile • A symbio�c business unit structure, allowing the tailoring of complete project solu�ons: from design through to execu�on and maintenance Service and After Sales • Exclusive regional manufacturing and license agreements with global leaders • A regional home base with presence in neighbouring Middle Eastern countries Septech gives you one-stop shopping for a complete and comprehensive • Specialised design-build-operate management capabili�es waste management system, for seamless integra�on, both aesthe�c and • Purpose built manufacturing facili�es throughout the UAE func�onal with your environment. Septech provides a full back-up a�er • Dedica�on to adhering to the most stringent global standards for manufacturing and environmental awareness sales service to ensure the installa�on runs e ec�vely, including long term • ISO 9001:2008 Accredita�on contract maintenance, if required. • Compliance with IFRS Accoun�ng Standards

Al Reef Villas, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Redefining Water SHL Global Investments A typical process ﬂow diagram of the MBBR Sewage Treatment Plant

SHL Global Investments is a leading investor operating in the global growth markets across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Since CHLORINE inception, it completed the acquisition of industry recognised brands including Septech, New Water Corporation and a number of specialised DOSING PUMP PRESSURE MULTIMEDIA engineering, manufacturing and technology companies across the G.C.C., thereby creating the deepest bench of engineering experience across FILTERS global growth markets. Employing over 400 people, the Group has 10 country offices and 7 manufacturing facilities spread across 3 regional hubs in Australia, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. EQUALIZATION MBBR AERATION TSE STORAGE Local presence across these markets provides the group with unmatched expertise, know-how, proprietary transactional access and the ability to TANK TANK SETTLING TANK grow partner businesses across borders. SHL Global Investments shareholders and management currently manage sector and in-country value TANKS (ICV) specific investments for these subsidiary group companies, encompassing full-service Asset Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Finance. HOLDING SLUDGE SLUDGE CHLORINATION Investments managed by the group have holdings in sectors including manufacturing, water infrastructure, engineering and oil and gas. The TANK HAULED OFF COLLECTION TANK group’s current portfolio of shareholders include industry leaders and private long-standing investors. BY TANKERS TANK The group has set the standard for infrastructure related investments through its investment into a regionally built infrastructure wastewater business which started in 1997 and has 16 years of proven track records for delivering projects on time and budget, the highest corporate governance and transparency and a wealth of capabilities to take on projects of almost any calibre from an engineering or financial standpoint. Expanding on this investment, SHL Global Investments further invested into New Water Corporation (NWC) and its world class recognised team Aeration System to cement its position as one of the most advanced integrated water and wastewater engineering companies globally which currently holds some of the most advanced Intellectual Property available in the market. Through this investment, the formation of New Water Corporation was • The aera�on system for the MBBR reactor consists of a peripheral Influent Characteris�cs integrated into the portfolio of SHL and a globally recognised team has emerged today capable of handling a wider range of the world’s challenges aera�on and airli�s in the water industry globally. • The cleansing effect of the airli�s makes the MBBR Reactor constantly Parameter Unit Values BOD SHL Global Investments is committed to the highest environmental, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance standards. The group’s self cleaning 5 mg/l 300 subsidiaries have leading industry recognised certifications and registrations which are all fully compliant to the highest standards available in the • The debris cleared off the biomedia, consis�ng almost exclusively of inert COD mg/l 500 industry. The group has supported best in class organizations focused on entrepreneurship and job creation, community engagement and impact bacteria cell membranes, is flushed out of the aera�on tank with the Total Suspended Solids (TSS) mg/l 250 on the economic landscape of the markets in which it operates. general circula�on Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3 -N) mg/l 30 • The system has 3 compartments and is designed for removal of Oil and Grease mg/l < 2 maximum Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) in the 1st and 2nd pH compartment while the nitrifica�on is carried out in the 3rd units 6.5 - 8.5 compartment Wastewater Temperature Deg C 25 - 35 78 Septech MBBR • Air from posi�ve displacement blowers is supplied to fulfill the oxygen Total coliform MPN/100 ml 10 - 10 requirement for the process The above table shows a typical analysis of domestic sewage for which Moving Bed Bio Reactor (MBBR) is an a�ached growth ac�vated sludge our MBBR units are designed. process. The basis of the process is the carrier elements (or biomedia) that are made from polyethylene. The biomedia provide a large protected surface Settling Tanks area for the aerobic biofilm and op�mal condi�ons for the bacteria culture to • The incoming water from the reactor tank is allowed to se�le in the grow and thrive. The biofilm is responsible for the biological oxida�on of se�lement tank to separate solids from clear water. The tank is designed Effluent Quality organic cons�tuents in the wastewater. The MBBR reactor can be loaded with for conserva�ve overflow rate to ensure good separa�on and minimise Parameter Unit Values biomedia up to 40% to 60% of the tank’s effec�ve volume thus, significantly solids carryover into chlorine contact tank reducing the required footprint. BOD5 mg/l < 10 TSS mg/l < 10 Chlorine Contact Tank pH units 6 - 9 Advantages of the MBBR system over other • The supernatant liquid overflows from se�lement tank to chlorine NH3 -N mg/l < 5 activated sludge processes are: contact tank via V-notch. Sodium Hypochlorite is dosed and the sufficient Oil and Grease mg/l < 1 residance �me is provided for disinfec�on Wastewater Temperature Deg C 25 - 35 • Reduced footprint for the aera�on tank (MBBR reactor) and overall plant Total coliform MPN/100 ml < 20 footprint Rela�vely stable and can withstand shock loads Tertiary Filtration Treated sewage quality shall be as follows if the influent parameters are • Low sludge produc�on compliant to the above and the STP is operated in accordance with the • Mother Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) is not a design parameter so no • As a final step, this disinfected Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) is filtered O&M manual that will be provided by Septech. need for Return Ac�vated Sludge (RAS) and the associated for achieving the Effluent water quality, prior to transfer to TSE storage pumps/pumping facili�es tank • Modular design, easy to expand • U�lises medium/coarse bubble diffusers, instead of more expensive fine Why Septech? bubble systems • A world-class diverse management team, consis�ng of water infrastructure specialists with local and global exper�se May be used to retrofit or upgrade exis�ng conven�onal ac�vated sludge • • A mature and solid financial base plants without need for new tanks • A pres�gious shareholder profile • A symbio�c business unit structure, allowing the tailoring of complete project solu�ons: from design through to execu�on and maintenance Service and After Sales • Exclusive regional manufacturing and license agreements with global leaders • A regional home base with presence in neighbouring Middle Eastern countries Septech gives you one-stop shopping for a complete and comprehensive • Specialised design-build-operate management capabili�es waste management system, for seamless integra�on, both aesthe�c and • Purpose built manufacturing facili�es throughout the UAE func�onal with your environment. Septech provides a full back-up a�er • Dedica�on to adhering to the most stringent global standards for manufacturing and environmental awareness sales service to ensure the installa�on runs e ec�vely, including long term • ISO 9001:2008 Accredita�on contract maintenance, if required. • Compliance with IFRS Accoun�ng Standards

Al Reef Villas, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Redefining Water NWC SIGNATURE PROJECTS

SEPTECH WASTEWATER SIGNATURE PROJECTS

Sharjah Municipality, Kalba

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Al Reef Villas, Abu Dhabi

Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi

Wadi Al Helo, Sharjah

Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

Project Name: Al Maha Desert Resort (3 STP Plants) Client/Operator: Al Maha Desert Resort Loca�on: Dubai, UAE Project Size: STP processing 80m³/day, 25m³/day and 15m³/day Services Provided: Supply and installa�on of Sewage Treatment Plant Products Provided: Underground Trickling Bioﬁlter (UTB) Septech MBBR ABU DHABI OFFICE DUBAI OFFICE SHARJAH OFFICE JEDDAH OFFICE RIYADH OFFICE MUSCAT OFFICE P.O. Box 73374 P.O. Box 27930 P.O. Box 5985 P.O. Box 7219 P.O. Box 25808 P.O. Box 583 T: +971 2 627 3188 T: +971 4 408 8777 T: +971 6 542 0888 T:+966 1223 46969 T: +966 1129 14788 T: +968 245 04280 Moving Bed Biological Reactor STP F: +971 2 627 3185 F: +971 4 408 8788 F: +971 6 542 0332 T: +966 1223 46868 F: +966 1129 16322

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Project Name: Al Maha Desert Resort (3 STP Plants) Client/Operator: Al Maha Desert Resort Loca�on: Dubai, UAE Project Size: STP processing 80m³/day, 25m³/day and 15m³/day Services Provided: Supply and installa�on of Sewage Treatment Plant Products Provided: Underground Trickling Bioﬁlter (UTB) Septech Capitox ABU DHABI OFFICE DUBAI OFFICE SHARJAH OFFICE JEDDAH OFFICE RIYADH OFFICE MUSCAT OFFICE P.O. Box 73374 P.O. Box 27930 P.O. Box 5985 P.O. Box 7219 P.O. Box 25808 P.O. Box 583 T: +971 2 627 3188 T: +971 4 408 8777 T: +971 6 542 0888 T:+966 1223 46969 T: +966 1129 14788 T: +968 245 04280 F: +971 2 627 3185 F: +971 4 408 8788 F: +971 6 542 0332 T: +966 1223 46868 F: +966 1129 16322 Sewage Treatment Package Plant septechholdings.com RedefiningWater SHL Global Investments Construction

SHL Global Investments is a leading investor operating in the global growth markets across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Since Capitox plants are supplied with steel tanks as a standard but concrete tanks may be used if so desired. The standard steel tanks are inception, it completed the acquisition of industry recognised brands including Septech, New Water Corporation and a number of specialised manufactured in prefabricated sec�ons and protected with a vitreous enamel coa�ng. The tank sec�ons forming the tanks are grouted engineering, manufacturing and technology companies across the G.C.C., thereby creating the deepest bench of engineering experience across into a simple concrete base slab. A tripod support is provided for the surface aerator and drive assembly and a common steel access global growth markets. Employing over 400 people, the Group has 10 country offices and 7 manufacturing facilities spread across 3 regional hubs bridge provides access to the center of the aera�on and se�ling tanks. The aera�on equipment includes a medium speed surface in Australia, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. aerator and an adjustable weir for mixed liquor off-take to the se�ling tank(s). Circular se�ling tanks are provided with a mechanical Local presence across these markets provides the group with unmatched expertise, know-how, proprietary transactional access and the ability to scraping mechanism fi�ed rubber edged ‘echeleon’ type scraper blades. The se�led sludge in the center well of the se�ling tank is grow partner businesses across borders. SHL Global Investments shareholders and management currently manage sector and in-country value (ICV) specific investments for these subsidiary group companies, encompassing full-service Asset Management, Investment Banking, Private returned to the aera�on tank by dry mounted return ac�vated sludge pumps arranged in duty/standby configura�on. Waste sludge is Equity and Finance. drawn from the system via a valve onthe discharge pipework of the return ac�vated sludge pumps. Investments managed by the group have holdings in sectors including manufacturing, water infrastructure, engineering and oil and gas. The group’s current portfolio of shareholders include industry leaders and private long-standing investors. In situa�ons where gravity feed is not available, the raw sewage flow to the system may be collected in a lump and fed to the aera�on tank by submersible electric macerator type pumps. On larger Capitox units, a separate macerator unit is provided. Level probes or The group has set the standard for infrastructure related investments through its investment into a regionally built infrastructure wastewater business which started in 1997 and has 18 years of proven track records for delivering projects on time and budget, the highest corporate switches normally control the level in the sump, and the provision of a standby pump unit is generally advisable. governance and transparency and a wealth of capabilities to take on projects of almost any calibre from an engineering or financial standpoint. Expanding on this investment, SHL Global Investments further invested into New Water Corporation (NWC) and its world class recognised team Where the discharge consent criteria necessitates ter�ary treatment stages, chlorina�on and/or filtra�on add-on packages can be to cement its position as one of the most advanced integrated water and wastewater engineering companies globally which currently holds some of the most advanced Intellectual Property available in the market. Through this investment, the formation of New Water Corporation was provided. Chlorina�on can be either a liquid drip type feed or a gas type and can be supplied with a contact tank as preffered. Filtra�on integrated into the portfolio of SHL and a globally recognised team has emerged today capable of handling a wider range of the world’s challenges units, to provide an effluent quality of be�er than 10mg/l BOD and 10mg/l SS, are of the con�nuous sand filter type complete with feed in the water industry globally. pumps and compressor units. The washwater from the filters is returned to the head of the plant for re-treatment. SHL Global Investments is committed to the highest environmental, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance standards. The group’s subsidiaries have leading industry recognised certifications and registrations which are all fully compliant to the highest standards available in the industry. The group has supported best in class organizations focused on entrepreneurship and job creation, community engagement and impact The u�lisa�on of pollu�ng substance for the produc�on of energy is accompanied by the produc�on of carbon dioxide and on the economic landscape of the markets in which it operates. water, the former being lost from the system as a harmless gas. The use of pollu�ng substances for the synthesis of new cells results in an accumula�on of an excessive number of cells and hence gives rise to the produc�on of surplus ac�vated sludge. This must be taken from the system at regular intervals once the required concentra�on of ac�vated sludge has accumulated. Septech Capitox Sewage Treatment Package Key Features and Benefits The Capitox range of compact, packaged sewage treatment plants for small Easy assembly - low cost erec�on. communi�es is designed to extended aera�on parameters. This weel proven MODULAR CONSTRUCTION Flexibility of design for future expansion BIOLOGICAL ac�vated sludge principle of sewage treatment is accepted as one of the most OXIDATION reliable methods of requiring a minimum of a�en�on or maintenance and is TWO STAGE PROCESS No primary se�ng tanks or sludge (Sewage inflow) ideally suitable for small villages, hotel developments, housing estates, INLET SCREENS NOT REQUIRED No hand raking of screens or disposal of screenings universi�es and any other loca�on that is separated from local municipal CLARIFICATION sewerage facili�es. SIMPLICITY OF CONTROL Easy opera�on AERATION SETTLEMENT MINIMAL MAINTENANCE Requires only occassional a�en�on TREATED A consistent high quality effluent is produced for discharge to rivers or for use EFFLUENT in irriga�on systems without further treatment. As with all treatment QUIET RUNNING Loca�on adjacent of residen�al areas is prac�cal systems, a certain amount of sludge is produced which must be removed Copes with daily and seasonal varia�ons in flow/ EXTENDED AERATION PROCESS periodically. However, an important benefit of the Capitox system that is capacity loading and varying peak flows. sludge is retained in the system and no separate sludge storage units, with Maintains effluent quality. a�endant problems of sep�city, are necessary. PROCESS EMPLOYS LIQUID Absence of unpleasant odours and fly breeding BORNE ORGANISM condi�ons ACTIVATED SLUDGE SLUDGE IS RETAINED IN SYSTEM Separate sludge storage not needed un�l disposal RECIRCULATION

Treatment Process Superior quality effluent standards to 10mg/l BOD, ADD-ON PACKS AVAILABLE 10mg/l SS or even be�er (2-Stage Process) The ac�vated sludge process is based on the fact that organic pollu�on contained within an effluent can bi u�lised in conjun�on with atmospheric oxygen as a source of food by par�cular groups of microorganisms. This Why Septech? process normally takes place when polluted water are discharged to clean • A world-class diverse management team, consis�ng of water infrastructure specialists with local and global exper�se rivers or streams, but in this case, the number of miscroorganisms present is • A mature and solid financial base rela�vely low and the process takes place at a rela�vely slow rate. • A pres�gious shareholder profile In ac�vated sludge systems, the microorganisms concentra�on is kept high • A symbio�c business unit structure, allowing the tailoring of complete project solu�ons: and the rate of reac�on is therefore very fast. This high concentra�on is from design through to execu�on and maintenance achieved by separa�ng the microorganisms or ac�vated sludge from the • Exclusive regional manufacturing and license agreements with global leaders effluent in a se�ling tank, and recircula�ng to the reac�on or aera�on tank • A regional home base with presence in neighbouring Middle Eastern countries where it will effect further biological oxida�on of freshly introduced effluent. • Specialised design-build-operate management capabili�es The pollu�ng substances in the effluent are u�lised by the microorganisms for • Purpose built manufacturing facili�es throughout the UAE two purposes. Firstly, for the produc�on of energy to enable them to move • Dedica�on to adhering to the most stringent global standards for manufacturing and environmental awareness and secondly, for the produc�on of new cell ma�er, i.e. the growth of the • ISO 9001:2008 Accredita�on organism. • Compliance with IFRS Accoun�ng Standards Sharjah Municipality Capitox STP, Sharjah, UAE

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Sharjah Municipality, Kalba

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Al Reef Villas, Abu Dhabi

Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi

Wadi Al Helo, Sharjah

Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

Project Name: Al Maha Desert Resort (3 STP Plants) Client/Operator: Al Maha Desert Resort Loca�on: Dubai, UAE Project Size: STP processing 80m³/day, 25m³/day and 15m³/day Services Provided: Supply and installa�on of Sewage Treatment Plant Products Provided: Underground Trickling Bioﬁlter (UTB) Septech Capitox ABU DHABI OFFICE DUBAI OFFICE SHARJAH OFFICE JEDDAH OFFICE RIYADH OFFICE MUSCAT OFFICE P.O. Box 73374 P.O. Box 27930 P.O. Box 5985 P.O. Box 7219 P.O. Box 25808 P.O. Box 583 T: +971 2 627 3188 T: +971 4 408 8777 T: +971 6 542 0888 T:+966 1223 46969 T: +966 1129 14788 T: +968 245 04280 F: +971 2 627 3185 F: +971 4 408 8788 F: +971 6 542 0332 T: +966 1223 46868 F: +966 1129 16322 Sewage Treatment Package Plant

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