Custom Solution Allows Tabubil STP to Secure its Environmental Discharge

The Tabubil STP owned and operated by Ok Tedi Mining in Papua New Guinea was recently upgraded to include new technology and automation.

Operational since the 1980’s, the existing treatment process is an activated sludge system that has the ability to treat up to 1.8 million L per day of wastewater.

Hydroflux Epco were contracted to upgrade the treatment plant to enable it to meet its new environmental discharge requirements, reduce maintenance and to provide a biosolids management system.

“We provided a new inlet works using inclined spiral screen technology in a bespoke intake structure fabricated from stainless steel. The structure included inlet distribution, duty/ standby screens and a bypass chamber with mechanically raked screen.

The existing secondary clarifiers required an overhaul but most importantly we have provided a HySludge® mechanical sludge dewatering solution that automatically draws sludge from the process, digests it with the final cake being reused onsite. Since the upgrade the treatment plant has met all of its environmental discharge targets” says Paul Cobbin, CEO of Hydroflux Pacific.

For further information please visit www.hydrofluxepco.au or call 1300 417 697 to discuss how we can assist in treatment plant upgrades.

HySludge® is registered trademark of Hydroflux Epco Pty Ltd

About Hydroflux

The Hydroflux Group aims to deliver the highest level of engineering and scientific know-how to the emerging issues of sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental protection with a specific focus on water and wastewater.

As part of its vision and mission, Hydroflux has always taken its climate responsibility seriously. In 2022, Hydroflux became Australia’s first water treatment and technology company to achieve Climate Active carbon neutral certification for its organisation and products. It knows that partnering with customers and clients is the most significant impact it can have in its journey.

The Group employs over 100 staff and operates throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, with office locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Suva and Portsmouth.