Suez, Sonadezi partner to provide integrated environmental solutions for industrial park in Vietnam

Suez signs a contract for its first industrial park project in Vietnam with Sonadezi to provide integrated environmental solutions. Photo courtesy of Suez

According to Francois Fevrier, CEO of Water and R&R of Suez Asia, Suez brings expertise and technical know-how to industrial parks across Asia, delivering state-of-the-art environmental services to 22 parks in the region. With Vietnam's continuing industrial growth, Suez is committed to supporting the country's sustainable future through innovative water and waste solutions.

Since Vietnam established its first industrial park in 1963, the country has developed more than 400 such parks. To address the challenges associated with industrial water and wastewater—such as improving wastewater quality, stabilizing effluents, and enhancing pipe networks—the government has introduced stringent environmental and discharge policies to ensure higher-quality development.

As part of its environmental transition, 40-50% of localities in Vietnam aim to transform existing industrial parks into eco-industrial parks by 2030. Suez, leveraging its extensive experience, is well-positioned to contribute to this ongoing transformation.

Chau Duc Industrial Park, one of the largest of its kind in South Vietnam, plays a crucial role in the national economic development. Photo courtesy of Suez

Strategically located just over an hour's drive from Ho Chi Minh City, Chau Duc Industrial Park is the largest of its kind in southern Vietnam and a key hub for industries such as semiconductors, mechanics, and automotive accessories. It serves as a gateway for international businesses investing in Vietnam's industrial sectors and contributes significantly to the country's economic development.

The first phase of the collaboration between Suez and Sonadezi involves the upgrade, operations, and maintenance (O&M) of existing wastewater treatment facilities. The initiative will offer comprehensive wastewater solutions to over 100 industrial clients within the Chau Duc Industrial Park. As the park continues to develop and environmental standards rise, the joint venture will also explore opportunities to enhance water and waste services through advanced facilities and technologies.

The phase-1 collaboration will provide comprehensive wastewater solutions to over 100 industrial clients within the park. Photo courtesy of Suez

With a 160-year history in water and waste management, Suez has been delivering integrated environmental solutions across Asia for over two decades. In Vietnam, the company has partnered with local entities since 1955 to provide sustainable drinking water and wastewater services through more than 20 projects.

"The signing of this agreement marks another significant step for us in providing industrial clients with reliable, cost-effective solutions for managing effluents and waste, contributing to Vietnam's sustainability goals," said a Suez representative.

Suez's operations continue to address growing environmental challenges, providing essential services that improve quality of life. With 40,000 employees across 40 countries, Suez collaborates with customers to create value throughout the lifecycle of their assets and services, driving low-carbon transitions.

In 2023, Suez provided drinking water to 57 million people worldwide and sanitation services to over 36 million people. The company generated 7.7 TWh of energy from waste and wastewater. In the same year, Suez reported revenues of EUR 8.9 billion (US$9.6 billion).

Suez's presence in Asia began around 70 years ago in Southeast Asia and later expanded to China 50 years ago. With more than 6,500 employees across Asia, the company has built over 600 water and wastewater treatment plants. Suez also offers water and waste recycling and recovery services to over 25 million people and 22 industrial parks across the region. It is recognized as one of the leading companies in China's environmental sector, setting a benchmark for the region's industrial environmental services.

Today, Suez works with municipal and industrial clients across 30 major cities and regions in China. It manages the first PPP water contract in Macao, operates one of Asia's largest hazardous waste incineration facilities in Shanghai, and has invested over RMB 6 billion ($826.7 million) in Chongqing.