Alfa Laval and AquaGreen sign MoU to advance water and waste solutions

Alfa Laval and AquaGreen have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the transformation of biomass and waste into renewable thermal energy and biochar. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing sustainable water and waste management technologies.

By combining Alfa Laval’s expertise in decanter centrifuge technology with AquaGreen’s innovative Integrated Drying & Pyrolysis (IDP) system, the two companies aim to deliver comprehensive, high-efficiency solutions for sludge dewatering, CO₂ reduction, carbon sequestration, elimination of environmental pollutants, and resource recovery. The collaboration supports municipalities and industries in meeting their environmental goals while contributing to the circular economy.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said Carl Rehncrona, President, Business Unit Decanters, Alfa Laval. “Together, we can accelerate the adoption of new technologies that turn waste into valuable resources.”

Henning Schmidt-Petersen, Founder and CCO, AquaGreen, added, “Our joint efforts will unlock new market opportunities and drive impactful change in how we manage and utilize waste.”

“We can significantly reduce micropollutants such as pharmaceutical residues and PFAS, substances that are notoriously difficult to remove with conventional methods,” concluded Jesper Jarngren, Vice President, Global Sales, Business Unit Decanters, “At the same time, we unlock new opportunities for resource recovery by converting sludge into biochar and renewable energy.”

The MoU outlines joint activities including market development, technology innovation, after sales services and knowledge sharing, with a focus on delivering integrated solutions that reduce environmental impact and promote long-term sustainability.