Schoten –28 May 2024: TotalEnergies, Arteco, and BOSAQ are joining forces with a project aimed at sustainable water management in the production of coolants. This collaboration focuses on innovative technologies to purify local surface water into demineralized water, which will then serve as a reliable raw material for coolants with a reduced ecological footprint. The production site in Schoten (Belgium) can thus reduce its consumption of tap water by at least 25,000 m³ per year, which is an important milestone in the sustainable production of coolants.
Innovation as a key element in a changing market
Arteco is known for its relentless pursuit of innovation in an ever-changing market. Over the years, the company has constantly adapted to technological developments within the industry, thanks to a combination of flexibility and responsiveness. «This project perfectly aligns with Arteco's sustainability ambitions. Our pioneering spirit has always been a core value at Arteco. By joining forces with BOSAQ and TotalEnergies, we are taking an important step towards sustainable coolant production» says Alexandre Moireau, General Manager of Arteco.
Sustainability as a central policy
Safety and sustainability are at the heart of TotalEnergies and Arteco's policies and business processes. «The TotalEnergies production plant is constantly looking for opportunities to optimize production and reduce its footprint. Some examples include switching to 100% renewable electricity, reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste streams, and recycling rinsing products. The collaboration with BOSAQ to manage the available water resources successfully while reducing the pressure on the tap water supply is fully in line with our sustainability policy» says Kristof Vermeire, Manager of the coolant production plant in Schoten.
Positive impact of sustainable water management
Through this partnership, the Schoten production plant will save at least 25,000 m³ of tap water per year and will have a future-proof process water solution that considers possible future capacity expansions. «With BOSAQ's Q-Drop unit, we are not only eliminating our dependence on the public drinking water network, but our production site is also switching to a locally managed alternative» confirms Kristof Vermeire.
Operation of the Q-Drop unit installed by BOSAQ
The compact water purification solution, installed in a container on the site, was custom-designed by BOSAQ's water and electromechanical engineers to purify local surface water into a reliable source of demineralized water.
BOSAQ's membrane treatment modules purify water in two stages to achieve stable quality.
The Q-Drop system adapts to the seasonal changes in the surface water quality and reduces biofilm build-up on the RO membranes. The latter significantly reduces the need for chemical cleaning and the chemical footprint of the entire unit. « The objective of BOSAQ is to help our customers use water sustainably in a cost-efficient way to prepare the company for the future » Jacob Bossaer, CEO and Founder, BOSAQ.
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About TotalEnergies in Belgium
TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company active in the production and supply of energy: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gas, renewable energies, and electricity. In Belgium, TotalEnergies has 4,000 employees who are committed to energy that is increasingly affordable, cleaner, more reliable, and accessible to as many people as possible.
About Arteco
Arteco is a leading international joint venture between Chevron and TotalEnergies, specializing in high-performance coolants and Heat Transfer Fluids for automotive and industrial applications with innovative and efficient solutions, they provide optimized thermal heat transfer and corrosion protection for your cooling system. Arteco is a market leader in the automotive coolant industry, and its dedicated team is happy to go the extra mile for their customers to meet their needs. They are constantly striving to improve all aspects of the business. The baseline "Engenious Coolants" stands for engine and ingenious, both keywords in the industry.
About BOSAQ
BOSAQ is a CleanTech company, a leader in sustainable water, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. BOSAQ's objective is to make companies 'future-proof' in the field of water management and to have a positive impact on the water landscape worldwide. They do this by offering an integrated approach to water management that enables efficient (re)use of water in companies (in collaboration with business leaders from all sectors) in a circular context and by building a world where everyone has access to high-quality drinking water (in collaboration with governments).
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