Move Comes as Part of the Firm’s Sludge Strategy : Korean Infrastructure Firm Doosan Acquires Food Waste Digestion IP
Korean infrastructure support firm, Doosan, has acquired the intellectual property rights and know-how for the Ros Roca waste treatment processes relating to the use of anaerobic digestion to treat food waste.
Doosan explained that the move is part of its global sludge market strategy. Doosan Enpure acquired this intellectual property from the administrators of Imtech Water, Waste & Energy, which strengthens Doosan’s sludge capability to offer EPC contracting and consultancy services for food waste anaerobic digestion developments both in the UK and overseas.
The acquisition includes some major references for projects across Europe and Asia including Spain, Austria, Sweden, Portugal, the UK and the first food waste anaerobic digestion and in-vessel composting facility in Hong Kong.
In addition to the actual process and technology rights, Doosan Enpure has also employed Kevin Clarke, as head of business development – Waste & Energy. Clarke previously represented Ros Roca developing food waste anaerobic digestion projects in the UK and overseas.
Avtar Jirh, managing director at Doosan Enpure commented: “We have been looking to expand our services and competitiveness for our clients to include food waste digestion generating renewable energy and therefore we are delighted to have secured the Ros Roca capability, which enhances our technology portfolio and offering to the market globally.”
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