MABR Technology: The New Triple Threat for Energy, Capacity and N20 Emission Benefits

Colin Newbery is Jacobs’ Technical Director, Water for Asia based in Singapore. In his role at Jacobs, he leads and manages the design of next-generation and major water treatment facilities for Singapore, contributing to the high esteem enjoyed as a country of water innovation and resilience. In the last decade, Colin has been supporting and collaborating with Singapore’s National Water Agency, Public Utilities Board (PUB) and the broader water industry to explore, develop and realize ground-breaking solutions that push the boundaries in resource recovery, decarbonization and digitalization.

Tim Constantine is Jacobs’ Global Principal for Wastewater Treatment. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been involved in the design, optimization, and assessment of over 350 wastewater treatment plants around the world. Tim is a leading authority in wastewater treatment, with specific interest and expertise in biological nutrient removal, membrane bioreactors, sidestream treatment, as well as leading edge technologies such as mixed liquor granulation/densification and MABR. Tim’s expertise leads him to support projects worldwide, especially those that involve the development and application of innovative treatment options. He holds two United States patents, both related to energy efficient biological nutrient removal processes. 

Adrienne is a process engineer in Jacobs’ Toronto office with 12 years of experience in wastewater treatment technology. Her areas of technical expertise include wastewater treatment facility design and optimization, nutrient removal technologies, and advanced process simulation techniques. Much of her experience is focused on optimizing existing treatment plants to enhance treatment capacity, improve water quality, and reduce carbon footprint.

Adrienne has contributed to the advancement of wastewater treatment through several industry-leading and award-winning projects. She has led numerous projects to implement innovative technologies for early-adopter utilities, such as membrane aerated biofilm reactors, sludge granulation, and anammox.