The presentation of the Annual Report for the 6th Year of the Lease Agreement of “Veolia Djur” CJSC took place.
This important and accountable event for the company was attended by Louise Hanania, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Veolia Poland, as well as Veolia’s Chief Officer for Operational Performance, Digital Transformation, and Innovation.
Presenting the company’s annual report, Marianna Shahinyan, General Director of “Veolia Djur” CJSC, noted that in the 6th year, the Veolia team not only met but exceeded the targets set by the Lease Agreement. Water supply has been continuously improved not only in Yerevan but also in other cities and rural communities across the country. Significant attention was given to the consistent enhancement of water quality, modernization of operational engineering structures, and implementation of other key initiatives. As a result, the company proudly acknowledges its achievements today.
“Of course, we still have many tasks, plans, and ideas ahead of us,” she said, “but thanks to the team spirit formed at Veolia Djur, your efforts, and your dedication to the work, I believe and am confident that we will succeed.”
Compared to the previous year, water production decreased by 7.1 million cubic meters, while the volume of water sold increased by 10.8 million cubic meters. Despite ensuring an increase in the water supply continuity indicator, the company also managed to reduce non-revenue water by 17.9 million cubic meters (by 4.4%).
In 2022, the revenue from water sales increased by AMD 4,556 million (18.7%) compared to the previous year, and the amount collected from water sales rose by AMD 4,122 million (17.9%).
During this period, the company undertook efforts to address water supply issues in rural settlements in poor condition across the regions, while simultaneously improving and maintaining the positive achievements in urban areas.
In 2022, water abstraction decreased by 7.136 million cubic meters compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the average duration of water supply in Yerevan reached 23.19 hours, and in rural settlements—20.22 hours.
During this period, 125 water sources, 54 main pumping stations, 91 chlorination stations, and 12 chlorination points were operated. As a result of changes in the system, 4 chlorination stations using liquid chlorine were decommissioned. After renovation, the "Fantan" and "Chakhkal" chlorination stations, built under the company's investment programs, were put into operation.
Renovation and replacement of 33 roofs were carried out for deep wells in "Ghazaravan," "Katnaghbyur," and "Aparan," effectively preventing rainwater from entering the deep well pumping units. This addressed important issues related to safety, water quality, and equipment operation.
Impressed by the company’s performance indicators, Louise Hanania—Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Veolia Poland, and Veolia’s Chief Officer for Operational Performance, Digital Transformation, and Innovation—expressed her gratitude to the company’s management and the Veolia team for their excellent work throughout the year and for fully meeting the requirements of the lease agreement:
“I am confident that in the coming years, new achievements will continue, both in terms of economic performance and the improvement of service quality.”