MoU signed to implement automated water meter reading project between Oman, Algeria

Algiers: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the Algerian capital, Algiers, between OTEC Company, represented by Future Cities Company (Tadom), the Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company (Nama Water Services), and the Water and Sanitation Company of Algiers (SEAAL", to cooperate in executing a pilot project for an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for water meters using LoRaWAN technology.

This came at the conclusion of a three-day official visit by a delegation from the Sultanate of Oman to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, led by Dr. Ali Amir Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology. The visit aimed to enhance cooperation in technology and digital solutions, as well as to employ smart systems to elevate the efficiency of metering operations and improve water resource management.

The pilot project aims to cover 100 accounts as a first phase within a defined geographical area. It includes supplying ultrasonic water meters and supervising their installation, conducting wireless planning for the communications network, supplying and installing terminal stations and connectivity components, and linking them to the cloud system within the local cloud, reflecting the keenness of both sides to exchange expertise and support technological innovation.