What Nuoro does

Nuoro BV is a Belgian independent engineering cooperative headquartered in Heist-op-den-Berg, founded in 2022 and operating with 1-10 employees. It delivers circular water and green energy projects to industrial enterprises, public utilities, and energy producers, operating across three segments — Sustainable Industry, Public Water, and Energy Sector — and across three service modules: Study & Consultancy, Design & Build (EPC/EPCm), and Operations. Its core technology stack spans water and wastewater treatment (ultrafiltration, ceramic ultrafiltration, closed-circuit reverse osmosis, direct nanofiltration, UV disinfection, activated carbon, multimedia filtration, anaerobic digestion, biomethane upgrading) and energy recovery (riothermie/heat recovery, steam cycle, combined heat and power integration).

The company's revenue model is professional services combined with managed services: pre-project advisory and feasibility work, custom design-build installations executed as EPC or EPCm contracts, and recurring operations/maintenance work. Pricing is per-engagement and not publicly disclosed; contract sizes range from compact pilots to large infrastructure where Nuoro acts as a sub-contractor or site coordinator (e.g., the ~€650M ENGIE Flémalle combined cycle power plant). Notable reference projects include Europe's first Direct Potable Reuse system at WPC Hofstade (53.9 m³/h with Waterunie), the Mobile Water Factory (55 m³/h containerized unit for Azulatis), VITO's five IIOT-connected modular pilot systems, and water treatment installations for Westmalle and Liefmans breweries. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales supported by content marketing, a LinkedIn presence, conference participation, and the Flemish Government's KMO-portefeuille advisory program for SMEs. The company pursues an ecosystem-led model with technology partners Energy Recovery, Microsoft, and Autodesk and project partners including Waterunie, ENGIE, VITO, Aquafin, and Azulatis.

Name

Nuoro

Legal name

Nuoro BV

Website

https://nuoro.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nuoro is a Belgian engineering cooperative that designs, builds, and operates circular water and green energy installations for industrial enterprises, public water utilities, and energy producers across Belgium and Flanders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Engineering Services

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Utilities (Advanced Treatment & Blending) (EUANAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD), Non‑Potable Reuse Utilities (Irrigation, Industrial, Cooling) (EUANAGAA), Water Reclamation & Reuse Production (Tertiary/Advanced Treatment) (EUANADAD), Waste-to-Energy CHP (Municipal/Industrial Waste Incineration) (EUACAKAC)

Keywords

• Water treatment engineering
• Wastewater treatment services
• Biomethane production systems
• Direct potable reuse
• Engineering consultancy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Heist-op-den-berg

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Design & Build: Nuoro designs and constructs custom water and energy treatment installations for clients. Services include EPC contracting (fixed price, turnkey delivery), EPCm (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management), and detailed design and construction. Projects include industrial water reuse plants, potable water facilities, biomethane installations, and combined cycle power plant support.
2. Study & Consultancy: Pre-project advisory services including conceptual studies, feasibility studies, process studies, laboratory and pilot-scale studies, tender preparation, and CAPEX/OPEX analysis. Also includes water footprint assessments and energy balance studies.
3. Operations Services: Ongoing operational support including process services (SLA, troubleshooting, training), maintenance and optimization (preventive, corrective, improvement projects), rental solutions (short and long term), and commissioning services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nuoro is an independent engineering cooperative that delivers circular water and green energy projects for industry and public utilities. It provides study & consultancy, design & build (EPC/EPCm), and operations services covering water reuse, ultrapure water production, biological wastewater treatment, micro-pollutant elimination, biomethane upgrading, heat recovery (riothermie), steam cycle systems, and waste-to-energy solutions. Its portfolio spans modular mobile treatment units and large-scale municipal installations including Europe's first Direct Potable Reuse facility based on municipal wastewater.

Product overview

Nuoro is an independent engineering cooperative offering circular water and energy solutions through three interconnected service modules: Study & Consultancy, Design & Build, and Operations. The core water portfolio includes Water Reuse Solutions (featuring Direct Potable Reuse systems like WPC Hofstade), Ultrapure Water Systems, Biological Wastewater Treatment, Micro-Pollutant Elimination, and Water Footprint Assessment. The green energy portfolio encompasses Renewable Natural Gas/Biomethane production, Heat Recovery (Riothermie), Steam Cycle Solutions, and Waste to Energy Solutions. Notable products include the Mobile Water Factory (containerized 55 m³/h treatment unit), VITO Pilot Systems, and project-specific installations such as the Westmalle Brewery water treatment plant and Aquafin biomethane/riothermy projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study & Consultancy Pre-project advisory services covering conceptual studies, feasibility studies, process studies, laboratory and pilot-scale studies, tender preparation, CAPEX/OPEX analysis, water footprint assessments, and energy balance studies for industrial and public utility clients.
• Design & Build Full-service EPC contracting (fixed price, turnkey) and EPCm (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) delivery for custom water and energy process installations, including compact and mobile solutions for industry and public utilities.
• Operations Services Ongoing operational support including process services with SLA agreements, troubleshooting and training, preventive and corrective maintenance, improvement projects, short- and long-term rental solutions, and commissioning services for water and energy facilities.
• Water Reuse Solutions Comprehensive water reuse solutions that transform treated wastewater into high-quality water for industrial processes and drinking water applications, including Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) systems that convert municipal wastewater into drinking water.
• Ultrapure Water Systems Design and construction of advanced water production plants producing demineralized water (0.1–10 µS/cm) and ultrapure water (<0.1 µS/cm) using membrane filtration and Electrodeionization (EDI) for the energy and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Biological Wastewater Treatment Biological treatment systems using anaerobic and aerobic technologies to eliminate organic matter and nutrients from wastewater, combined with advanced technologies for circular resource recovery.
• Micro-Pollutant Elimination Advanced treatment solutions for eliminating micro-pollutants such as PFAS, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals using activated carbon filtration, membrane filtration, and UV/AOP disinfection technologies.
• Water Footprint Assessment Comprehensive water footprint evaluations analyzing where and when water is consumed in operations, including blue, green, and grey water components, supported by digital water balance modeling.
• Renewable Natural Gas (Biomethane) Biogas upgrading solutions that transform raw biogas into biomethane (~98% CH4) suitable for injection into the gas grid, using membrane purification and biogas scrubbing technologies.
• Heat Recovery (Riothermie) Water-to-water heat pump solutions that extract thermal energy from rivers, sewers, and industrial processes for heating applications, utilizing heat exchangers and heat pump integration.
• Steam Cycle Solutions Complete solutions for steam power plant water treatment including demineralized water production, feedwater tanks, degassers, and steam condensers for power generation efficiency and longevity.
• Waste to Energy Solutions Anaerobic digestion and waste-to-energy systems that convert organic waste and wastewater into biomethane, electricity, or heat, including UASB reactors, CSTR digestion, and composting.
• Energy Efficiency Services Process engineering studies, advanced automation projects, aeration control optimization, and custom design solutions for improving energy efficiency in water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Mobile Water Factory Compact, fully containerized water treatment solution with 55 m³/h capacity, capable of purifying surface water, groundwater, or treated wastewater. Combines ultrafiltration (72 m³/h net filtrate) and two-stage reverse osmosis packaged in four 40ft containers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Europe's first Direct Potable Reuse installation based on municipal wastewater — Water Production Center Hofstade, producing 53.9 m³/h, supplying ~12,000 people annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• WaterunieflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Nuoro collaborated with Waterunie to develop the Water Production Center Hofstade in Aalst, Belgium — Europe's first Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) installation based on municipal wastewater. The plant produces 53.9 m³/h of fresh water using advanced purification technologies. Nuoro delivered the complete facility that converts treated wastewater into high-quality drinking water. The project is part of the Flemish Government's Blue Deal initiative.
• ENGIEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNuoro supported ENGIE in the realization of the new combined cycle power plant in Flémalle, Belgium (investment ~€650M). Nuoro's role focused on site coordination, technical follow-up, and practical on-site optimizations during an intensive project phase between December 2024 and March 2025.
• VITOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuoro designed and delivered five advanced modular water treatment pilot systems for VITO (Flemish research organization for cleantech and sustainable development). The systems support research on circular water usage in Flanders and are installed at Aquafin in Hasselt. Project involved engineering, design, construction, and testing over a ten-month period.
• AzulatiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuoro collaborated with Azulatis to design and build a versatile, fully containerized mobile water treatment plant (Mobile Water Factory). The complete design and construction was completed in less than six months, delivering 55 m³/h capacity for surface water, groundwater, or treated wastewater purification.
• Energy RecoverycoreTechnology or IntegrationEnergy Recovery's PX pressure exchanger technology powers the Water Production Center Hofstade DPR installation. The PX technology enables roughly 23% energy savings in the water reuse process, contributing to the project's three-year payback period.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft supports Nuoro's digital ambitions to address water and energy challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions, leveraging digital technologies for project execution and optimization.
• AutodesksupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk supports Nuoro's digital ambitions to address water and energy challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions, providing design and engineering software tools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Major water technology and services player with deep municipal and industrial reuse capabilities. Comparable to Nuoro across water reuse, ultrapure water, and wastewater treatment, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• IDE Technologies: Global water treatment specialist in desalination and advanced membrane reuse including potable reuse. Comparable to Nuoro's Direct Potable Reuse and RO/UF technology stack at a much larger project scale.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment EPC and technology provider offering reuse, ultrapure water, and wastewater solutions for municipal and industrial clients. Directly comparable as a broader, well-capitalized incumbent competing for the same industrial and municipal reuse projects Nuoro targets.
• Pentair X-Flow: Membrane technology provider (ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, RO) serving industrial and municipal reuse and wastewater markets. Comparable as a supplier/competitor for the membrane-based reuse solutions Nuoro integrates.

Emerging players

• Lenntech: Dutch water treatment solutions integrator offering RO, UF, and reuse systems for industrial and municipal clients. Comparable as a smaller European engineering peer operating in adjacent industrial/municipal reuse markets.
• NX Filtration: Dutch membrane company developing hollow-fiber nanofiltration for water reuse and micropollutant removal. Comparable emerging technology player addressing similar industrial and municipal reuse applications as Nuoro.

Others

• Energy Recovery: Provider of pressure exchanger (PX) energy recovery devices that Nuoro already integrates (e.g., WPC Hofstade). Comparable as an enabling technology vendor in the same DPR and high-recovery RO value chain.
• De Watergroep / Waterunie: Flemish public drinking water utility and Nuoro's partner at WPC Hofstade. Comparable as a Flemish public-water counterpart/ecosystem participant that buys, rather than competes directly in, large reuse EPC projects.

Regional players

• Waterleau: Belgian-headquartered water and waste-to-energy solutions provider serving industry and municipalities with biological treatment, reuse, and biogas/biomethane. Closely comparable regional peer with overlapping customer base in Flanders and Benelux.
• Paques Environmental Technologies: Dutch specialist in biological wastewater treatment and biogas upgrading to biomethane. Comparable to Nuoro's biomethane/renewable natural gas and biological wastewater treatment offerings, particularly for industrial and municipal clients in Benelux.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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