Jordan's Water Industry Taps Into ABB's Digital And AI Technology To Address Resource Scarcity

• ABB and regional partner Volt Automation LLC chosen by the German Agency for International Cooperation and the Water Authority of Jordan to enhance efficiency in the water sector
• ABB Genix Industrial IoT and AI Suite to be implemented to help track and reduce energy consumption in pumping stations, water treatment plants and distribution networks
• Jordan is among the most water-scarce countries in the world, with population growth, overuse of water and the impacts of climate change reducing resources

ABB has been selected by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Water Authority of Jordan to provide its ABB Genix Industrial IoT and AI Suite for water and energy data management to help address the nation’s water management challenges by improving energy efficiency across the sector. Jordan is currently ranked as the 15th most water scarce country in the world¹.

As part of the project, ABB will also deliver comprehensive training and support to its in-country partner, Volt Automation LLC, to ensure effective implementation of Genix. The solution is designed to optimize operations and improve sustainability across water utilities using integrated, contextualized real-time data from multiple assets that enables operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Within the water sector, Genix can be used to monitor and analyze energy consumption in a range of settings, including pumping stations, treatment plants and distribution networks, enabling operators to make data-informed decisions to improve water resource management, achieve higher energy efficiency and provide consistent service delivery.

“We believe that digital technology is key to making better-informed decisions, sooner,” said Wissam Assaf, Head of Global Partner Business at ABB’s Energy Industries and Process Industries divisions. “By leveraging digital innovation and energy-efficient solutions, we can help Jordan build a more sustainable and resilient water sector. Through our collaboration with local partners, we aim to empower communities, optimize resource use and contribute to a better future for all.”

Jordan is among the most water-scarce countries in the world, with only 61 m³ per capita a year of renewable water resources². A growing population, agricultural expansion and the impacts of climate change are increasing the pressure on Jordan’s water supplies³. The country remains committed to progressing its National Climate Change Policy 2022-2050, which includes action for supporting water supply, conservation and related infrastructure development⁴.

“We are proud to work closely with ABB on this scope of work, demonstrating how digital innovation and partnership drives both economic and environmental progress,” said Sinan Hiasat, General Manager at Volt Automation. “We look forward to delivering tangible results for the water sector in Jordan, leveraging the capabilities of Genix to monitor, report and reduce energy consumption, establish water balance visibility, and enable better decision making on critical initiatives.”

In September 2025, ABB was recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms. ABB views the recognition as a reflection of the company’s continued commitment to delivering innovative industrial AI and IoT solutions that empower industries to operate leaner and cleaner.

With offices in Jordan, Qatar and Sudan, Volt Automation delivers specialized industrial automation, instrumentation and electrical services in the region.

About ABB
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About ABB’s Process Automation
ABB’s Process Automation business automates, electrifies and digitalizes industrial operations that address a wide range of essential needs – from supplying energy, water and materials, to producing goods and transporting them to market. With its ~20,000 employees, leading technology and service expertise, ABB Process Automation helps process, hybrid and maritime industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. For more information, visit go.abb/processautomation

¹ https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-with-water-scarcity
² https://www.mwi.gov.jo/EBV4.0/Root_Storage/AR/EB_List_Page/national_water_strategy_2023-2040.pdf
³ https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/122956.html
⁴ https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2023-03/National%20Climate%20Change%20Policy%20of%20the%20Hashemite%20Kingdom%20of%20Jordan%202022-2050.pdf