FOG - Fats, Oils & Grease
Oil and Grease Trap in Wastewater Treatment UAE plays a critical role in preventing harmful contaminants from affecting drainage and wastewater systems. Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) are among the most disruptive contaminants in any wastewater treatment system. Left unmanaged, FOG destabilises biological treatment processes, blocks drainage infrastructure, and creates compliance violations for restaurants, food processing facilities, and wastewater treatment plants across the UAE.
Emvees Wastewater Treatment LLC, in association with Greasezilla of the USA, delivers advanced oil and grease trap solutions and FOG removal wastewater treatment systems that do more than manage the problem. We help facilities turn FOG waste into a profitable resource.
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The Problem with FOG in Wastewater Treatment
FOG in wastewater treatment is a persistent challenge across the UAE. Fats, oils, and grease entering drainage systems and treatment plants cause a range of serious operational and regulatory problems:
- FOG accumulates in pipelines and drainage networks, causing blockages and costly maintenance
- In wastewater treatment plants, FOG destabilises the aerobic biological treatment section, reducing overall treatment efficiency
- Restaurants and food processing facilities face unpleasant operational conditions and regulatory pressure from accumulated grease waste
- Haulers and waste collectors deal with difficult, high-volume FOG waste that is expensive to transport and dispose of
Without a dedicated oil and grease trap in wastewater treatment, these problems compound over time, increasing operational costs and compliance risk.
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Our FOG and Oil and Grease Trap Solutions
Kitchen Fat Trap Installation and Supply
We supply and install a complete range of kitchen fat traps and grease trap systems including Type A, B, C, and D configurations, sized and selected to match your facility's daily FOG output. A properly specified kitchen fat trap intercepts fats, oils, and grease before they enter the drainage system, protecting your pipework, drainage network, and downstream treatment plant.
FOG Treatment Using Greasezilla Technology
In partnership with Greasezilla of the USA, Emvees delivers an advanced FOG removal wastewater treatment solution that converts collected grease trap waste into biofuel. Rather than treating FOG as a disposal problem, the Greasezilla system processes it into a valuable resource, generating revenue through biofuel offtake while eliminating the high costs associated with traditional FOG disposal methods.
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Optimisation
Greasezilla can be integrated with existing Dissolved Air Flotation systems to optimise FOG separation and improve overall treatment plant performance, making it a practical upgrade for facilities already managing FOG in wastewater treatment.
Anaerobic Digester Integration
For facilities operating anaerobic digesters, the Greasezilla system can homogenise FOG substrates for improved digester performance, increasing biogas yield and reducing digester management challenges.
Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning
We handle the complete project lifecycle for oil and grease trap systems and FOG treatment installations, from initial site assessment and system design through to installation, commissioning, and staff training.
Operation and Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
Our Annual Maintenance Contracts cover all scheduled servicing, grease trap cleaning, equipment inspection, and performance monitoring to keep your FOG management system operating efficiently and your facility fully compliant.
Greasezilla
Turning FOG Waste into a Profitable Resource
The Greasezilla system is a turnkey, standalone FOG removal wastewater treatment solution designed to process collected grease trap waste simply, efficiently, and without costly additives or complex infrastructure.
Simple to Operate
● Requires no special electrical upgrades
● Can be installed in virtually any commercial building
● Easy to operate and maintain with minimal operator training required
● Modular design that is expandable and scalable as FOG volumes increase
Highly Efficient
● Uses hydronic fluid rather than steam for heat transfer, eliminating scaling issues
● Requires no flocculants, polymers, or other costly chemical additives
● Capable of processing up to 40,000 gallons of raw grease trap waste per day
● Exhaust emissions have no detectable colour or odour
Environmentally Responsible
● Removes FOG completely from the waste stream
● Converts FOG into biofuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions
● Produces pasteurised, headworks-ready effluent water as a byproduct
● Generates heat using the very biofuel it produces, requiring no fossil fuels
Cost Effective
● Eliminates costs associated with dewatering, drying, lagooning, land application, incineration, and composting
● Significantly reduces post-treatment hauling volumes and associated costs
● Greasezilla owners capture tipping fees from incoming FOG waste
● Generates ongoing revenue through the sale of biofuel offtake
● Total operating expense of approximately 1 to 2 cents per gallon
Facilities and Industries We Serve
- Restaurants, Food & Beverage Establishments
- Hotels &Hospitality Facilities
- Food Processing &Manufacturing Plants
- Commercial Kitchens & Catering Operations
- Shopping Centres and Food Courts
- Hospitals and Institutional Catering Facilities
- Wastewater Treatment Plants Managing FOG Loads
- Municipal Grease Trap Waste Haulers and Processors
Why Proper FOG Management Matters in the UAE
Dubai Municipality and UAE environmental authorities regulate FOG discharge strictly. Facilities that allow excessive fats, oils, and grease to enter the drainage network face fines, operational shutdowns, and mandatory remediation costs. Beyond regulatory compliance, poor FOG management leads to blocked drains, foul odours, and disrupted operations, all of which are avoidable with the right oil and grease trap in wastewater treatment.
Why UAE Facilities Choose Emvees for FOG Treatment
With over 20 years of wastewater treatment experience across the UAE and an exclusive partnership with Greasezilla of the USA, Emvees brings a level of FOG management expertise that goes well beyond standard grease trap supply and servicing. We design complete FOG removal wastewater treatment solutions that address the problem at its source, protect your treatment plant, and where applicable, convert your FOG waste into a revenue-generating resource.
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Our engineering team will assess your FOG volumes, facility type, and treatment requirements and propose the most appropriate oil and grease trap solution for your operations. Contact Emvees today for a free consultation on FOG and grease trap solutions across the UAE.
Frequently Asked Questions: Oil and Grease Trap in Wastewater Treatment UAE
FOG in wastewater treatment destabilises the aerobic biological processes that treatment plants depend on to function. It also accumulates in pipework, causes blockages, and increases maintenance costs significantly. For restaurants and food facilities, unmanaged FOG leads to drainage failures, foul odours, and regulatory non-compliance.
A kitchen fat trap, also known as a grease trap, is an interceptor device installed in the drainage line from a commercial kitchen. It captures fats, oils, and grease before they enter the main drainage or sewer network. In the UAE, Dubai Municipality and other authorities require commercial food establishments to install correctly sized and regularly maintained grease traps as a condition of their operating licence.
Conventional FOG disposal involves collection, hauling, and expensive processing or disposal at dedicated facilities. Greasezilla processes collected grease trap waste on-site or at a central facility, converting it into biofuel without chemical additives. This eliminates disposal costs, reduces hauling volumes, and generates revenue from biofuel offtake, turning a cost centre into a profit stream.
Yes. Greasezilla is a standalone turnkey system that can also be integrated with existing Dissolved Air Flotation systems and anaerobic digesters to optimise FOG removal and overall plant performance. Our engineering team assesses your existing setup and recommends the most practical integration approach.
Yes. We offer Annual Maintenance Contracts covering grease trap cleaning, equipment servicing, performance monitoring, and on-site support across the UAE, ensuring your FOG management system remains compliant and operationally effective throughout the year.
