Dutch Clean Tech

About Dutch Clean Tech

Dutch Clean Tech develops, finances, builds, and operates water treatment and drinking water projects for governments and industries. The company was founded in 2022 by CEO Sander Pielkenrood and is based in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands. It operates on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) or 'pay for use and not for ownership' model, where clients outsource their water treatment needs through long-term contracts. This model eliminates the need for clients to make large capital expenditures (CAPEX), as the projects are financed by European private and institutional investors who receive an average return of 9%.The company's creation stems from the Pielkenrood family's long history in water purification, dating back to 1962. The family business, Pielkenrood, developed customized water purification systems, notably inventing the Corrugated Plate Interceptor (CPI) with Royal Dutch Shell in 1965. Sander Pielkenrood worked in the family business for seventeen years, which inspired him to establish Dutch Clean Tech to use this proven technology for a broader social and environmental purpose. The company leverages over 60 years of its sister company Pielkenrood's experience to provide modular and scalable installations for drinking water production and wastewater purification.Dutch Clean Tech serves both industrial and municipal clients, focusing on speed, reliability, low costs, and energy efficiency. It actively collaborates with local contractors and staff for the construction, operation, and maintenance of its plants, aiming to stimulate local economies and ensure knowledge transfer. The company is active in the Netherlands, Mexico, Guatemala, and the Middle East, with offices in Dubai, Mexico, and Guatemala to support its projects. Recent projects include developing a wastewater reuse system for an industrial producer in Querétaro, Mexico, and treating combined wastewater for an industrial park in Guanajuato, Mexico. In July 2026, the company raised €15 million to acquire a 25% stake in Agua del Mariscal, a private drinking water company in Guatemala, to accelerate its growth.