Water industry Innovators
Seamlessly blending technology and engineering to provide sustainable clean water for all.
A BOLD Vision
Clean accessible water for all starts with reducing waste. We design technologies that make it easier for the water industry to take action on water waste, leakage and infrastructure integrity. Our team works together to drive down water loss and protect the environment.
Our impact
100,000,000
2000 Tonnes
4000+ Leaks
The Journey so Far....
Origin Tech was created by two oil and gas industry professionals who were inspired to make positive changes in water and onshore gas.
The idea of Origin No Dig® was conceived in 2020 by adapting a technique used in the oil and gas industry.
The invention of Origin No Dig®.
The first version of Origin No Dig® successfully tested...
Lab scale testing was undertaken in collaboration between Origin Tech, Northumbrian Water and Innovate UK.
Full scale testing was implemented in partnership with Northumbrian Water.
First NWL 8” cast main successfully repaired.
Development of Origin Orbit® AI algorithm begins.
First use of satellite technology to detect water leaks for NWL.
Joint project to develop the application of Origin Orbit® alongside the ESA...
Achieving savings of 12.5ML/d of water and reducing leak backlog by over 48000 days in 3mths.
Scope begins delivering over 30ML/d of water savings.
Yielding over 9.5ML/d of water savings.
Launch of Origin SAVI with Pennon group.
With over 1000 leaks identified to date. Origin No Dig becomes BAU at Severn Trent.
...OUR products PROVIDE SOLUTIONS
OUR TEAM
Why Origin?
Don’t just take our word for it. We are recognised for what we do by independent industry experts. In 2023 we won the Pipeline Industries Guild award for Innovation. In 2024 we won the Water Industry Award for Leakage Initiative of the Year in partnership with Northumbrian Water. In 2024 we were commended by the Water Industry Award for the Groundbreaker Award in partnership with Affinity Water.
WORLDWIDE WINNER IN 2023
Utility Pipeline Technology Award
“Game changing leak reduction technology”
WIA WINNER IN 2024
Water Industry Awards Winner 2024
WHERE TO find us
Founded in the Great North East. You can find us operating in most parts of the UK. We are headquartered in Team Valley Gateshead, with our Engineering and Origin Orbit® team located in our incredible offices on the Newcastle Quayside.
Lower Steenbergs Yard, Ouse Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2DF
