DME
The independent desalination institute.
When millions ride on a desalination decision, you deserve an answer with no agenda. As an institute, DME sells no plants and holds no vendor ties - so you get the neutral truth about your asset, project or technology.
Desalination is not an abstract topic. This is what it looks like.
The guarantee that stays
DME's independence is structural, not a personal favour: no plant sales, no EPC interests, no vendor ties. It is written into our Independence Charter and carried by a team of experienced experts - so the promise holds, whoever leads the institute.
Technical and commercial assessment of desalination assets, projects and technologies. No plant sales, no EPC interests, no vendor ties. Independent since 2008, serving clients from more than 40 countries.
We built DME so that you always get a neutral answer. We stand behind it - today and for the long term, as an institute.
The team of Desalination Institute DME
Who we serve
For Lenders & Investors
Due diligence, lenders advisory and independent valuations for desalination financings and transactions. Trusted by development banks and institutional lenders.
For Operators & Owners
Performance reviews, second opinions and retrofit assessments for existing plants. Vendor-neutral answers to the questions your suppliers cannot answer neutrally.
For Governments & Institutions
Strategy, programme assessment and expert advisory for ministries, agencies and research programmes.
We know it, because we have done it
Independent since 2008, predecessor activities since 2003.
Looking for an independent view on a desalination asset, project or technology? Talk to the institute.
P.S. Talk to us before you sign.