Seawater desalination has become an increasingly important technology in addressing water scarcity issues worldwide. As climate change and population growth continue to strain freshwater resources, many countries are turning to desalination as a viable solution. Recent advancements in the field have focused on improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impacts, and increasing production capacity. Here are the latest developments in seawater desalination from the past 13 days:
⢠Veolia has won a USD320 million contract to engineer and supply key technology for the Hassyan seawater desalination plant in Dubai, UAE, which will be the world’s second-largest reverse osmosis desalination plant and the largest powered by solar energy.
⢠The Hassyan plant will have an exceptional energy efficiency performance, consuming only 2.9 kWh/m3, representing a 35% reduction in energy consumption for reverse osmosis desalination over the past decade
⢠Morocco has awarded a contract for its largest seawater desalination plant, demonstrating the country’s commitment to addressing water scarcity issues
⢠The European Union is exploring ways to make desalination a viable solution to future water shortages, with the latest update of the Taxonomy Regulation classifying desalination as a „green“ investment under strict environmental conditions
⢠In Sabah, Malaysia, a new desalination system for producing clean drinking water has been introduced by Jetama Sdn Bhd, showcasing the technology’s potential in addressing local water needs
⢠The State Water Resources Control Board in California is accepting comments on potential amendments to the Seawater Desalination Provisions of the Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California, indicating ongoing efforts to refine regulations in this field
⢠Veolia is set to develop a water desalination plant in Rabat, Morocco, capable of treating up to 822,000 cubic meters of seawater per day, further expanding the company’s presence in large-scale desalination projects.