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Three locations still being studied for future Costa del Sol desalination plant as draft plan deadline slips – Spain

The future desalination plant in the Axarquía area to the east of Malaga province is still in the hands of bureaucratic procedures which continue to delay the project, for which 100 million euros have been budgeted by Spain’s central government. After it was announced last June that the project could be drafted by the end of the year, this deadline has now been extended by a few more months, until spring 2025.

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Three locations still being studied for future Costa del Sol desalination plant as draft plan deadline slips – Spain2024-11-13T18:41:46+01:00

Thermal seawater desalination for irrigation purposes in a water-stressed region: Emerging value tensions in full-scale implementation (Spain)

Water scarcity in arid regions has accelerated the adoption of desalination technologies, yet these often carry high energy costs and environmental impacts, particularly due to brine discharge.

This study examines societal concerns and conflicts linked to developing a solar-powered thermal desalination system for irrigation in Spain’s water-stressed Almería region, aiming for resource recovery and circular water economy.

Through a context-sensitive, participatory design, technical scenarios were evaluated alongside stakeholder feedback, highlighting the need for sustainable, socially accepted desalination solutions that balance environmental, economic, and social considerations.

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Thermal seawater desalination for irrigation purposes in a water-stressed region: Emerging value tensions in full-scale implementation (Spain)2024-11-04T16:31:04+01:00

AxarquĂ­a desalination plant output will be shared equally between agricutural and domestic supply – Spain

The AxarquĂ­a desalination plant, costing 100 million euros, is set to split its output equally between agriculture and domestic supply. Managed by the state-owned Acuamed, the project advances largely due to user-driven demand rather than governmental speed, with 2028 as the earliest anticipated commissioning date. The Junta de AndalucĂ­a and VĂ©lez-MĂĄlaga town hall have proposed a site near the coast, though expropriation is required from six landowners. Once operational, the plant will supply 12 cubic hectometres per year each for agricultural and household use, vital for addressing the region’s ongoing drought challenges.

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AxarquĂ­a desalination plant output will be shared equally between agricutural and domestic supply – Spain2024-10-28T10:59:48+01:00

Turning the Tide: How Desalination and 3D Printing Are Transforming Europe’s Water Future – Spain

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Spain, Portugal, and Greece are combating severe water scarcity through cutting-edge desalination and 3D printing technologies.

Acciona’s 3D Printing Initiatives




3D printing has revolutionized various industries by enabling the production of complex structures with minimal waste. Acciona has recognized the potential of this technology in construction and water infrastructure projects. The company has been using 3D printing to create custom components for desalination plants and other infrastructure, reducing both costs and environmental impact.




Turning the Tide: How Desalination and 3D Printing Are Transforming Europe’s Water Future – Spain2024-10-11T09:43:34+02:00

ACCIONA-led consortium to operate three desalination plants – Ibiza, Spain

The two awarded lots include the management of the Santa EulĂ ria and San Antonio desalination plants, as well as the management of the Ibiza Town desalination plant and the system that connects the three plants, consisting of an island interconnection network with 74 kilometers of pipelines.

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ACCIONA-led consortium to operate three desalination plants – Ibiza, Spain2024-09-24T00:19:26+02:00

Grimalt opens the Aqualia Desalination Innovation Center – Denia, Spain

The Mayor of DĂ©nia, Vicent Grimalt, has inaugurated the Desalination Innovation Centre installed by Aqualia in the IDAM of Racons. It is a platform where Aqualia’s projects in this field are centralised. It employs three people, a laboratory, a control centre and various pilot plants for pre-treatment and different types of desalination and post-treatment.

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Grimalt opens the Aqualia Desalination Innovation Center – Denia, Spain2024-09-08T22:15:37+02:00

Faced with drought, Barcelona will acquire a floating desalination plant – Spain

This is the response to the water crisis that has been affecting Catalonia “for more than three years,” recalls El País . On Thursday, April 18, the government of the region bordering France unveiled its strategy to combat the drought and ensure a regular water supply to its population. The Catalan executive will install a floating desalination plant in the port of Barcelona, ​​and according to information provided by the Madrid media, this infrastructure, which should be operational next October, “will provide 40,000 m3 of water per day,” which is equivalent to “6% of the daily consumption of the Barcelona metropolitan area . ”

Faced with drought, Barcelona will acquire a floating desalination plant – Spain2024-09-08T22:49:56+02:00

VĂ©lez-MĂĄlaga gears up for desalination plant construction – Spain

Lupiåñez emphasised that this infrastructure will enhance water conditions in the local and surrounding areas by rendering well water suitable for irrigation. Collaborating with the MĂĄlaga Provincial Council and the Andalucian Regional Government, VĂ©lez-MĂĄlaga strives to enhance water quality in the middle of a drought. A €15 million investment partnership between these institutions is set to expedite the installation of the desalination plant in wells.

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VĂ©lez-MĂĄlaga gears up for desalination plant construction – Spain2024-08-22T01:17:30+02:00

VĂ©lez-MĂĄlaga gears up for desalination plant construction – Spain

Lupiåñez emphasised that this infrastructure will enhance water conditions in the local and surrounding areas by rendering well water suitable for irrigation. Collaborating with the MĂĄlaga Provincial Council and the Andalucian Regional Government, VĂ©lez-MĂĄlaga strives to enhance water quality in the middle of a drought. A €15 million investment partnership between these institutions is set to expedite the installation of the desalination plant in wells.

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VĂ©lez-MĂĄlaga gears up for desalination plant construction – Spain2024-08-01T01:46:58+02:00

Barcelona is banking on a floating desalination plant to fight drought – northeastern Spain

Barcelona already relies on Europe’s largest desalination plant for domestic use to compensate over three years of below average rainfall that have led to a historic drought made worse by climate change. In February, Catalonia’s regional government declared a drought emergency for much of the surrounding region.

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Barcelona is banking on a floating desalination plant to fight drought – northeastern Spain2024-07-15T01:58:59+02:00
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