Energy Recovery Inc., a leader in energy efficiency technology, has been awarded $27.5 million in contracts to supply its PX Pressure Exchanger for seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination projects in Morocco.
The contracts, detailed in the company’s financial plans, will support Morocco’s efforts to convert seawater into potable water. The projects are set to be completed by 2024.
Facing a severe drought that has reduced the country’s reservoirs to just 25% of capacity, Morocco is intensifying its efforts to secure future water supplies. The government aims for desalination to provide 50% of its drinking water by 2030. Once operational, the new projects are expected to produce over a million cubic meters of drinkable water per day, meeting the needs of agriculture, municipalities, and more than 600,000 residents.
Rodney Clemente, Senior Vice President of Water at Energy Recovery, emphasized the critical role of desalination technology in combating Morocco’s water scarcity. “Desalination is the only drought-proof source of water, and it is crucial that arid regions like North Africa use energy-efficient SWRO technologies,” Clemente said. He noted that over half of the desalinated water will be allocated to agriculture, highlighting its importance for a sustainable ecosystem.
The PX Pressure Exchanger technology reduces energy consumption in desalination by up to 60%, a key factor in Morocco’s strategy to address water shortages. This technology is expected to prevent over 475,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to removing more than 100,000 cars from the road. This reduction underscores Morocco’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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