WINNER

TAWEELAH, presented by COX WATER

The Taweelah 200 MIGD desalination plant is the largest reverse osmosis facility in operation, notable for its low specific net energy consumption of 2.81 kWh/m³ on average. This efficiency is achieved despite challenging seawater characteristics, producing high-quality water through optimized design, high-efficiency equipment, and renewable energy.

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AQUALIA

Aqualia focuses its efforts on the regeneration of wastewater through the development of advanced tailor-made water solutions for various intended uses. In pursuit of constant innovation, the company works on customized solutions that ensure quality and sustainability, adapted to different types of water and specific applications.

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DuPont Water Solutions

DuPont global network of technical experts, benefiting from 40+ years of product and application expertise, helps design efficient desalination solutions for a wide range of applications and industries. DuPont continues to be the exclusive manufacturer of dry SWRO membranes, allowing for easier handling and transport due to a significant reduction.

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SURPHASE

Surphase revolutionizes fouling management and cleaning in desalination plants. By integrating nanometric sensitivity sensors with predictive algorithms, we set a new standard for detection and control. Direct data empowers smarter decisions, optimizing processes, cutting operational costs, and reducing environmental impact.

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DESALRO 2,0 – ITC CANARIAS

DESALRO 2.0 is already on the market; this design has promoted projects and works worth over €15 million. Key benefits include reduced carbon footprint and lower water production costs. The system is compact, mobile, and easy to install, with high scalability (between 1,000 and 10,000 m3/d). Reduced OPEX (estimated annual savings of €33,000).

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DANFOSS

Our new APP pump with ceramic components improves robustness and wear resistance, increases maximum pressure, and eliminates the need for pre-filtration, helping to minimize OPEX. This innovation delivers an extremely versatile technology that enables the construction of the most efficient plants on the market, both in desalination and water reuse

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SACYR AGUA

Sacyr Agua’s commitment to sustainability is demonstrated by our actions but also backed by numerous international accreditations and awards. We will present a multitude of examples and among others, we are the first large corporation to have calculated and certified its water footprint demonstrating that we are Water Positive.

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AQUALIA

The MARadentro project is presented as a sustainable alternative for the reuse of reclaimed water in aquifer recharge, with the aim of improving both the quality and quantity of groundwater. It is a low-cost technology with a significant positive impact on the environment..

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ACUAMED

The research applies Cooperative Game Theory to assess collaboration among users of overexploited aquifers for their recovery, integrating desalination into the water management system. The results show that an adequate allocation of desalination costs benefits the users of the water system.

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Asociación Chilena de Desalación y Reúso (ACADES)

The ACADES 2024 Congress, which thanks to the communication campaign became a brand and a milestone for Chile, helped highlight the urgent need for new solutions to address the mega-drought. It generated a total of 341 publications, reaching an audience of 20 million people and gaining over a thousand new followers.

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ACCIONA

ACCIONA launches a campaign for World Water Day to promote responsible use and highlight desalination as a solution to water scarcity. With the slogan “Would you shower with seawater?” and the challenge “3-minute shower,” it encourages individual actions through games, comics, and social media to raise awareness.

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INFOEDITA COMUNICACIÓN PROFESIONAL con sus revistas TECNOAQUA e INDUSTRIAMBIENTE

Infoedita Comunicación Profesio is made up of a group of professionals with extensive experience in communication whose objective is to communicate and inform about the water sector through its two publications, Tecnoaqua and Indutriambiente (the latter is bilingual). It also organizes high-level conferences, congresses, and events related to water

WINNER

GS INIMA

Celebrating 70 years, GS Inima is a global leader in desalination and water reuse. With award-winning projects in Spain, Portugal, Chile, Mexico, and Brazil, we’ve delivered sustainable solutions to millions. Our innovation, impact, and commitment to water challenges exemplify the spirit of this award.

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BALTEN

The Public Entity Balsas de Tenerife, BALTEN, as a pioneering company in water reuse since 1993, has demonstrated its ability to adapt to the exceptional situations experienced in recent years, specifically with the declaration of the energy emergency in the Canary Islands in 2023, and in the water emergency declared in Tenerife in 2024.

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DESALIA WATER

Desalia Water has engineered the expansion of the 3 largest SWRO plants in Spain with a final capacity of 270 Hm3 and a total budget of more than 125 Million Euros.The contribution of the company to the increase of water resources in one of the driest areas of Spain will mitigate the impacts of droughts with new resources for drinking and irrigati