RT LogKa (@LogKa11)Israel’s largest desalination plant is Sorek. Coordinates:31.9428829, 34.7312932The largest desalination plant in the Middle East is Saudi Arabia’s Ras al-Khair.Coordinates:27.5323877, 49.1399172The Qeshm island desalination plant that was destroyed by Israeli-US airstrikes is located near the Strait of Hormuz.Coordinates:26.9501169, 56.2782450 ...

RT LogKa (@LogKa11)DO NOT start a water war with Iran if you’re Israel or a Gulf Arab state.Israel and the Gulf states get 85% of their drinking water from desalination plants. Iran only gets 3% of its water from desalination. All of these plants are within easy striking distance for Iranian drones and missiles. ...

RT LogKa (@LogKa11)DO NOT start a water war with Iran if you’re Israel or a Gulf Arab state.Israel and the Gulf states get 85% of their drinking water from desalination plants. Iran only gets 3% of its water from desalination. All of these plants are within easy striking distance for Iranian drones and missiles. ...

RT Canadian Prepper (@PrepperCanadian)Just a reminder that:Israel and the gulf states get about 70-90% of their water from desalination.Iran gets 3%.This could get really ugly. https://t.co/IEx8hGSwNw ...

RT Trita Parsi (@tparsi)The US has struck Iranian desalination plants. If Iran responds in kind by striking desalination plants in GCC, the situation for Iran's Arab neighbours will be devastating. It appears the Iranian FM is hinting at that in his last sentence here. ...

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Algeria is prioritizing $1 billion of desalination plants in its drought-prone northwest, seeking to save freshwater for agriculture https://t.co/g2cP1yj16m ...

Water Resource Management - Australia is expanding desalination capacity to address a growing population and declining rainfall [1] - The expansion focuses on converting seawater to freshwater [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong quarter of sales execution with improved mega project shipments and a rebound in wastewater revenue, reiterating its four-year revenue guidance [3] - Operating expenses (OPEX) guidance has been reduced further due to effective cost control measures [3] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The CO2 business had a successful summer testing season, with strong OEM engagement, although commercialization is still in early stages [4] - The lithium extraction project in Argentina, valued at $350,000, is expected to contribute to revenue this quarter, indicating growth in the wastewater treatment niche [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is optimistic about long-term trends in desalination and water treatment, although it cautions against expecting near-term results due to the lengthy infrastructure build-out [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving efficiency and lowering costs while continuing to invest in its growing wastewater business [3] - There is a strategic shift towards a top-down approach with OEMs to facilitate customer adoption of new technologies [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing interest from OEMs and the potential for commercialization in 2027, following another summer testing season [23] - The company anticipates a similar backlog pattern for 2026, with a slow start and a heavier second half [26] Other Important Information - The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hillphoenix, indicating progress towards a commercial agreement [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Key takeaways from the recent white paper on CO2 - The white paper validated energy savings of up to 15% at peak times and significant water savings in specific regions [7][8] Question: Progress with OEMs and commercial agreements - OEMs are beginning discussions with large end users, but commercial agreements are likely a year away [10][11] Question: Visibility for 2026 - The company expects to see backlog building for 2026, although it will be relatively small [26] Question: Cost reductions and international footprint - Cost reductions were achieved independently of international expansion efforts [30] Question: Hiring for wastewater efforts - The company seeks candidates with a track record in wastewater and relevant industry relationships [33] Question: Retailer tests for CO2 technology - Most installations for retailer tests are expected to be skid installations [34]

Water Scarcity and Challenges - Access to safe drinking water remains a significant global challenge, particularly in low-income countries [2] - Women and children in sub-Saharan Africa spend an estimated 40 billion hours annually collecting water [3] - High salinity levels make seawater unsafe for consumption, creating a paradox of abundance and scarcity [3][4] Desalination Technologies and Advancements - Early civilizations used basic distillation methods to purify water [5] - Modern desalination plants emerged in the 1950s in oil-rich, water-poor nations like Kuwait [6] - Singapore popularized reverse osmosis in 2010, turning sewage into ultra-pure drinking water [7] - Desalination provides approximately 42% of the UAE's water supply [7] Sustainability and Renewable Energy Integration - Desalination is energy-intensive and contributes to carbon emissions [8] - Solar-powered desalination offers a sustainable alternative, with the UAE uniquely positioned to lead this transition [9] - Abu Dhabi's Alawila is the world's largest desalination plant powered entirely by solar energy, producing 99,000 cubic meters of water per day [10] - The UAE consumes 500 liters of water per resident daily [10] Bottled Water Consumption and Environmental Impact - In the UAE, 25 billion liters (2.5% billion) of water are bottled annually [13] - Over 80% of people in the UAE prefer bottled water despite access to safe desalinated tap water [13] - The production, packaging, and transportation of bottled water contribute to significant environmental waste and pollution [14][15] Recommendations and Future Outlook - The industry needs a sustainable system for treating, transporting, and consuming water [16] - Decarbonizing desalination and scaling solar-powered desalination are crucial steps [16] - Eliminating plastic use in water packaging is essential for sustainable progress [16]