Recently, Veolia, a global leader in environmental services, announced that it plans to double its worldwide desalination capacity by 2030, proactively addressing the growing global water scarcity crisis.
According to Veolia, approximately two billion people currently live in water-scarce regions. As climate change, population growth, and industrial development continue to accelerate, desalination is emerging as a critical solution for ensuring urban water supplies and meeting industrial water demands. In recent years, the company has steadily increased its investments in desalination projects across the Middle East, Asia, and other coastal areas, while actively advancing low-carbon, high-efficiency desalination technologies.
Veolia noted that over the past 25 years, significant progress has been made in desalination technology, with energy consumption per unit of water produced reduced by about 85% and production costs cut by nearly 90%. Looking ahead, the company aims to further enhance energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources, driving the desalination industry toward green and sustainable development.
Industry experts believe that, as global water supply-and-demand imbalances intensify, desalination, water recycling, and smart water management systems are poised to enter a new phase of rapid growth and opportunity.
Source: Veolia Official