ENOWA and Nanostone Water, Inc. to Sign Memorandum of Understanding at Singapore International Water Week

ENOWA and Nanostone Water, Inc. (NSW) are pleased to announce an agreement to collaborate on the application of Ceramic Ultrafiltration Membrane for Brine Mining in NEOM, located in northwest Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will take place during the prestigious Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), held from June 18 to 22, 2024.

This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing sustainable water solutions and transforming desalination brine waste into valuable resources. The MoU outlines the collaborative efforts of ENOWA and NSW to develop and implement Ceramic Ultrafiltration (CUF) technology for brine mining, an important component of ENOWA’s circular economy strategy.

The MoU will focus on a one-year pilot testing of CUF membranes to harvest minerals and metals from desalination and cooling tower blowdown brine. This project aims to create a revenue stream while developing an environmentally sustainable method of managing desalination waste. Successful pilot results will pave the way for scaling up the design for commercial facilities. 

Gavin van Tonder, Managing Director of ENOWA Water, stated: “We are excited to partner with Nanostone Water, Inc. in this pioneering project. This collaboration underscores our commitment to sustainable water management in NEOM, and innovative solutions that could have far-reaching global impact. By transforming desalination brine waste into valuable resources, we will contribute significantly to an essential circular economy.”

Jürgen von Hollen, CEO of Nanostone Water, Inc., commented: “This MoU represents a significant milestone in our mission to deliver advanced water treatment technologies. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with ENOWA and to applying our technology and solutions to advance sustainable and cost-effective water supply.“

About ENOWA

ENOWA is a world-class energy and water company founded in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. ENOWA produces and delivers clean and sustainable resources for industrial and commercial applications using a smart and connected system designed to be circular and takes advantage of NEOM’s optimal solar and wind energy profile. ENOWA benefits from NEOM’s greenfield site, which has no legacy infrastructure, to advance energy, water, and hydrogen innovation. ENOWA will act as a catalyst and incubator for developing new, sustainable energy and water businesses while creating a robust economic sector regionally. Through its commitment to renewable energy and efficient water management, ENOWA seeks to become a global reference for industry leaders and setting a benchmark for sustainable economic circular systems around the world.

For more information, please visit www.ENOWA.NEOM.com or contact media@neom.com 

About NEOM

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. It is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this new future. It will be a destination and a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

NEOM will include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies will come to research, incubate, and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways. Residents of NEOM will embody an international ethos and embrace a culture of exploration, risk-taking and diversity.

For further information email media@NEOM.com or visit www.NEOM.com and

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About Nanostone Water, Inc. (NSW): Nanostone is a leading provider of advanced ceramic-based filtration solutions designed to remove suspended solids and pathogens from even the most challenging waters. The company’s reliable, robust, and cost-effective processes significantly reduce land and environmental footprints. Operating an automated state-of-the-art module manufacturing plant in Germany, Nanostone serves global desalination, municipal water treatment, and industrial water treatment markets through commercial offices in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S.

For more information, please contact: info@nanostone.com