- LG Water Solutions continuing presence in Oman by delivering 23,000 units of SWRO
membranes for the Ghubrah III Desalination Plant
- Support Oman's 2040 Vision
by securing a sustainable nationwide water supply
SEOUL,
South Korea, July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Water Solutions is set to
enhance the Sultanate of Oman's
water infrastructure by delivering over 23,000 units of its SW 440
GR G2 seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membranes for the Ghubrah III
Desalination Plant. Once commissioned in the first quarter of 2027,
this plant will be the largest desalination facility in
Oman.
LG Water Solutions will supply its RO membranes to GS Inima, the
firm responsible for the construction and operation of the Ghubrah
III Desalination Project. The Ghubrah III Desalination Plant will
deliver a daily production capacity of 300,000 m³/day, marking a
significant step towards enhancing water security in Oman. The plant will ensure a clean water
supply to an estimated 2.5 million inhabitants in the capital city
of Muscat while also preserving
the aquifer resources. This initiative aligns with Oman's 2040 Vision, which aims to secure a
sustainable water supply for the nation's future.
LG Water Solutions boasts an outstanding history of supplying RO
membrane elements to several desalination projects in Oman. Once the Ghubrah III plant becomes
operational, LG Water Solutions' breakthrough NanoH2O™
RO membranes will treat over 50% of Oman's desalination capacity.
Since 2016, LG Water Solutions has planted its presence in
Oman by playing a pivotal role in
developing a new desalination plant in Sohar, which commenced
operations with a capacity of 250,000 m³/day.
Furthermore, in 2018, LG Water Solutions supplied SWRO membranes
for the Salalah Independent Water Project, which produces 120,000
m³/day of drinking water.
In 2021, LG Water Solutions also secured the supply of SWRO
membrane elements to the Barka V Desalination Plant in the densely
populated Muscat and the Batinah
region. The plant has a production capacity of 100,000 m³/day.
The outstanding performance of LG Water Solutions' products and
engineering support will enable the Ghubrah III plant to operate
more efficiently at reduced feed pressures, resulting in
significant energy savings and lower operational costs.
LG Water Solutions is at the forefront of this ambitious
project, providing cutting-edge desalination technologies and
expertise that underscore the company's dedication to realizing
environmental sustainability and technological innovation. The
Ghubrah III plant not only enhances water security for Oman but also sets a benchmark for
desalination projects worldwide.
Dr. Hoon Hyung, Head of LG Water
Solutions and Vice President of LG Chem, stated, "LG Water
Solutions obtains a long-standing track record in the Sultanate of
Oman from the beginning of its RO
membrane business. We are very grateful for GS Inima's decision to
appoint LG Water Solutions as the membrane supplier for the Ghubrah
III project. We are extremely honored to be given this opportunity
to serve the significant local water demand for the region."
About LG Water Solutions
LG Water Solutions, a business unit of LG Chem,
manufactures NanoH2O™ seawater and brackish water
reverse osmosis (RO) membrane elements based on its groundbreaking
Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) technology. TFN technology
improves membrane performance by embedding benign nanomaterials on
the membrane surface, increasing flux without compromising salt
rejection. For more information, please visit
www.lgwatersolutions.com.
About LG Chem
LG Chem is a leading global chemical company with a
diversified business portfolio in the key areas of petrochemicals,
advanced materials, and life sciences. The company manufactures a
wide range of products from high-value-added petrochemicals to
renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and
battery materials, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver
differentiated solutions for its customers. LG Chem is committed to
reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by
2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive
contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible
supply chains. Headquartered in Seoul,
Korea, LG Chem has multiple operation sites worldwide and
generated consolidated revenue of KRW 55.2
trillion (USD 41.6billion) in
2023. For more information, please visit www.lgchem.com.
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