Baja California Seawater Desalination

Leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative process design, the project achieves unprecedented efficiency in seawater desalination.

• Multi-Stage Pre-treatment: Involves a series of processes to remove impurities like particles, organic compounds, and minerals from seawater before it undergoes further treatment, ensuring optimal performance of the desalination system.

• Two-Stage Seawater Reverse Osmosis (RO): Utilizes a dual-stage process where seawater is pressurized and forced through semi-permeable membranes (Nano Filtration + Reverse Osmosis) to remove dissolved salts and contaminants, resulting in the production of potable water and concentrated brine.

• Energy Recovery Devices (ERD): Components that harness energy from the pressure reduction in the RO process to pressurize another fluid stream or produce electricity, significantly reducing energy consumption and improving overall efficiency.

• BiTurbo Turbochargers: Advanced turbochargers used to enhance the efficiency of the desalination process by providing additional pressure to drive seawater through the membranes, thereby increasing water recovery rates.

• Brine Concentrator: A system that concentrates the remaining brine from the desalination process, allowing for further treatment or utilization of valuable by-products, such as sodium chloride and magnesium salts, while minimizing waste discharge.

Seawater desalination offers a sustainable solution to water scarcity, alleviating pressure on freshwater sources and preserving fragile ecosystems. By harnessing abundant seawater resources, the project reduces reliance on rainfall-dependent sources, enhancing resilience to climate variability and ensuring water security for communities and industries. Additionally, the high water recovery rates and advanced technologies employed minimize ecological footprint, promoting resource efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Furthermore, this project pioneers environmental stewardship by incorporating innovative processes to minimize brine discharge pollution. Collaborating with downstream industrial partners, the project facilitates brine mining, extracting valuable by-products such as sodium chloride, bromine, and magnesium salt. This approach not only mitigates environmental impact but also generates additional revenue, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development.

With its impressive seawater intake capacity of 432,000 m3/d and a remarkable water recovery rate of 65%, significantly above the industry standard, the project addresses water scarcity challenges in Mexico.

By maximizing production efficiency and minimizing waste through advanced reverse osmosis technologies, it ensures a sustainable supply of potable water to meet the region's growing demand, thereby alleviating water scarcity concerns.

Strategically located near an LNG terminal, the project benefits from convenient access to natural gas for power generation. This proximity ensures a reliable and cost-effective energy source, essential for sustaining the desalination operations at optimal efficiency.

Furthermore, leveraging established infrastructure networks in Mexico facilitates seamless project operations, including transportation logistics and maintenance support. By capitalizing on existing infrastructure, the project minimizes implementation hurdles and maximizes operational reliability, fostering a conducive environment for sustainable water production and industrial growth in the region.