LG Water Solutions has secured a contract to supply over 23,000 of its SW 440 GR G2 seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membranes to the Ghubrah III Desalination Plant in Oman.
This facility, set to become the largest in the country upon its commissioning in early 2027, is a crucial step in addressing Oman’s water security needs.
The Ghubrah III plant, once operational, will have a daily production capacity of 300,000 cubic metres, catering to approximately 2.5 million residents in Muscat. This project aligns with Oman’s 2040 Vision, which prioritizes sustainable water resources for the future.
LG Water Solutions’ involvement comes through a partnership with GS Inima, the construction and operational manager of the project.
The company’s advanced NanoH2O™ RO membranes will be instrumental in treating over 50% of Oman’s desalinated water capacity once the plant is functional.
LG Water Solutions has previously played a pivotal role in establishing desalination plants in Oman, including a facility in Sohar with a 250,000 cubic metre daily capacity and the Salalah Independent Water Project in 2018, which produces 120,000 cubic metres of drinking water per day.
More recently, in 2021, the company supplied membrane elements to the Barka V Desalination Plant, enhancing water supply in Muscat and the Batinah region with a 100,000 cubic metre daily output.
The efficiency and performance of LG Water Solutions’ products have been highlighted as key factors in reducing operational costs and energy consumption for the Ghubrah III project. The advanced technology enables the plant to function at lower feed pressures, ensuring significant energy savings and operational efficiency.
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.”
Source :Zawya
