Membrane Desalination

Modern Water’s patented Manipulated Osmosis Desalination process uses Forward Osmosis (FO) to offer significant benefits over traditional desalination methods. The Group won a public tender for the world's first commercial FO plant in June 2011 and is currently building the plant in preparation for delivery, commissioning and operation in Oman.

The Group has a further two proving plants operating in Gibraltar and Oman. They have proven to deliver substantially lower operating costs by reducing energy use by up to 30%, with higher availability than conventional reverse osmosis plants, reducing chemical consumption and carbon footprint.

The FO process is more environmentally friendly than existing methods. It is also inherently less prone to fouling than conventional membrane plant. Further savings are achieved including substantially lower levels of boron without additional treatment. The process also reduces downtime and maintenance, which leads to increased availability and significantly extended membrane life.

The technology is protected by a number of patents, as the protection and exploitation of our intellectual property is fundamental to our success.