Aquapor, a market leader in the management of municipal concessions and water supply and wastewater treatment services, has announced the formation of a joint venture with the Spanish group GS Inima, a global reference in the water sector, to participate in the tender for the construction of the Algarve Seawater Desalination Plant.
“It is with great pride that we announce this partnership, which allows Aquapor to combine its knowledge and expertise with GS Inima’s know-how and extensive experience in desalination across various parts of the world. I am confident that important synergies will be created for the development of efficient and innovative solutions, ensuring the best preservation of water resources in the Algarve,” said Carlos Rodrigues, Commercial Director of Aquapor.
Present in over 10 countries worldwide, GS Inima is one of the most important desalination companies in the global market and a leader in reverse osmosis desalination. With more than five decades of experience in building desalination plants, the company has developed a unique portfolio of technologies based on project integration, energy savings, reduction of discharges, and carbon footprint. In 2022, its desalination project in Atacama, Chile, was recognized as the best desalination plant in the world, supplying 70% of the population with an energy consumption of 2.8 kWh/m3, one of the lowest in the world.
“GS Inima has a successful track record in reverse osmosis desalination, with over 30 desalination plants built worldwide. This technology is one of the most sustainable and cost-effective in the industry. The creation of this new joint venture confirms the shared vision between GS Inima and Aquapor to supply the Algarve region with fresh water for consumption and industrial purposes, as well as our strong determination to better serve people’s well-being and the ecological environment,” said Diego de Vera, Business Development Director at GS Inima.
Launched in March, the international public tender for the design, construction, and operation of the Desalination System in the Algarve region aims for an initial capacity to produce 16 million m3 per year.
