WABAG Rises to become the 3rd Largest Desalination Plant Supplier Globally
November 21, 2024
A milestone recognition by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) 2024 reinforces WABAG’s global leadership in sustainable desalination.
WABAG has scaled new heights on the global water map, being ranked as the 3rd largest Desalination Plant Supplier globally in the Global Water Intelligence (GWI) 2024 rankings. This recognition reflects WABAG’s consistent innovation, execution excellence, and contribution to the worldwide desalination sector—cementing its position among the largest desalination companies driving sustainable water infrastructure across continents.
Pioneering Desalination Excellence Across the World
For over two decades, WABAG has championed desalination technology as a reliable and sustainable solution to address global water scarcity. With a diverse portfolio spanning Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plants, Thermal Desalination Plants, and Multi-Effect Distillation (MED) Plants, the company continues to redefine water security for cities, industries, and utilities.
From India to the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, WABAG has successfully executed landmark desalination projects that stand as global benchmarks for innovation and sustainability. These include the 400 MLD Perur Desalination Plant in Chennai — the largest in South-East Asia; the 191 MLD Al-Ghubrah Desalination Plant in Oman; the 50 MLD Zarat Thermal Desalination Plant in Tunisia; and the 110 MLD Desalination Plant in Chennai, among others.
Through these path-breaking projects, WABAG has emerged as a trusted partner for governments and industries seeking dependable and energy-efficient desalination solutions.
Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
As one of the world’s top desalination plant suppliers, WABAG’s technological portfolio covers the full spectrum of desalination processes — from Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) and Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) to Thermal Multi-Effect Distillation (MED-TVC) systems.
Each Desalination Plant is designed with a focus on energy recovery, carbon efficiency, and operational optimization, helping clients minimize their environmental footprint while ensuring long-term reliability. This commitment to sustainability has positioned WABAG among the most respected desalination technology providers globally.
Empowering Water Security Worldwide
Since 1995, WABAG has designed and built over 60 desalination plants in 17 countries, collectively producing more than 1.3 million cubic meters of freshwater every day. These projects play a vital role in ensuring water resilience for municipalities, industrial hubs, and coastal regions vulnerable to climate change.
As one of the leading desalination technology companies, WABAG continues to invest in research and digital transformation to deliver smarter, greener, and more efficient desalination solutions for a water-secure future.
WABAG – Powering Economies, Preserving Resources
The recognition by GWI not only marks an extraordinary achievement for WABAG but also reaffirms its enduring purpose — “Preserving Resources. Protecting Environment. Powering Economies.”
With a strong legacy of over 100 years and technological excellence across desalination, wastewater treatment, and water reuse, WABAG remains committed to empowering nations with sustainable water infrastructure and to advancing the global circular water economy.
