SWCC Achieves Guinness Record For Lowest Energy Consumption in Desalination

SWCC Achieves Guinness World Record

Saudi Arabia's Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the lowest energy consumption in desalinating water. The state-owned corporation has become the world leader in desalinated water production capacity, energy consumption, innovation, and research. Between 2017 and 2022, SWCC increased its production capacity by 35%, reaching 6.2 million cubic metres per day.

SWCC's Al Shuaiba Plant 4 is also utilising nanotechnology to extract magnesium and inject it into water, a ground-breaking innovation that is contributing to the company's success. Moreover, it will complete several water transmission networks in 2022, including the Rabigh-Jeddah-Mecca project, the Jubail-Riyadh phase 3 project, and more.

To further enhance desalinated water resources and boost efficiency and performance, the National Transformation Programme (NTP) is supporting SWCC in increasing its production capacity and local content capabilities. The NTP has also worked with the National Water Company (NWC) to improve water services and transmission infrastructure. The NWC has constructed 1,085 km of water network, increased purification plant capacity by 63,400 cubic metres per day, and improved storage tank capacity by 523,950 cubic metres per day.

These joint efforts are part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to improve water services and create a sustainable future for the country. SWCC's latest achievement demonstrates the corporation's commitment to sustainability and innovation. With the world's population growing and water scarcity becoming a major global challenge, it is more important than ever to develop new technologies and increase efficiency in water desalination. SWCC's achievements set an excellent example for other companies and countries to follow in their quest for a sustainable future.