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China and Saudi Arabia Expand Seawater Desalination and Engineering Collaboration

Saudi utility developer ACWA Power and Chinese partners plan to expand engineering and technological collaboration in seawater desalination. Speaking at the 2026 World Marine Development Forum in Qingdao, an ACWA Power executive highlighted opportunities in mineral extraction from brine and advanced membrane research.

Published Source: Xinhua News Agency
Illustration: An industrial modern seawater desalination plant facility near an arid coastline with high-pressure pipelines, filtration infrastructure
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Saudi Arabia and Chinese industrial partners have announced plans to expand engineering and technological collaboration in seawater desalination, according to a report by Xinhua News Agency.

Speaking at the 2026 World Marine Development Forum in Qingdao, China, Tariq Nada, Vice President of Saudi utility developer ACWA Power, stated that desalination represents a critical lifeline for Saudi water security. He also pointed out commercial potential in extracting mineral resources from concentrated brine.

Nada noted that Chinese engineering firms and equipment manufacturers already serve as key contractors across major desalination projects in Saudi Arabia. Moving forward, both sides plan to pursue joint research into energy-efficient membrane technologies and zero-liquid-discharge systems.

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