The Saudi Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has been recognised by Guinness World Records™ for the lowest energy consumption for a water desalination plant, with 2.27kW/h consumed per cubic metre of desalinated water.

A statement from SWCC and Guinness World Records said the title further strengthens utility’s “global standing as a leader in the desalination industry”, as it “moves forward to accomplish the objectives of the Kingdom’s long-term Vision 2030 strategy by utilising local content and expertise in all its current and future expansion projects”.

SWCC said it has been investing in engineering and research expertise to supply high-efficiency, low-energy-consuming and flexible desalination plants. To do this, it has tapped into the talent of its national workforce, which was at the centre of this “new global record that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced energy consumption to unprecedented levels”.

SWCC said its new eco-friendly reverse osmosis plants were designed using the latest global standards and will complement the supply chain and further reduce operational costs. The entire system is operated by an integrated control system employing the latest technologies and specifications and is highly mobile given the ease and flexibility of the assembly process of its various units, said the Saudi water utility company.