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Growing Demand For Sustainable Fresh Water Sources
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Growing Demand For Sustainable Fresh Water Sources

1.8 billion people are predicted to live in areas of extreme water scarcity by 2025. As drinkable water reserves are getting scarce and population increases globally, desalination, a process that derives freshwater from sea or brackish water, is becoming more and more widespread.

At MEB , we provide a comprehensive list of advanced water technologies and services, catering to all communities industries worldwide.

Visit our case studies page and learn how MEB implemented a state of the art Seawater Desalination Plant in South Africa.

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WATER

Water and wastewater treatment, desalination for municipal, industrial and commercial applications.

ENERGY

Effective generation for increasing demand, Alternatives such as solar, wind or water technologies have become increasingly vital in supplementing the strained power industries, both in industrialized and emerging markets.

GAS AND OIL

Answering the increasing demand, MEB provides powerful solutions today, ensuring a resilient future tomorrow.

Case Study

A revolutionary approach to water supply

To cope with a crippling and prolonged drought crisis, MEB installed a containerized desalination plant at Richards Bay, South Africa. The project was completed in just seven months. The containers were easily transported to the designated location.1

Wastewater Treatment (South Africa)

Smart packaged MABR technology treats domestic wastewater so it can be reused for non-potable purposes, and ultimately to drinking water quality

Sea Water Desalination, Richards Bay (South Africa)

Water Desalination, Richards Bay, (South Africa)

Shurtan Plant (Uzbekistan)

The country's large population of 25 million, relative to other Central Asian states, is an advantage as it would allow

Solar Farm and Brackish Water Plant (Mozambique)

Brackish Water Desalination (reverse Osmosis) operated by Solar Energy

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