IDE Technologies has signed a contract with the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) to design, construct and operate a new seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant. The 60 million litres per day (MLD) seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination facility will be established at Mullakadu in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. It aims to strengthen regional water management and address the region’s growing water scarcity challenges. Once operational, the plant will play a critical role in ensuring a reliable supply of potable water for industrial and municipal use.
Consortium Approach for Project Execution
To deliver the project, IDE Technologies has partnered with Jindal Water Infrastructure Limited (JWIL) and Vishnusurya Projects and Infra (VPIL). Together, the consortium will combine global desalination expertise with local infrastructure capabilities to execute the project efficiently and at scale.
IDE Reaffirms Commitment to Water Security
Nayan Shah, Director, Sales & Marketing, IDE India, “Solving water challenges for regions in need is at the core of IDE’s mission to make clean, high-quality water accessible to anyone, anywhere,” Shah said. “We look forward to working alongside our industry partners, JWIL and VPIL, to deliver a state-of-the-art SWRO desalination plant in Tamil Nadu and further expand our global footprint in the region.”
Advanced SWRO Technology at the Core
Seawater reverse osmosis desalination works by applying pressure greater than the natural osmotic pressure to force seawater through semi-permeable membranes. This process separates dissolved salts from the feedwater, producing potable water while generating a concentrated brine stream as a by-product. IDE designs its SWRO plants to deliver some of the lowest lifecycle water costs in the industry. The plants use energy-efficient designs and proven operational performance.
Project Awarded Under PPP Framework
IDE secured the SIPCOT desalination project in a competitive bidding process involving two other contenders. The company will execute the contract under a Hybrid Annual Model within a Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework. As reported by filtsep.com, the scope of work includes the end-to-end design and construction of the desalination facility. After commissioning, IDE will carry out fifteen years of operation and maintenance (O&M), ensuring long-term performance and reliability.
