On January 20, 2026, the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health released the report Global Water Bankruptcy: Surviving Beyond Hydrological Carrying Capacity in the Post-Crisis Era. It pointed out that about 2.2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, 3.5 billion people lack safely managed sanitation facilities, and nearly 4 billion people face severe water scarcity for at least one month every year. Approximately three-quarters of the global population lives in countries with water insecurity or extreme water insecurity.
Recently, multiple international scientific research institutions have issued early warnings that the Earth may experience a strong El Niño phenomenon in the next two years. Although the scientific community still has disputes over the intensity and specific impacts of the upcoming strong El Niño, mainstream climate forecasts including the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicate that this extreme climate event will most likely further exacerbate the already severe global water shortage situation.
Turning to the vast ocean for fresh water has become a core approach to solving the global water resource crisis. As an incremental water resource solution unrestricted by climate and time-space conditions, seawater desalination technology is becoming a key measure for countries worldwide to ensure water supply security. However, traditional large-scale seawater desalination projects suffer from large investment scale, long construction cycles and weak scenario adaptability, making it difficult for many water-scarce scenarios to quickly fill the water supply gap.
How can seawater desalination break through scenario limitations
and achieve rapid deployment and plug-and-play availability?
As the mainstream process in the current seawater desalination market, membrane-based seawater desalination technology features low energy consumption and stable water quality. Jiarong Technology launches the integrated membrane treatment seawater desalination equipment. With the core advantages of low investment, flexible deployment and stable and reliable operation, it provides a mature, cost-effective solution that can be quickly implemented for fresh water supply demands in diverse global scenarios.
01 Multi-scenario Adaptation Breaking Restrictions
Adopting a highly anti-corrosive and weather-resistant design, the equipment is available in containerized and skid-mounted versions to suit application scenarios such as coastal areas, factory open spaces, islands and ships. It greatly cuts infrastructure costs and shortens the construction cycle.
02 Zero-threshold Deployment & Flexible Relocation
Traditional seawater desalination projects usually require large-scale factory buildings and supporting infrastructure, imposing high site requirements, huge upfront investment and severe space constraints. Jiarong Technology’s integrated membrane treatment seawater desalination equipment adopts a standardized structure, enabling rapid transportation and relocation via highway, sea freight and hoisting. It meets both long-term fixed water supply needs and short-term water usage scenarios such as emergency water supply and temporary projects.
03 Fully Automatic Control & Convenient Operation and Maintenance
Equipped with an integrated fully automatic control system, the equipment supports unattended operation and real-time monitoring of operating status. Core components are made of highly anti-corrosive materials resistant to seawater erosion, ensuring long-term stable operation and substantially reducing subsequent operation and maintenance costs.
04 Compatibility with Multiple Energy Sources for Safety and Stability
The integrated seawater desalination equipment boasts flexible installation, convenient commissioning and controllable costs. It can be combined with new energy sources including wind energy, solar energy and tidal energy, greatly enhancing operational safety and stability. It avoids large-scale power outages caused by force majeure such as earthquakes and wars, which would otherwise affect equipment operation and public water supply safety.
Equipment Specifications
Available in two configurations:
containerized type (outdoor installation) and
skid-mounted type (indoor installation).
Customizable treatment capacities: common specifications include 50 tons/day, 100 tons/day, 200 tons/day, 500 tons/day and 1000 tons/day.
The 100 tons/day model can meet the daily water demand of 1,000 to 2,000 residents.
From production water supply for coastal industrial parks and domestic water security for remote islands, to emergency water supply for disaster relief and water resource recycling for industrial and mining enterprises, Jiarong Technology’s integrated seawater desalination equipment features small footprint, flexible deployment, strong scenario adaptability and fast commissioning. It enables seawater desalination technology to reach every corner in need of fresh water.
Water resource security is a cornerstone of global sustainable development. At present, Jiarong Technology’s membrane technology solutions have been deployed in many countries and regions across the globe to solve water resource challenges for users in diverse scenarios. Moving forward, Jiarong Technology will continue to leverage advanced membrane technology to explore cutting-edge application scenarios, achieve low-carbon environmental protection and resource recycling, and contribute to global water resource security.
Typical Seawater Desalination Project Case of Jiarong
Mozambique Seawater Desalination Project
Successfully launched in 2025 with a daily treatment capacity of 1,200 tons, the project adopts integrated seawater desalination equipment to remove salt and other impurities from seawater to produce fresh water. Unrestricted by time, space and climate, the equipment delivers stable high-quality fresh water, effectively guaranteeing the stable supply of drinking and industrial water for local coastal residents. The commissioning and operation of this project are of great significance to local development.
