Recent developments
Technology advances
Toray launched the TLF-400ULD reverse osmosis membrane, targeting industrial reuse with higher permeability, improved cleaning resilience, and lower energy demand. Mitsubishi Chemical completed a pilot wastewater treatment facility at its Hiroshima Plant to optimize biological, membrane, and advanced oxidation trains for COD reduction under variable influent conditions.
Regionalized production
DuPont moved to acquire Sinochem (Ningbo) RO Memtech Co., Ltd., localizing FilmTec RO element manufacturing in China to serve Asia-Pacific demand.
INEOS appointed Tarek Hrizi to support BICHLOR membrane electrolyser technology across the Middle East and Africa, reinforcing chlor‑alkali project development.
Peróxidos do Brasil will build a myH2O2 satellite hydrogen peroxide plant at Arauco’s Sucuriú mill, shortening supply chains for oxidants used in industrial water and pulp processes.
Water reuse progress
Solvay’s Santo André plant in Brazil achieved a 94% water reuse rate using Veolia’s ZeeWeed MBR in a closed-loop system.
TotalEnergies and Veolia agreed to develop wastewater reuse projects at water-stressed sites and support lower-carbon desalination operations.
Solvay is piloting the IUCN RHINO approach in Dombasle to align biodiversity management with actions that include reducing discharged water impacts.
Financing and digitalization
The EIB granted ACCIONA a €120 million loan to advance materials, processes, and digital tools for water treatment, infrastructure, and decarbonisation.
Leadership and market shifts
Veolia appointed Nadège Petit as CEO for North America, signaling continued expansion in water and waste services.
INEOS will close Rheinberg units, including an electrochemical facility, crucial for producing chlorine, citing high energy and carbon costs, highlighting supply risks for water-treatment essentials in Europe.