Undesert utilizes SWAP purification technology to transform contaminated wastewater, including produced water from oil and gas extraction, into purified water and dry salt, achieving four times the efficiency of reverse osmosis. This process addresses the critical shortage of clean water by providing up to one billion gallons of usable water daily while simultaneously combating desertification through land rehabilitation.
Funding
$120K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The oil and gas industry generates billions of gallons of contaminated produced water daily, posing significant environmental and economic challenges. Existing wastewater treatment methods, such as reverse osmosis, are often inefficient and costly, failing to adequately address the growing need for clean water and sustainable waste management. This shortage of usable water exacerbates desertification and limits opportunities for land rehabilitation and agriculture.
Solution
Undesert employs its proprietary SWAP (Selective Water and Pollutant) purification technology to transform contaminated wastewater, including produced water from oil and gas extraction, into purified water and dry salt. This process achieves up to four times the efficiency of reverse osmosis, enabling the recovery of usable water from highly saline or chemically contaminated sources. The purified water can then be used for land rehabilitation and agricultural purposes, combating desertification and promoting sustainable resource management. By converting waste into valuable resources, Undesert offers a cost-effective and environmentally sound solution for water scarcity and waste disposal.
Target Audience
The primary customers are oil and gas companies seeking cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions for managing produced water, as well as organizations involved in land rehabilitation and sustainable agriculture in arid regions.
Features
- SWAP purification technology capable of separating water from solutions up to 8x the salinity of seawater.
- Produces both purified water and dry salt as end products, minimizing waste.
- More efficient than reverse osmosis, reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
- Scalable solution suitable for treating large volumes of produced water from oil and gas operations.
- Supports land rehabilitation and agriculture through the provision of clean water for irrigation.