De Nora, an Italian multinational company specializing in electrochemistry and a leader in sustainable technologies and the emerging green hydrogen industry, has signed collaboration and research contracts with Saudi utility major Acwa Power and Saudi Water Authority.

 

Signed during bilateral meetings between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, these strategic agreements involving De Nora are aimed at boosting the circular economy, innovation, and energy transition, thus contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision and achieving the 2030 goals.

 

The first agreement with Acwa Power - a Saudi giant in the desalination and energy sector that includes green hydrogen - involves studying, developing, and applying innovative technologies to improve the efficiency of water treatment systems, said De Nora in a statement. 

 

Specifically, Acwa Power, a publicly traded company, will focus on solutions to optimize the desalination process and reduce environmental impact, it stated.

 

The second agreement is with the Saudi Water Authority, the government agency that regulates and oversees the water sector in Saudi Arabia. 

 

This collaborative project involves the provision of three pilot plants: the first dedicated to increasing the efficiency of chlorine dioxide for water disinfection, the second to study the treatment of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), and the third pilot to investigate innovative solutions for the recovery of hydrogen emitted from electrochlorination systems, thus contributing to energy efficiency and sustainability.

 

These agreements fit perfectly within De Nora's strategy to foster the global energy transition, circular economy processes, technological innovation and strengthen its presence in international markets, in line with the goals of sustainable development and technological innovation required by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, said a top official.

 

"We proudly announce the signing of these important collaboration agreements with two leading companies in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the realization of the country's Vision 2030," remarked Paolo Dellachà, CEO of De Nora. 

 

"It was an honour to represent De Nora and participate in the Saudi-Italian round table organized in Al Ula in the presence of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Saudi and Italian representatives. 

 

"De Nora is confirmed as a key player in the international energy transition process, chosen for its ability to develop innovative technologies to accelerate the green industrial growth of the territories," he added.-TradeArabia News Service