Energy Recovery Expands Desalination Reach in Chile's Mining Industry in Parched Zone of Atacama Desert
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
ACCIONA Agua chooses Energy Recovery PX® technology to save energy costs to
produce water for Chile's largest industry in Atacama region
SAN LEANDRO, Calif., July 16, 2013 - Energy Recovery Inc. (NASDAQ: ERII), the
leader in harnessing reusable energy from industrial fluid flows and pressure
cycles, today announced that Spanish water company, ACCIONA Agua, has selected
the Company's premium PX® technology for the Minera CAP expansion desalination
project. Earlier this year, ACCIONA was chosen by the Compañía Minera del
Pacífico (CAP Group) to carry out water conduits and concentrate project works
related to the Minero Cerro Negro Norte Project located in the Copiapó Valley,
in Chile's Atacama Region III. The desalination operation will have an initial
capacity of 21,830m3/day, with a potential of 39,310 m3/day within the next
year.
This is welcoming news to Chile's mining industry, which contributes to 50
percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the northern Atacama region and 20
percent of the country's GDP. This area is referred to as the "desalination
frontline" as the agricultural and mining industries compete with each other for
current fresh water production. Atacama begins just above the capital of
Santiago de Chile and is home to some of the most arid land in the world. This
region is rich in natural resources, mainly copper and lithium, as well as gold,
silver, iron and molybdenum. Mining is by far the main economic activity; mined
copper exports alone stand for more than one third of government income. In many
northern parts of Chile water extraction is more than the regular rate of
replenishment, which is not sustainable long term. This puts further risks on
the entire aquifer if they reach the limits of seawater intrusion. Fortunately,
the Chilean government has a very large "aquifer" to the west, the Pacific
Ocean, which makes desalination a very simple and real solution to water
scarcity problems.
"We chose Energy Recovery's PX Q Series device because it has the highest
efficiency and availability of any other solution on the market. From a profit
and environmental standpoint, it makes the most sense for this operation,"
stated Julio Zorrilla, ACCIONA Agua's Director of Construction for the Copiapó
Plant. "Energy Recovery has a strong track record in Chile and its service and
aftermarket support are proven in the region."
"Chile is on the forefront of a major desalination boom and we are proud to help
contribute to the country's economic development in this regard," remarks Tom
Rooney, CEO and President of Energy Recovery. "We look forward to working with
ACCIONA and the Chilean government in the years to come and helping our partners
attain their high environmental and quality objectives."
One of ACCIONA'S goals is to save energy with Energy Recovery's PX technology.
In phase I of the project, the water company will be saving 19 million kWh/ year
or $USD 1.9 million and reducing the plant's CO² emissions by over 11,000 tons.
The potential additional savings for Phase II would be 15 million kWh/year or
$USD 1.5 million and close to 9,000 tons of CO² per year.
Energy Recovery technology is well known in Chile and is being used in numerous
desalination plants throughout the country. The Company is working with Spanish
water companies ACCIONA Agua, Valoriza, Aqualia and Cadagua, and is in early
stage discussions with Israeli, American and Korean companies around the world
who view Chile as a strong future market. Many of the legacy plants are still
using Pelton technology because electricity costs were lower at the time of
design. Now that energy costs have risen significantly, the PX technology is an
attractive choice for upgrade in the near future as the payback for investment
is within months.
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About Energy Recovery
Energy Recovery Inc. (NASDAQ: ERII) technology harvests power from high-pressure
fluid flows and pressure cycles. Through collaboration with industry, Energy
Recovery helps make industrial processes within water, oil & gas, and other
industries more profitable and environmentally sustainable. With over 14,000
energy recovery devices installed worldwide, Energy Recovery sets the standard
for engineering excellence, cost savings, and technical services to clients
across the globe. Year after year, the company's clean technologies save
clients over $1.2 Billion (USD) in energy costs. Headquartered in the San
Francisco Bay Area, Energy Recovery has offices in Madrid, Shanghai, and
Dubai. www.energyrecovery.com
Media Contact:
Kristan Kirsh
kkirsh(at)energyrecovery.com
+1.510.746.5012
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