Waterise and Jordan Phosphates Mines Company Announce Partnership for Innovative Deep Sea Desalination Project in the Gulf of Aqaba
European Union – Jordan Business Forum--Jordan Phosphates Mines Company (JPMC), one of the world’s largest phosphate producers, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Waterise, a pioneering Norwegian start-up specialising in deep sea environmentally friendly desalination. Together, they will embark on an ambitious deep sea desalination project in the Gulf of Aqaba to meet the increasing water demand at JPMC’s facilities. The two parties are currently working to secure the water off-take arrangements and other pertinent details before executing the definitive agreements.
This landmark collaboration aims to leverage Waterise’s state-of-the-art desalination solution to sustainably support JPMC's water needs, contributing to the company’s operational efficiency and environmental sustainability goals.
JPMC’s Chairman, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Thneibat, echoed this sentiment: "This partnership with Waterise aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. By utilising this innovative desalination solution we can ensure a consistent supply of water while minimising our ecological footprint. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will have on our operations and the surrounding community."
"We are thrilled to partner with JPMC on this groundbreaking project," said Niels Petter Wright, CEO of Waterise. "Our deep sea desalination solution based on world class oil and gas technology and marine operations represents a significant advancement in sustainable water production, and we are confident that it will provide a reliable and environmentally friendly local water supply for JPMC’s critical operations in the Gulf of Aqaba."
About JPMC
Jordan Phosphates Mines Company (JPMC) is a leading global supplier of phosphate rock and phosphate-based fertilisers. Established in 1949, JPMC has played a crucial role in the development of Jordan’s mining industry and continues to drive innovation and sustainability in the sector. With a commitment to environmental responsibility, JPMC is dedicated to enhancing the agricultural productivity and sustainability of its global customer base.
For more information, please visit www.jpmc.com.jo.
About Waterise
Waterise is a Norwegian start-up at the forefront of desalination innovation. The company has developed a revolutionary deep sea desalination solution combining proven oil and gas technologies, marine operations and reverse osmosis membranes, that offers a sustainable and efficient approach to addressing global water scarcity. Waterise’s mission is to provide fresh water in an environmentally friendly manner, supporting communities and industries around the world.
For more information, please visit www.waterise.com.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240612161820/en/
Contacts
Steve Earl/Cameron Stone
BOLDT Partners
steve.earl/cameron.stone@boldtpartners.com
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
NTT DATA Enhances Global Cybersecurity Strategy with Rubrik Partnership for Comprehensive Ransomware Protection24.3.2025 11:15:00 CET | Press Release
As ransomware attacks continue to impact organizations across all industries, there is a clear need for cyber resilience to ensure critical data and systems are protected and can be recovered quickly, while keeping businesses running. Today, NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, and Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK), a cybersecurity company, announce a global partnership for cyber resilience. As part of its expanded global strategic partnership, NTT DATA will offer advisory and consulting services, implementation and integration support, and managed services, powered by Rubrik, to prepare cybersecurity responses before, during, and after a cyber incident or ransomware attack. These offerings are designed to help customers around the world address evolving requirements for cyber resilience across on-premises, SaaS, and cloud environments. To help customers address the dynamic threat of ransomware, the expanded NTT DATA and Rubrik partnership now includes Ransomware Protection Se
Merz Aesthetics Sponsors Symposium Highlighting Market Trends With a Portfolio Approach at the 2025 Aesthetic and Anti-aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC)24.3.2025 08:00:00 CET | Press Release
Merz Aesthetics, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, is set to unveil new data on its product portfolio and offer insights into the latest trends in the industry at the 2025 Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress held in Monaco, France. “Thanks to the scientific profile of our products, our portfolio continues to meet evolving expectations of physicians,” said Dr. Kerstin Olsson, Head of Medical Affairs in EMEA, “from routine procedures to cutting-edge treatments, we’re redefining innovation in the aesthetics industry”. “We recognize that beauty is personal and unique to everyone. We are dedicated to understanding the needs of health care professionals and their patients,” said Gonzalo Mibelli, President, EMEA, Merz Aesthetics. “We look forward to sharing our latest data and vision for the future of medical aesthetics”. Merz Aesthetics’ programming includes a sponsored symposium on March 28 from 14:00 - 16:00, The Evolution of Aesthetics: Foundations, T
Two Young Chefs Have Passed the Japanese Cuisine Certification Exam (Organized by JCDC) and Have Newly Acquired Gold Certification!21.3.2025 15:00:00 CET | Press Release
The Japanese Cuisine and Dietary Culture Development Committee (JCDC) (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Yoshihiro Murata; Website: https://en.jcdc.tokyo/), which supports and promotes the spread of Japanese food overseas, held a certification exam for foreign chefs in Kyoto. This certification exam is based on the “Guidelines for Certification of Cooking Skills for Japanese Cuisine in Foreign Countries” (enacted on April 1, 2016 / revised on April 1, 2024) established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan. In this examination, two people from Vietnam, Le Minh Tien and Pham Duc Duy, successfully obtained Gold certification. In addition, the two foreign chefs who came to Japan to participate in the Kyoto final of the “Road to Japanese Culinary Arts Award 2024-2025” hosted by the Japanese Culinary Academy were also certified as Silver. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2025
DEWA’s General Assembly Approves Dividend Payment of AED 3.1 Billion to Shareholders for H2 of 202421.3.2025 14:34:00 CET | Press Release
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA), the Emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), reported that its shareholders have, in the general assembly held on 21 March 2025, approved the payment of total dividend of AED 3.1 billion for H2 of 2024, with a record date of 31 March 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250321365368/en/ During DEWA’s General Assembly (Photo: AETOSWire) The meeting, chaired by HE Matar Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DEWA, was attended by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Members of the Board of Directors of DEWA as well as 92.2% of the shareholders. During the meeting, a Board of Directors was elected for the next three years. For shareholders who are invested in DEWA’s shares prior to the dividend record date of 31 March 2025 (
Ecolab Delivers on Commitments to Save Water in Historic AI Era21.3.2025 12:00:00 CET | Press Release
Water is the world’s most essential resource, and it’s only grown more critical in the age of AI. During this transformative digital revolution, Ecolab, a global sustainability leader that maximizes growth and performance through water solutions and infection prevention services, has continued to meet its goals and work with customers to deliver profitability while advancing optimized water use. By 2030, it is estimated that AI-related growth will demand additional power equivalent to the annual needs of India1 and as much water to meet the annual drinking water needs of the United States2. As the world navigates the growth of AI and high-tech data centers, there is a unique opportunity to leverage AI to help drive efficiency and innovation in circular water management to improve operational processes and conserve natural resources. Ecolab’s mission to help protect water while driving business growth is more important than ever. “The rapid acceleration of AI technology is increasing de
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom