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Saudi Arabia Sets New Guinness Records in Water Desalination Technology
Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable milestones by breaking two Guinness World Records in water desalination technology. The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) received these prestigious certificates, showcasing the Kingdom's leadership in the global water sector. The records were presented during a ceremony at the SWA headquarters in Riyadh. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley attended the event, alongside a delegation from Guinness World Records, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The first record recognized the world's largest seawater desalination plant utilizing reverse osmosis (RO) technology. This facility is part of Phase II of the Al-Khobar Production System project. It boasts an impressive production capacity of 670,852.4 cubic meters per day. Notably, it was constructed on the smallest land area globally for a facility of its size. This achievement resulted from innovative technical methodologies and value engineering, with the official registration of this record occurred on 25 February, 2025. Lowest Energy Consumption Rate
The second record highlights SWA's Technical Affairs and Projects Sector for achieving the lowest energy consumption rate for an RO-based desalination plant. This plant recorded an energy consumption rate of 1.7 kWh per cubic meter during the salt separation stage. Overall, the total energy consumption reached 2.34 kWh per cubic meter, marking the lowest ever documented worldwide. This significant achievement occurred during the construction of the Shuaibah Plant (Phase V) on April 22, 2025. The World Bank commended this accomplishment, which surpassed the Kingdom's previous record of 2.27 kWh per cubic meter. A Commitment to Sustainability
These two recent achievements elevate SWA's total number of Guinness World Records to 11. This accomplishment further solidifies Saudi Arabia's position as a global center of excellence and innovation in the water sector. Moreover, it emphasizes the Kingdom's critical role in fostering a more sustainable future for water resources. As Saudi Arabia continues to lead in water desalination technology, it sets a benchmark for other nations to follow.
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