Water Scarcity
Global water scarcity due to climate change compels us to seek solutions. Desalination emerges as a key method for water procurement.
A vision towards the circular economy of water
Transform desalination plants into carbon capture units and valuable material production centers, rethinking brine disposal.
Current situation
Brine disposal is growing as consequence of climate change
Water Desalination
Existing desalination methods allows freshwater production; however, the residual salt is typically discarded as brine.
Brine Disposal
The discharge of brines leads to the loss of water and valuable resources, while also limiting the recovery rates of desalination plants
Our solution
Advanced separation of minerals, chemical synthesis and water recovery, using our own designed Brine Recovery System
Sulfuric acid
It's the most widely produced compound globally, serving as a key gauge of a country's industrial progress. It is used in fertilizer production, while also finding applications in synthesis.
Soft water
After extracting most of the components, the water can be recycled within the same desalination plant, reducing the need for feedwater (capture), chemicals, and pre-treatments.
Hydrochloric acid
Known also as muriatic acid and spirits of salt, plays a vital role as a laboratory essential and finds versatile applications across a wide spectrum of industries.
Calcium
Harnessing the potential of calcium, sourced from ubiquitous calcium present in brines, our system utilizes this element to efficiently fix CO₂ as calcium carbonate.
Sodium hydroxide
Commonly referred to as lye and caustic soda, plays a pivotal role in society, finding applications in the production of paper, textiles, and detergents.
Magnesium
It's the third most abundant element in seawater, used in furnaces for iron, steel, and other metals, plus agriculture, medicine, chemical synthesis and construction.
Technology Development
We are working hard to scale-up the BRS
We are under development. We have successfully validated the core at laboratory scale and simulated its interaction with the auxiliary technologies. Furthermore, we projected its integration into a desalination plant and assessed the environmental and economic impact of the coupled BRS system.
Our Brine Recovery System (BRS) seamlessly integrates with existing Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plants, transforming waste streams into valuable products while maintaining operational efficiency.
At the core of our system lies an innovative electrochemical device with a distinctive configuration and materiality. We chose this path to directly integrate it with renewable energy sources. Moreover, the core is synergistically combined with other auxiliary technologies, forming the Brine Recovery System (BRS).
The global water desalination market was valued at US$ 18.4 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 9.6% between 2025 and 2030. Despite the importance of desalination, opportunities for brine utilization have not been addressed. We take on this challenge, seeking the best cost-effective options.
Remarkable Potential
Projections 2030
41,400
Desalination Plants
Worldwide
Worldwide
370
Million m³/d of Brine,
Available
Available
100
Million Tn of CO₂,
to Capture
to Capture
55,800
T/d of Magnesium,
to Recover
to Recover
Our History
Chilean tech company (est. 2022) developing profitable brine treatment technologies that recover valuable products while maintaining desalination plant economics.
Our Mission
Transform desalination plants into carbon sequestration units and production facilities of sustainable materials, without brines.
Our team
We create sustainable technological solutions, driven by a team of highly committed professionals.
Our team comprises professionals with diverse academic backgrounds, with more than a decade of industrial experience. Specialized in chemical engineering, electronics, environmental science, and anthropology, our members hold advanced degrees and international certifications.
Our collective expertise allows us to address complex projects and provide innovative and sustainable solutions, thereby contributing to our environment and society.
Daniel Maturana
CEO, Co-FounderBiochemist, M.Sc. in Applied Innovation, M.Sc. in Sociocultural Anthropology. 13 years of teaching experience, 7 years as business mentor, 3 years as president of a NGO, and 4 years as leader of sustainability projects.
Alvaro González
CTO, Co-FounderBiochemist, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. His expertise lies in industrial electrochemistry and water treatment. With a background of 2 years of academy and 14 years in the industry.
Alex Schwarz
Scientific AdvisorCivil Engineer, M.Sc. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. With over 20 years of experience in mining hydrogeochemistry.
Rodrigo Vergara
Project advisorBiochemical Engineer, M.Sc. in Engineering Science, Ph.D. in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. 16 years of experience in project formulation, execution, financing and raising capital and industrial partnerships.
Services
In the meanwhile, we can help you with the following services:
Technology Design
We explore the last technologies for water treatment, simulation of processes and design of electrochemical reactors.
Performance Boost
We explore the utilization of artificial intelligence for take decision and to improve the operation of desalination plants.
ALIGNED TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE
Shared Global Targets
By increasing recovery of desalination plants, more water will be available for surrounding communities.
We promote the utilization of renewable energy and efficient technologies for brine transformation.
Desalination is annualy growing, sustainable solutions are needed to lead with the increased consumpion.
Brine is recovered to produce multiple products, as an alternative to traditional extraction processes.
We want to transform the desalination plants into carbon capture facilities, to mitigate climate change.
Less brine discharged into the ocean, and reduced suction of seawater will improve life bellow water.
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