Fluence to deliver Nirobox desalination unit to LDC

Fluence has executed a contract to deliver its Nirobox Smart Packaged desalination solution to the Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) in New Mexico, US.

The Nirobox SW XL desalination unit will be used to treat brine produced by existing Reverse Osmosis (RO) unit and produce potable water which will be consumed by the LDC business entities near Rio Puerco on Laguna Pueblo Lands.

With a capacity to treat up to 250,000 gallons per day, the unit includes a one-year process performance guarantee.

Fluence secured the order in collaboration with Fluence local New Mexico representative, Watergy CE, and Tierra West Engineering, which will look after the site’s civil works design and local certifications.

Fluence managing director and CEO Henry Charrabé said: “This project is an innovative example of desalination in the desert and the Nirobox’s ability to produce potable water from any source in any setting.

“Nirobox proves to be applicable in many versatile conditions and combined with Fluence’s ability to offer flexible project finance, this solution is ideal for many customers in the US and around the world.”

The company noted that this is the initial order which will serve as a pilot for the intended growth of the Nirobox product in the US.

The Nirobox technology has direct application to smaller communities across the Southwest that have limited freshwater supplies.

LDC president and CEO Jerry Smith commented: “This Nirobox SW, which will produce potable water from the reject brine of our existing water treatment plant, will ‘close the loop’ and allow us to maximise the utility of our water resources at our casino facility on the Pueblo.”