NDRC to Develop Seawater Desalination Guidelines in China

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is to work in collaboration with 11 other departments on guidelines to accelerate the development of the country’s seawater desalination facilities.

NDRC Environment and Resources Department deputy director Li Jing said the NDRC is creating a layout for the development of new seawater desalination facilities over the next five years, as well as a layout relating to patents for water desalination technologies.

The policies will increase the development of seawater desalination facilities in order to supply fresh water for the country, reports xinhuanet.com.

The companies that independently develop desalination equipment will receive support from the government.