® Aquachlor® technology contributes to safer and more sustainable water disinfection in Naqaa’s reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant project.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 2026 – Emirates Micro Equipment & Electricity Company (EEIC), a subsidiary of Ghobash Group, in collaboration with Emerald Eco Technologies, successfully concluded its participation in the Middle East and North Africa Desalination Show (3-4 June), where they showcased Aquachlor® technology® to produce an effective solution of mixed oxidants. The joint demonstration highlighted the technology’s ability to provide safer, more efficient and sustainable water treatment for desalination, drinking water and wastewater treatment applications Health throughout the region.
During their engagement, the two companies showcased how this technology can help regional operators reduce operating costs and reduce reliance on hazardous chlorine-based chemicals.
This successful demonstration has provided EEIC and Emerald Ecotechnologies with the opportunity to connect directly with stakeholders in target business sectors seeking to improve their existing utility infrastructure.
These efforts are in line with the UAE’s Water Security Strategy 2036, which prioritizes the sustainability of water resources, infrastructure resilience, and improved operational efficiency as the country continues to expand its investments in large-scale desalination projects.
One of the pilot projects showcased during the participation was Naqaa’s Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination Plant (SWRO) project in um Al Quwain, which has a production capacity of about 684,000 cubic meters per day to treat drinking water. THE AQUACHLOR® SYSTEM HAS BEEN SELECTED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO CHLORINE DIOXIDE AT THE PLANT AND IS SCHEDULED TO BE OPERATIONAL LATER THIS YEAR. Once implemented, the project is expected to achieve a 91% reduction in operational expenses, while maintaining stable residual disinfection performance and WHO standard drinking water quality, without the presence of harmful disinfection by-products such as bromate, chlorate, and chlorite.
Speaking at the MENA Desalination Expo, Peter Gnatioke, CEO of Emerald Ecotechnologies, highlighted the growing demand for safer and less expensive alternatives to traditional chlorine or chlorine dioxide-based disinfection systems, as utilities across the region continue to modernize their water infrastructure and expand desalination capacity.
Ramiz Barbalkar, Head of Water Technology Business Unit at EEIC, said: “The UAE continues to be a regional leader in investing in advanced water infrastructure and desalination projects, with an increasing focus on operational efficiency, sustainability and long-term water security. As an engineering, supply and construction company that supports complex utility and infrastructure projects across the region, EEIC works closely with operators to help integrate practical, scalable technologies into critical water infrastructure. Through our partnership with Emerald Eco Technologies, we showcased solutions that reduce dependence on chemicals, reduce operating costs, and enhance operational safety.”
Peter Gnatyuk, CEO of Emerald Eco Technologies, added: “Utility companies today are looking for technologies that can deliver stronger sterilization performance while simplifying operations and reducing lifecycle costs. During the exhibition, we observed a growing regional interest in efficient and inexpensive solutions that reduce the demand for the transportation and storage of hazardous chemicals.”
The solutions reviewed during the participation also support the sector’s broader efforts to reduce disinfection by-products, improve the control of biofilms within water distribution networks, and enhance operational safety by reducing handling and storage of hazardous chemicals.
The event provided a strategic platform for the two companies to showcase how advanced mixed oxidizer technology can instantly raise the level of operational safety and commercial efficiency of water networks in the GCC. Following the success of the exhibition, EEIC and Emerald Eco Technologies are ideally positioned to accelerate the deployment of these sustainable solutions, contributing to building a new generation of resilient utility infrastructure across the region.
About Emirates Precision Equipment & Electricity Company:
Established in 2002, Emirates Precision Equipment & Electricity Company (EEIC) is a subsidiary of the Ghobash Group, and is one of the leading companies in the UAE in the fields of engineering, procurement and construction. The company prides itself on its team of more than 500 specialists, along with advanced technologies that enable it to carry out complex projects in the fields of mechanical, electrical, measurement and control. The company’s projects are spread across critical sectors, such as oil and gas, energy and utilities, water treatment and management, and smart infrastructure. Its client base includes major government and semi-government entities, such as ADNOC Group, as well as leading contractors in the engineering, procurement and construction sectors. Today, the company is focused on developing renewable and sustainable energy solutions and seeks to establish itself as one of the best and most talent-attracting companies in the industry.
About Emerald Eco Technologies, LLC:
Emerald Eco Technologies is an international company specializing in providing patented electrochemical water treatment solutions that are environmentally safe and cost-effective. Aquachlor® generators for the production of mixed oxidizers are used worldwide to treat drinking water, wastewater, swimming pools, industrial water, and recreational facilities.
