MOL and EnviroNor Conclude MoU on Collaboration on Seawater Desalination Vessels
MOL and EnviroNor Conclude Memorandum of Understanding on Collaboration on Seawater Desalination Vessels -Aiming to Provide New Solutions to Solve Global Water Shortage Issues.
MOL Lines, Ltd. and EnviroNor AS, have recently signed a memorandum of understanding regarding collaboration on a seawater desalination vessel (Note 1), and have started collaborating toward commercialization.
By combining MOL's many years of experience in building, owning, and operating ships with EnviroNor's knowledge of seawater desalination, we will be able to provide new solutions to water shortages around the world. , construction of seawater desalination vessels, and acquisition of business opportunities.
The commercialization of the seawater desalination carrier was proposed through the MOL Incubation Bridge (Note 2) employee proposal system, and led to the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding with EnviroNor.
(Note 1) Seawater desalination vessel A floating body equipped with a seawater desalination device that uses a reverse osmosis membrane, which does not allow impurities other than water to pass through, to produce freshwater (drinking water) from seawater and supply it to the land side. formula infrastructure ship. Compared to land-based seawater desalination plants, the advantage is that it does not require land acquisition and is built by remodeling a second-hand ship, so water supply can be started in a short period of time.
Seawater desalination vessel image (created by EnviroNor)
(Note 2) MOL Incubation Bridge provides a place for MOL Group employees with ideas for new businesses/services to fully demonstrate their abilities and proactively take on challenges. A system introduced in September 2019 with the aim of becoming a receiving platform for business and service ideas that are not bound by the framework.
About MOL
MOL was founded in 1884, and its business centers on the ocean shipping industry. Operating a fleet of about 800 vessels, it develops a variety of social infrastructure businesses. MOL contributes to the development of the global economy and the preservation of the environment with the experience and technology developed over 130 years history and the spirit of challenge to create new value. For more information, visit https://www.mol.co.jp/en/.
About EnviroNor AS
Founded in 2011 in Norway, the company aims to solve water problems through seawater desalination, wastewater treatment and water purification by using vessels. EnviroNor's concept is intended to replace or supplement the onshore infrastructure of coastal areas, addressing the needs of both local governments and industry. Another important objective is to provide clean water during emergencies and disasters. For more information, visit https://www.environor.com
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