Pasadena, Calif.-based Sunvapor, developer of low-carbon industrial process plants, and Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad recently launched joint operations of the nation’s first solar desalination facility at a commercial saltwater disposal well. The well 10 miles southeast of Carlsbad is operated by NGL Water Solutions Permian, the largest produced water management company in the Permian Basin. Doug White of NGL said, “By hosting the Sunvapor pilot, we are evaluating how their technology can cost-effectively purify oilfield wastewater to standards that will enable uses outside of the oilfield.”
The facility, with current processing capacity of 70 barrels per day, was built under contract with New Mexico Department of Economic Development. Rob Black, secretary of the state’s economic development department, added, “This pilot shows real promise in helping address water challenges while supporting continued growth in the Permian Basin.”
Sunvapor said its facility captures solar energy, purifies water without using the electrical grid, and operates 24 hours a day using a thermal energy storage battery.
IF, and I stress IF, Texas builds Data Centers as planned this is where the water should come from, OR they should not be built!