In this second episode of the BlueNotes podcast, hosts Divya and Rhys discuss various topics related to the water industry. They begin by mentioning their recent team trip to Lisbon, where they set objectives for 2024 and reviewed the research calendar.
The episode covers a recap of the end-of-year webinar, Water Almanac, focusing on key trends in investments and patent activity in the water sector in 2023.
👉🏼 Tune in on the Water Almanac recording here.
Rhys provides insights into the top 10 patent applicants, highlighting companies like Evoqua, Ecolab, and Veolia. He discusses specific patents, such as Evoqua's work on electrochemical treatments for brackish water and Organo's innovation in boron removal for lithium refining.
The hosts delve into investment trends, noting that zero liquid discharge and brine management attracted the most investment in 2023. They mention the significant investment in Gradiant, contributing to this trend. Other areas of investment include Agri-tech, smart irrigation, and resource recovery.
The podcast shifts focus to France's efforts to address water scarcity, with President Macron announcing a national water scarcity plan. France aims to increase wastewater reuse from 1% to 10% by 2030, with over a thousand new reuse projects planned.
Two emerging technologies are highlighted: Suez's Dehydris Ultra technology for municipal and industrial sludge dewatering and Moleaer's nanobubble technology. Moleaer has seen rapid growth, particularly in applications for farms and greenhouses.
The hosts conclude with a preview of an upcoming webinar on advances in direct lithium extraction, emphasising the growing importance of lithium in the water industry. Secure your seat and register here.
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