A new report from Vostock Capital, titled "Desalination Projects Latin America," provides an exclusive overview of 23 flagship desalination projects across Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Brazil. The report underscores the region's growing focus on water security and sustainability through large-scale desalination infrastructure.
Among the featured projects is the El Abra Mill Project in Chile, developed by Freeport-McMoRan and Codelco. With an investment of US $7.5 billion, the project includes a seawater desalination plant with a capacity of 500 liters per second, supporting expanded copper production. Another significant initiative is the Desalination Plant in the Coquimbo Region, led by Chile's Ministry of Public Works (MOP). Valued at US $350 million, this plant will supply 1,200 l/s of potable water to Coquimbo and La Serena.
In Peru, the Tía María Copper Project by Southern Copper Corp involves a US $1.8 billion investment, featuring a 235 l/s reverse osmosis desalination plant dedicated to mining processes. Mexico's Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, hosts an US $85 million desalination plant with a capacity of 250 l/s, designed to meet growing water demand sustainably. Brazil's Ceará Seawater Desalination Plant, developed by Cagece, is a US $620 million project that will supply 1,000 l/s of potable water to over 720,000 people in Fortaleza, enhancing water resilience in the semi-arid northeast.
The report also highlights upcoming technical site visits in Spain as part of the 2026 desalination agenda. Professionals can visit the AcuaMed Desalination Plant in Murcia on May 13–14 and the ATL Desalination Plant in Llobregat on September 22–23. These visits offer firsthand insight into advanced desalination techniques and networking opportunities. For more details, visit the official websites: AcuaMed Desalination Plant and ATL Desalination Plant.
The report is available for free download on the Vostock Capital website, providing a comprehensive analysis of the most impactful desalination initiatives in Latin America. This timely release comes as the region grapples with water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and population growth, making such projects critical for sustainable development.
