The plant, which will be located in the coastal town of Gifts, will have an initial capacity of 7.500 cubic meters of desalinated water per day, with the possibility of expanding to 15.000 cubic meters per day, thus ensuring the water supply for the extensive greenhouse crops of Agro Care.
This contract marks Lantania's entry into the tunisian market, an achievement that consolidates its position as a global benchmark in the desalination sector. The plant, which is expected to be operational within 14 months, will incorporate state-of-the-art reverse osmosis technology, a process that transforms Mediterranean Sea water into water suitable for irrigation.
The project is part of the ambitious agricultural expansion plan «Hicha Joy"Hicha Joy," an initiative by Agro Care, aims to increase tomato production in the region. With a total estimated investment of 200 million euros, the project includes the construction of 120 hectares of high-tech glass greenhouses, a warehouse, and a cogeneration plant.
“We are proud to have been selected by Agro Care for this important project,” a Lantania spokesperson stated. “Our experience and technology in desalination allow us to offer efficient and sustainable solutions to ensure water supply in water-scarce regions.”
"The importance of this project also lies in compliance with environmental and social standards of IFC"A member of the World Bank Group, which is co-financing the project," the spokesman added.
Agro Care, based in the Netherlands and presence in several European and African countries, is one of the largest producers of cherry tomatoes on the continent. Its subsidiary in Tunisia, Desert Joy, has been operating since 2012 in the El Hamma region, where it grows various varieties of tomatoes in state-of-the-art greenhouses.
Lantania Water has established itself as a global leader in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of desalination plants, offering innovative and sustainable solutions to address water scarcity. The company has a highly qualified multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in the implementation of advanced technologies, such as energy-efficient reverse osmosis membranes and energy recovery systems.
Lantania is at the forefront of desalination research, with a constant focus on improving the sustainability of its plants. Among its most notable projects is Jubail 3 A, one of the largest desalination plants in the world, located in Saudi Arabia.