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Sunvapor, Inc. and Southeast New Mexico College have launched the first solar desalination facility in the U.S. at a saltwater disposal well operated by NGL Water Solutions in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The 70 barrel per day pilot facility is designed to purify oilfield wastewater using a patented process that integrates membrane distillation and evaporation with steam energy, aiming to reduce reliance on injection wells.

This initiative is expected to decrease injected wastewater volumes by up to 50% and support New Mexico's environmental goals. The project aligns with the state's focus on innovative energy solutions and workforce development in the Permian Basin.