EnergySmart Desalination in Algeria: Sinosteel and Tosyali Break Ground on 80,000 m³/day Project
Recently, Sinosteel Equipment Co., Ltd., a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Sinosteel International, signed an EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contract with Tosyali to build a seawater desalination plant. As a key system integrator for the desalination facility, Tongjie Environmental Protection also participated in this strategic collaboration.
The desalination plant is located in Oran, Algeria, near the coastline and approximately 11 km in a straight line from Tosyali's Phase IV short‑process green and low‑carbon integrated steel plant. Designed to produce 80,000 cubic meters of fresh water per day, the plant will ensure a stable and reliable water supply for the entire steel complex. The project is scheduled for completion within 18 months.
The plant will adopt a reverse osmosis (RO) system equipped with state‑of‑the‑art energy recovery devices, achieving an energy recovery rate of over 95%. This advanced design not only guarantees consistent product water quality but also significantly reduces energy consumption per cubic meter of water produced. Such a technological route is widely recognized as a mainstream, globally adopted solution in modern seawater desalination, offering both economic and environmental benefits.
By integrating high‑efficiency energy recovery, the project will substantially lower operational costs and carbon footprint, aligning with the global push for green industrial development. For Tosyali's new steel plant, this means a secure, cost‑effective, and sustainable freshwater supply – critical for continuous production in Algeria's water‑scarce coastal region.
This collaboration further demonstrates Tongjie Environmental's strong track record in large‑scale desalination projects and its commitment to supporting the Belt and Road Initiative. With successful references across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, Tongjie continues to deliver innovative water solutions that turn seawater into a vital resource for industry and communities alike.
