Active Membranes Secures First Commercial Sale For Electro-Active Desalination Technology

Active Membranes, a leader in electro-active desalination membrane technology, today announced that it has reached commercial terms with a private oil and gas company in Southern California to deploy a first-of-its-kind facility for the desalination and beneficial reuse of produced water.

The five-year BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer) project marks a defining moment for Active Membranes, signaling the company’s transition from successful pilot programs to full commercial adoption of its smart electro-active reverse osmosis (RO) membrane technology.

The new facility will utilize Active Membranes’ patented electro-active modules to treat produced water from oilfield operations, enabling its safe and sustainable reuse. By applying a low electrical potential across the membrane surface, the system actively prevents scaling and fouling, which are the primary causes of downtime and cost in conventional desalination systems, allowing chemical-free operation, higher recovery rates, and lower energy consumption.

This project represents a major step forward for Active Membranes,” said Arian Edalat, CEO and Co-Founder of Active Membranes. “Reaching commercial deployment within three years of our founding demonstrates both the maturity and scalability of our technology. We’re proud to see our vision, making desalination more efficient, sustainable, and accessible turning into reality in California, one of the world’s most water-stressed regions.”

A statement from the project partner highlighted the shared commitment to innovation and sustainability:
"We’re excited to advance this innovative partnership with Active Membranes. Their technology offers a practical and economical solution for produced water reuse, turning an operational challenge into a valuable resource for California’s water future.”

The project follows extensive field demonstrations globally that validated the technology’s cost-effective and energy-efficient performance. By integrating desalination and reuse directly at the source, the installation supports regional sustainability goals and advances the energy-water nexus, recovering water resources from energy production while reducing environmental impact.

With this agreement, Active Membranes moves toward commercial-scale deployment of its electro-active membrane technology in industrial and municipal desalination and water reuse, supporting its mission to make membrane separation smarter, cleaner, and more cost-effective.

The project is currently in the permitting phase and will commence as soon as the required permits are secured.

About Active Membranes
Founded in 2021, Active Membranes develops patented electro-active membranes that reduce scaling and fouling, lowering desalination costs and environmental impact. The company’s mission is to make membrane separation more efficient and improve global access to fresh water. Active Membranes has received multiple industry awards.

For more information, visit https://activemembrane.com.