Jordan Water Security Initiative – Municipal & Humanitarian Deployment Update

Nic Cobb, COO – Aqua Clear Solutions (ACS)

Jordan continues to represent one of the most strategically important deployment regions for Aqua Clear Solutions as we scale our modular desalination platform into real-world applications.

At present, ACS is in advanced-stage discussions in Jordan with our cooperation partner in-country alongside engagement with the Ministry of Water and a wider scientific council comprising several academic professors and technical advisors. These discussions are focused on establishing initial deployment frameworks for both municipal and humanitarian water infrastructure.

Project Status & Pipeline Context.

Jordan forms a key part of ACS’s early-stage international rollout pipeline, alongside active engagement in Cyprus and Oman. These markets collectively represent the foundation of our initial deployment strategy.

Each ACS desalination unit is engineered to produce approximately 150,000 m³ of freshwater per annum, enabling a distributed, modular approach to water generation. This architecture is particularly suited to regions facing structural water scarcity, where scalability and phased deployment are critical.

Importantly, this model allows capacity to be increased incrementally, rather than relying on large, centralised infrastructure investment. In practical terms, this provides governments and partners with flexibility to match deployment with demand, funding cycles, and regional needs.

Why Jordan? A Strategic Deployment Outlook.

Jordan is uniquely exposed to long-term water stress, driven by limited natural freshwater resources, population pressures, and increasing climate variability. As a result, the country is actively pursuing resilient, alternative water supply solutions at national level.

Jordan is one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, with renewable water availability estimated at well below 100 m³ per person per year, placing it significantly beneath the internationally recognised absolute scarcity threshold. Demand continues to rise due to population growth, urban expansion, and refugee inflows, while natural freshwater resources remain extremely limited and over-abstracted. Groundwater sources are increasingly depleted and salinity levels are rising, further constraining supply reliability for both municipal and agricultural use. This structural imbalance between supply and demand creates a clear, long-term requirement for alternative water production capacity, particularly decentralised desalination solutions capable of delivering scalable output directly into municipal and humanitarian distribution networks.

ACS’s proposed deployment strategy in Jordan is structured as a multi-site rollout model, rather than a single installation. Following initial implementation, additional municipal-scale units are expected to be deployed across priority regions where water demand is most acute.

This phased approach is designed to:

• Strengthen national water resilience

• Support municipal infrastructure stability

• Provide rapid-response capacity for humanitarian requirements

• Reduce reliance on over-stressed groundwater sources

Key Application Areas of ACS Technology in Jordan.

Agriculture

Agriculture remains one of the most water-intensive sectors globally, accounting for approximately 70% of freshwater use. In Jordan, where arid conditions significantly limit irrigation efficiency, this challenge is particularly acute.

ACS enables the delivery of high-quality desalinated water suitable for subsurface drip irrigation systems, ensuring water is delivered directly to the root zone. This significantly reduces evaporation losses, improves water efficiency, and supports more stable crop yields in arid and semi-arid environments.

Tourism & Hospitality

Jordan’s tourism sector plays a key economic role, particularly in regions such as Aqaba and heritage destinations across the country. However, water scarcity presents an operational constraint for continued sector growth.

ACS systems provide a decentralised water supply solution capable of supporting hospitality infrastructure without increasing pressure on municipal resources. A single ACS tower (approximately 15 metres in height) is capable of supplying the annual water requirements of a 1,000-bed coastal resort, ensuring continuity during peak seasonal demand.

Municipal & Industrial Supply

ACS is fundamentally designed as a modular infrastructure platform suitable for both municipal and industrial water applications.

Deployment can begin at a local community scale and expand in line with population growth and infrastructure requirements. This staged model allows Jordanian municipalities to implement water capacity in a cost-controlled and scalable manner, particularly in regions where conventional infrastructure expansion is constrained.

Summary Outlook.

Jordan represents a high-priority deployment market for ACS due to its combination of water scarcity, strategic infrastructure needs, and strong institutional engagement. The current pipeline reflects a transition from conceptual discussions into structured project planning, with multi-module deployment already defined at a system level.

As we move forward, our focus remains on converting these early-stage frameworks into operational installations that deliver measurable impact at both municipal and humanitarian levels.

For more info, please email Nic at nicholas.cobb@aquaclearsolutions.eu