Israeli desal market assesses new competition proposal

Israel could allow private investors to sell desalinated water directly to endusers. The prospect of competing directly with Mekorot may deter some.

The Israeli government is studying a proposal to grant licences to private entrepreneurs for setting up desalination plants. Up until now, the government has issued international tenders through the Finance and National Infrastructure ministries.

Out of five tenders issued so far, three have been successfully executed, namely those at Ashkelon, Palmachim and Hadera, two of which are already in operation ...

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