Vivant Corp. through its subsidiary Vivant Hydrocore Holdings Inc. (Vivant Water) signed a 25-year joint venture agreement with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) for the supply of potable water in Metro Cebu.
The company said in a statement on Thursday its desalination plant in Cordova, Cebu, which can produce up to 20 million liters of clean, potable water per day, will supply the water to MCWD which, in turn, distributes to customers.
Vivant Water through its subsidiary Isla Mactan Cordova Corp. is the first company in the country to develop a utility scale seawater desalination plant, which processes salt water through electrically charged membranes to extract potable water.
The company said its adoption in Metro Cebu reduces dependence on traditional freshwater sources and helps the region adapt to the impacts of climate change and population growth.
“Water security is essential to sustainable development, and this agreement showcases our dedication to innovative solutions. Desalination provides a viable and scalable alternative to meet Cebu’s growing demand,” said Arlo Sarmiento, Vivant Corp. chief executive officer.
After a thorough competitive selection process, MCWD issued a notice of award to Vivant Water in February 2022 after it concluded a bid for the project through a solicited proposal where the winning bidder will build a utility-scale desalination plant.
