- In November 2022, Saudi-Abunayyan Holding and Japan's Toray Industries unveiled plans for a joint venture to build Saudi Arabia's inaugural RO membrane plant. The facility is set to produce 254,000 membranes annually and is scheduled to commence operations in 2025
- In October 2022, Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd. and EnviroNor AS announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration on a Floating Desalination Vessel (FDV). An FDV is a floating infrastructure equipped with seawater desalination equipment, including RO membranes, designed to produce fresh water and deliver it to the shore
- In February 2021, SUEZ announced the completion of its acquisition of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane product line from LANXESS, a specialty chemical company. This integration of RO membranes into SUEZ's existing product portfolio enhances and supplements its presence in the industrial water market
