With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing freshwater availability, population growth placing increasing pressure on existing resources, and industrial demands pushing water consumption to new heights, global water scarcity has emerged “as one of the most pressing challenges of our time” says industrial engineering and manufacturing firm Sulzer desalination infrastructure sales head Antonio de la Torre. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-powers-every-step-of-desalination-process-2026-01-16