NEODREN^® Seawater catchment

Seawater catchment system developed by Catalana de Perforacions

Neodren^®, a new method of seawater catchment

Only 3% of the planet’s water is fresh; however, what if we told you that using the “Neodren®” system, it would be possible to increase that 3%?

The patent designed by Catalana de Perforacions, Neodren®, is a major innovation in the method of seawater collection.

By combining the horizontal directional drilling technique and the Neodren® system, it is possible to install horizontal drains in the permeable layer of the marine subsoil, thus capturing water with no turbidity, with a constant flow and good quality.

The innovative seawater catchment system reduces costs and environmental impact and also cares for the fauna and flora of the seabed.

Uses

Desalination
Cooling
Fish farms
Tourist resorts
Chemical and petrochemical processes
Material processing plants
Heavy oil recovery

Avantages of Neodren^®

EFFECTIVE
- Allows high quality water to be collected and facilitates the water purification process
- The installation of drains in the subsurface of the seabed results in no erosion of the drain by dynamic marine action
- The constant water flow eliminates the natural and anthropogenic turbidity of the seawater
- Thanks to the collection of groundwater, it is always kept at the same temperature
- Geological formation selected to ensure permanent replenishment of the aquifer and continuous extraction of large quantities of water
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
- Thanks to the horizontal directional drilling system, no marine intrusion is caused on the mainland
- There are also no physical or biological effects on the coastline and marine habitat
- Total elimination of the seabed trenching system
- Freshwater aquifers are not affected in any way
FAST
- Surface drilling rig placement without the need for earthworks
- Water collection point can be located in a confined space
- No construction of breakwaters, blasting or seabed drainage is required