Major recognition for CARAMONDANI Group in the global desalination industry

CARAMONDANI Group and the company CARAMONDANI DESALINATION PLANTS are proud to announce a major distinction for the Dhekelia Desalination Plant, which has been ranked by the international publication Water Desalination Report (WDR) among the top ten seawater desalination plants worldwide.

This recognition highlights the Group’s ongoing commitment to quality, technological innovation and sustainable develop.

CARAMONDANI is acknowledged as a pioneer in the desalination sector in Cyprus. Thanks to the foresight of Gerasimos Caramondanis, the future need for potable water in the country was foreseen as early as 1973, when he promoted the desalination of brackish water in the Mesaoria region by participating in a tender as the only Cypriot entry. In 1974, the company also carried out the first import of a mobile desalination unit on behalf of the British Bases in Dhekelia.

With a history spanning over six decades, CARAMONDANI Group holds a leading position in the desalination sector. From 1996, with the award of the first BOOT desalination project in Cyprus, to the acquisition of the Italian company OSMO SISTEMI in 2001 - which marked the Group’s establishment as the only fully integrated Cypriot company in the field - the Group continues to expand its presence locally and internationally, constantly investing in expertise, innovation, human capital and quality.

The Group’s CEO, Stavros Caramondanis, stated, "The global recognition of the Dhekelia Plant is a reward for the efforts of everyone working within the Group and confirms the effectiveness of our strategy. We remain committed to delivering sustainable water resource management solutions. It is particularly important that desalination units are managed by a fully Cypriot company like CARAMONDANI DESALINATION PLANTS, as this ensures national expertise, boosts the local economy and allows for immediate and effective response. Lastly, I would like to mention the Paphos desalination unit, where restoration works are progressing smoothly and according to the planned timelines."

With a daily capacity of 15,000 cubic meters, the Paphos desalination plant will strengthen water resource management in the wider region. CARAMONDANI Group remains dedicated to the timely and high-quality completion of the project, making a meaningful contribution to Cyprus’ sustainable development.

Desalination units are of strategic importance for Cyprus, ensuring a reliable and stable supply of potable water in an environment with limited water resources. The Dhekelia Plant, with a daily output of 60,000 cubic meters, plays a vital role in the local economy and development, job creation and the well-being of communities.

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