ENGIE has announced that its innovation arm in APAC and Middle East, ENGIE Factory, has developed and invested in ForeSea, a new seawater intelligence startup in the GCC.
This partnership marks ENGIE Factory’s first venture into the region’s ocean tech landscape, underscoring ENGIE’s commitment to enhancing water management insights, with a particular focus on advancements in the desalination sector.
This initiative is part of ENGIE’s ongoing commitment to investing in startups across the Middle East, with a focus on technologies that enhance desalination and other operational processes. The aim is to reduce environmental impact while improving planning and efficiency in coastal industry operations.
ForeSea is developing an advanced seawater intelligence to monitor and predict seawater quality over time. Through pilots at desalination plants, ForeSea’s innovative solutions improve plant efficiency, maintenance, and operations by offering superior sea data predictions.
Emerging technologies
“We believe investing in emerging technologies, like the solutions developed by ForeSea and incorporating these intelligent solutions into our operations. It is not just a step, but a leap towards achieving global sustainability goals,” stated Latifa Lahsine, Head of ENGIE’s Desalination Centre of Excellence.
“With desalination IWPs designed to operate for 25 years, our platform de-risks operations in the long term by forecasting variations and helping developers proactively mitigate potential risks. By leveraging machine learning models, we empower operators to anticipate and address operational challenges before they arise,” noted Ahmed El Hosseny, Venture Builder, ForeSea.
“ForeSea’s technology aligns with ENGIE’s vision for a sustainable future. Beyond our own needs, we are championing innovation and environmental intelligence that will be essential for future planning to address water scarcity, not only in the Middle East but worldwide,” commented Caroline Guyot, Managing Director, ENGIE Factory.
With over three decades of service in the Middle East, ENGIE is at the forefront of addressing water scarcity across the GCC. The company operates 19 state-of-the-art desalination plants across the region, producing an impressive 7.4mn cbm of water daily.
