Germany’s Cerafiltec will deliver its most advanced ceramic membrane technology in a fast-track project set for completion in 2025.
The project will utilize municipal wastewater for cooling, thereby conserving precious drinking water and protecting the Memphis Sands Aquifer for the benefit of local communities. With its capacity to treat more wastewater than xAI requires, the plant will also provide surplus treated water to local industries, reducing the aquifer impact from existing users.
Cerafiltec’s technology provides a durable, reusable solution that supports a circular economy, effectively eliminating plastic waste from conventional polymeric membranes and significantly minimizing negative environmental impact.
“Cerafiltec’s robust ceramic membrane technology meets our demanding requirements for ultra-reliable and efficient water treatment to support our state-of-the-art supercomputer,” said Mark Carroll, xAI’s wastewater engineer who is leading the design and construction of the recycling plant. “This partnership enables us to set new benchmarks in both technology and water efficiency, ensuring vital cooling water supply for our high-performance computing systems with no impact on local potable water supplies.”
“Our DNAs are very aligned, and together we are shaping the future of both AI and water treatment,” said Dr Torsten Wintergerste, CEO of Cerafiltec.
Dr Juergen Hambrecht, chairman of Cerafiltec and former CEO and chairman of BASF, added: “Our collaboration with xAI showcases the transformative potential of ceramic membranes in water and wastewater treatment, offering unparalleled reliability and efficiency. This project establishes a new industry benchmark and reinforces Cerafiltec’s role as a global leader in innovative water solutions.”
