The 8th International Congress "Desalination Latin America 2026" will take place in Santiago, Chile on June 17-18, 2026, as announced by organizer Vostock Capital. The event comes at a time when Latin America has committed more than $20 billion to desalination projects, with Chile accounting for over $18 billion of that total, largely due to copper mining demand.
Globally, more than 17,000 desalination plants produce around 107 million cubic meters per day, supplying water to over 300 million people. In Chile, the country operates 11 desalination plants with a combined capacity of 6,472 liters per second, primarily serving industrial users. Seawater now represents more than 30% of total mining water use in Chile, as water demand from the copper mining sector has increased significantly.
Latin America has more than 25 desalination projects under development, led by Chile and Peru. Peru is actively promoting six new seawater desalination plants to expand access to drinking water. The congress in Santiago will provide a platform for CEOs of leading businesses in the region’s desalination sector to interact and discuss opportunities.
The event is officially supported by the Ministry of Mining from Chile and sponsored by LG Chem, Soltex, Mining Company Curacao – MMC, and International Valve. For more information, visit the official website at https://tinyurl.com/vostocknewsroom.
