LG Water Solutions

A Global Leader in Desalination

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LG Group / LG Chem
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Water
Reliable & Reuse
Efficient Water is the fastest growing
sector in water

Supply is the treatment

Market
#1 Global Driver
Challenge of increasing water
consumption regulations Energy
Our Day and increasing scarcity of
clean water sources is the largest generator
of OPEX for seawater
desalination
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History Manufacturing Software

Delivering decades of innovation and leadership

Founded 2014 2020

NanoH2O™ acquired by Ranked as
NanoH2O™ founded in breakthrough water
2005 in Los Angeles, LG Chem. LG Water
Solutions formed. technology of the
02 California (USA) decade by Global Water
Intelligence.

LG is an 2006 Awarded 4,000 MLD

Innovative First set of patents
filed on Nanocomposite
“Distinction” in the
Water Technology
Accrued contracted
SWRO capacity in last
membrane technology Company of the Year
Leader (2018 Global Water
Awards)
3 years (2021).

in RO manufacturing &
applications 2008 Introduced industry’s highest flux and 2016 Awarded Sohar desalination project in 2019 Awarded two mega-SWRO projects in
rejection SWRO membrane Oman (250 MLD) Saudi Arabia: Al Khobar I (210 MLD) and
Duba (125 MLD)
2008 Won Global Water Award: World’s 2017 Awarded El Galalah (150 MLD) & East
Innovation of the Year category Port Said in Egypt (150 MLD) 2020 Awarded mega-SWRO project in Saudi
Arabia Al Khobar II (600 MLD)
2011 Awarded Palmachim in Israel, one of the 2018 Awarded 15 MGD replacement for largest
world’s 10 largest desalination plants indirect potable reuse facility in the world 2020 Breakthrough water technology of the
(OCWD) decade (by Global Water Intelligence)
2011 Won Aquatech Innovation Award in the
‘Water Supply’ category 2018 Introduced industry’s highest rejection 2021 Leading the way in global seawater
SWRO G2 technology with 99.89% market with more than 4,000 MLD
2015 State-of-the-art manufacturing facility rejection rate accrued contracted SWRO capacity in last
opened in Cheongju, Korea three years
2018 Water Technology Company of the Year,
“Distinction” (Global Water Awards)
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TFN TFC

Thin-Film Thin-Film
Nanocomposite Composite

LG Water Competitors

Solutions has
the Answer Nanomaterial
embedded
Conventional
and older
membrane
technology
The world’s only producer of the layer

breakthrough TFN technology Industry’s highest Average salt

salt rejection rejection
Our proprietary technology: TFN technology yields
unmatched performance in salt rejection vs. 99.89%* 99.80%
conventional TFC membranes *stabilized salt
rejection of LG SW
GR G2 and SR G2

“Water Tech’s Best of the Decade” as ranked by

Global Water Intelligence in 2020

H2O NaCl
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Why LG Water
Solutions?
• Proven proprietary TFN technology

• Advanced automated manufacturing

• Highest standards of quality control

• Expert technical and commercial staff

• LG is a trusted global brand

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LG Chem is a leading science

company that has achieved growth
through strength & innovation.

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Trusted An innovative Globally available

worldwide leader support & expertise
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Globally Recognized International Brands

SWRO and BWRO references around the globe

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Trusted
worldwide
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Globally Recognized International Brands

Many of the world’s largest brands trust LG Water Solutions

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Trusted
worldwide
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History Manufacturing Software

Advanced manufacturing with rigorous quality control

Casting Coating Assembly Wet Test

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LG is an
Innovative
Leader
in RO manufacturing &
applications

Rigorous QC / QA measures in places throughout to deliver consistent and reliable performance

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History Manufacturing Software

Intuitive, reliable software puts you in touch with your data.

Q+ Projection Software

Intuitively-designed projection software

QSee Normalization Software
02 Cloud-based normalization software

LG is an
Innovative
Leader
in RO manufacturing &
applications
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Global Network Unmatched Support

We support you with multiple touchpoints to maximize your ROI

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Globally
available
Customer RO system Supervise Start-up and Data Troubleshooting
support & inquiry projections membrane commissioning normalization
installation analysis and
expertise support
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With advanced capabilities,

our team is ready to realize your project

Manufacturing Research & Development LG Chem

Commissioned in 2015 in Cheongju, Four R&D centers with more than 6,300 Headquartered in Seoul,
Korea, our state-of-the-art automated researchers dedicated to developing Korea, continues to develop next
manufacturing process handles casting, innovative products. generation products to lead the future
coating, rolling, and wet-testing of RO of membrane based applications.
elements.
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Seawater Desalination

SWRO Membranes
Next Generation Series (G2) 1st Generation Series (G1)

LG SW, SR, GR, R G2 LG SW, SR, GR, R

Next generation membranes with High-rejection membrane ideal for
industry’s highest salt rejection of high feed TDS and high permeate
up to 99.89% quality requirements

LG SW, ES
Energy-saving membranes ideal for
low-feed TDS and low-temperature
seawater applications
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WHAT IT DOES

Unmatched Performance in Improved Permeate Quality Comparison of Rejection

SWRO Technology
99.89%

45% 99.85%
Record-breaking 99.89% salt rejection that
delivers: competition
LG G2 99.80%
• Improved permeate quality without increasing
operating pressure

• Reduced energy use without sacrificing 27%

permeate quality LG G1 TFC LG G1 LG G2
LG G2 technology

• Reduced CAPEX & OPEX for multi-pass SWRO

systems *Calculated based on rejection rates of 99.89%
for LG G2, 99.85% for LG G1, and 99.80% for
competitor products
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PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Our SW G2 Products Change the

Economics of Desalination…AGAIN
LG G2: Industry’s Highest Salt Rejection SWRO

model Active Membrane Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt Boron Rejection, Feed Spacer, mil
area, ft2 (m2) Rate, GPD (m³/d) Rejection, % Rejection, % %

LG SW 400 SR G2 400 (37) 6,000 (22.7) 99.89 99.75 93 34

Industry’s
LG SW 440 SR G2 440 (41) 6,600 (25.0) 99.89 99.75 93 28 highest salt
rejection
LG SW 400 GR G2 400 (37) 7,500 (28.4) 99.89 99.75 93 34
rate of
LG SW 440 GR G2 440 (41) 8,250 (31.2) 99.89 99.75 93 28
99.89%

LG SW 400 R G2 400 (37) 9,000 (34.1) 99.88 99.75 93 34

LG SW 440 R G2 440 (41) 9,900 (37.5) 99.88 99.75 93 28

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PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Our 1st Generation SWRO also delivers reliable & proven results
LG SW SR, GR and R: High Rejection Membranes

model Active Membrane Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt Boron Rejection, Feed Spacer, mil
area, ft2 (m2) Rate, GPD (m³/d) Rejection, % Rejection, % %

LG SW 400 SR 400 (37) 6,000 (22.7) 99.85 99.7 93 34

LG SW 440 SR 440 (41) 6,600 (25.0) 99.85 99.7 93 28

LG SW 400 GR 400 (37) 7,500 (28.4) 99.85 99.7 93 34

LG SW 440 GR 440 (41) 8,250 (31.2) 99.85 99.7 93 28

LG SW 400 R 400 (37) 9,000 (34.1) 99.85 99.7 93 34

LG SW 440 R 440 (41) 9,900 (37.5) 99.85 99.7 93 28

LG SW 4040 R 80 (7.4) 1,950 (7.4) 99.70 99.5 – 28

LG SW ES: Energy Saving Membranes

LG SW 400 ES 400 (37) 13,700 (51.9) 99.80 99.6 89 34

LG SW 440 ES 440 (41) 15,070 (57.0) 99.80 99.6 89 28

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LEADER IN DESALINATION

Unprecedented Growth in the

Desalination Sector
New SWRO Contracted Capacity (MLD)
Egypt 100 MLD (26 MGD)
Al Arish I, 2020 Accumulated New

China 105 MLD (28 MGD)

Befesa II, 2020 4500

KSA 636 MLD (168 MGD)

Al Khobar II, 2020
1,340%
KSA 450 MLD (119 MGD) growth
Shuqaiq 3, 2020 3000

KSA 404 MLD (107 MGD)

Al Jubail II, 2020

Oman 100 MLD (26 MGD) 1500

Barka V, 2022

Oman 300 MLD (79 MGD)

Ghubrah III, 2022

KSA 150 MLD (40 MGD) 0

Barges, 2020
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Brackish Water Applications

BWRO Membranes
Next Generation Series (G2) Standard Series

LG BW AFR G2 LG BW R
Anti-Fouling, High Rejection, Flow, High Rejection membrane
and Durability
LG BW AFR
LG BW R G2 Anti-Fouling, High Rejection
Superior Rejection, High Flow and
Durability LG BW ES
Energy Saving
LG BW R DURA
High Rejection and Durability LG BW UES
Ultra-Low Pressure
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High Rejection Low Pressure Ultra Low Pressure

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

BWRO Membranes
High Rejection Membranes

model Active Membrane Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt Feed Spacer, mil
area, ft2 (m2) Rate, GPD (m³/d) Rejection, % Rejection, %

LG BW 440 R G2 440 (41) 12,650 (47.9) 99.8 99.65 28

LG BW 440 R Dura 440 (41) 11,550 (43.7) 99.7 99.6 28

LG BW 440 R 440 (41) 11,550 (43.7) 99.6 99.5 28

LG BW 400 R 400 (37) 10,500 (39.7) 99.6 99.5 34

High Rejection & Anti-Fouling Membranes

LG BW 400 R G2 400 (37) 11,500 (43.5) 99.8 99.65 34, low dP

LG BW 400 AFR G2 400 (37) 11,500 (43.5) 99.7 99.6 34, low dP

LG BW 400 R Dura 400 (37) 10,500 (39.7) 99.7 99.6 34, low dP

LG BW 400 AFR 400 (37) 10,500 (39.7) 99.6 99.5 34

Test conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl at 25°C (77°F), 225 psi (15.5 bar), pH 7, Recovery 15%.
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High Rejection Low Pressure Ultra Low Pressure

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

BWRO Membranes
Energy Saving (Low Pressure) Membranes

model Active Membrane Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt Feed Spacer, mil
area, ft2 (m2) Rate, GPD (m³/d) Rejection, % Rejection, %

LG BW 440 ES 440 (41) 11,550 (43.7) 99.6 99.5 28

LG BW 400 ES 400 (37) 10,500 (39.7) 99.6 99.5 34

LG BW 400 ES L 400 (37) 10,500 (39.7) 99.6 99.5 34, low dP

Test conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl at 25°C (77°F), 150 psi (10.3 bar), pH 7, Recovery 15%.
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High Rejection Low Pressure Ultra Low Pressure

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

BWRO Membranes
Energy Saving (Ultra-Low Pressure) Membranes

model Active Membrane Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt Feed Spacer, mil
area, ft2 (m2) Rate, GPD (m³/d) Rejection, % Rejection, %

LG BW 440 UES 440 (41) 12,650 (47.9) 99.0 98.0 28

LG BW 400 UES 400 (37) 11,500 (43.5) 99.0 98.0 34, low dP

Test conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl at 25°C (77°F), 125 psi (8.6 bar), pH 7, Recovery 15%.
Brackish Water Membrane Portfolio

BW R G2 BW AFR G2 BW ES BW UES

BW R Dura BW R

HIGHER Fouling Tolerance LOWER

HIGHER Feed Salinity LOWER

HIGHER Feed Pressure LOWER

HIGHER Salt Rejection LOWER

HIGHER Energy Consumption LOWER

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PRODUCT ADVANTAGES

Engineered for OPEX Savings

Reduce the total cost of plant ownership with LG NanoH2O™ premium
BWRO membrane elements*

LG NanoH2O™ delivers these advantages to RO

plants: C L E AN I N G FOULING COST
D E M AN D R E S I S T AN C E P E R F O R M AN C E
• Lower Cleaning Demand: fewer cleaning
frequencies for less chemical consumption,
downtime
lower enhanced higher
• Enhanced Fouling Resistance: reduced CIPs
with improved performance Fewer cleaning Reduced CIPs for Lower plant
frequencies for consistent downtime for
• Optimized Cost Performance: lower plant less chemical use performance OPEX savings
downtime for CAPEX & OPEX savings *LG BW 400 R G2 / LG BW 400 AFR G2 / LG BW 400 R Dura / LG BW 400 ES L
Low differential pressure (dP) “L” feed spacer

Standard 34-mil Spacer LDP 34-mil Spacer

High Pressure Drop Low Pressure Drop

Flow Direction

Low [Static Pressure] High

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LG BW R G2

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Next-Generation BWRO

LG BW ES L

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High Rejection Low Pressure Ultra Low Pressure

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL &

COMMERCIAL RO MEMBRANES
High Rejection Membranes

model Active Membrane Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt Feed Spacer, mil Recovery, %
area, ft2 (m2) Rate, GPD (m³/d) Rejection, % Rejection, %

LG BW 4040 R 85 (7.9) 2,500 (9.5) 99.6 99.3 28 15

LG BW 4021 R 34 (3.2) 1,000 (3.8) 99.6 99.3 28 8

LG BW 2540 R 22 (2.0) 750 (2.8) 99.6 99.3 28 15

LG BW 2521 R 9 (0.9) 345 (1.3) 99.6 99.3 28 8

Test conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl at 25°C (77°F), 225 psi (15.5 bar), pH 7
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High Rejection Low Pressure Ultra Low Pressure

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL &

COMMERCIAL RO MEMBRANES
Energy Saving (Low Pressure) Membranes

model Active Membrane Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt Feed Spacer, mil Recovery, %
area, ft2 (m2) Rate, GPD (m³/d) Rejection, % Rejection, %

LG BW 4040 ES 85 (7.9) 2,500 (9.5) 99.5 99.2 28 15

LG BW 4021 ES 34 (3.2) 1,000 (3.8) 99.5 99.2 28 8

LG BW 2540 ES 22 (2.0) 750 (2.8) 99.5 99.2 28 15

LG BW 2521 ES 9 (0.9) 345 (1.3) 99.5 99.2 28 8

Test conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl at 25°C (77°F), 150 psi (10.3 bar), pH 7
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High Rejection Low Pressure Ultra Low Pressure

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL &

COMMERCIAL RO MEMBRANES
Energy Saving (Ultra-Low Pressure) Membranes

model Active Membrane Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt Feed Spacer, mil Recovery, %
area, ft2 (m2) Rate, GPD (m³/d) Rejection, % Rejection, %

LG CW 4040 SF* 85 (7.9) 2,900 (11.0) 99.0 98.0 28 15

LG BW 4040 UES 85 (7.9) 2,700 (10.2) 99.0 98.0 28 15

LG BW 4021 UES 34 (3.2) 1,000 (3.8) 99.0 98.0 28 8

LG BW 2540 UES 22 (2.0) 800 (3.0) 99.0 98.0 28 15

LG BW 2521 UES 9 (0.9) 345 (1.3) 99.0 98.0 28 8

Test conditions: 500 ppm NaCl at 25°C (77°F), 100 psi (6.9 bar), pH 7
*Dry type (for spot-free rinse applications)
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