The demand for fresh water is almost endless and continues to grow as the global population increases. In addition climate change effects are putting stress on existing water infrastructure.  In ATLA we focus on how to ensure short-, medium- and long-term access to fresh water, in order for people and communities to thrive and prosper.

71% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. 97.5% salt water and 2.5% fresh water. Less than 1% of all fresh water is available for human consumption and it is unevenly distributed around the world. This makes water scarcity a global challenge.

Water scarcity in several areas is increasing rapidly, often driven by urbanization, population growth, climate change, over-extraction and/or pollution of current fresh water resources.

With a high degree of flexibility, wide experience, and focus on details, we develop and operate customized water supply chains on a case-by-case basis.

We are confident that we can find a solution to your large-scale water challenge in a cost-efficient and sustainable way.

Our approach

We can help you in all phases of establishing new fresh water supply, from initial studies and well into the operational phase.

Virtual Pipelines

ATLA develops “virtual pipelines” to connect areas with surplus fresh water and areas with a water demand. Efficient shipping is part of the solution, where cleaned chemical or oil tankers can be used for bulk supply. It is also possible to use our inhouse developed SMART water tanks, that can be handled as an ISO container.

ATLA's Water Shuttle

Fresh water can be shipped on very short notice using chemical tankers. For even larger bulk volumes, oil tankers can be cleaned and used for transportation. With ATLA’s efficient solutions for mooring and loading systems, the ships can berth and load water from a number of locations. Temporary storage solutions are also available on the receiving end, to secure a minimized turn-around time for the vessels.

Chemical or oil tankers can be used as water shuttles

ATLA's Smart Water Tank

ATLA has developed a new water tank that fits into ISO 20 feet containers/container frames, optimizing the amount of water that can be handled with existing infrastructure (ships, trucks, trains, ports, etc.). The tanks can be stacked into compact “water batteries” in strategic hubs, for quick deployment when water is needed. Each tank is made SMART by a communication module, where each tank can be tracked and the water content monitored. 

Containership with ATLA’s SMART water tanks