# LG Chem and AlKhorayef Group to build RO membrane facility in Saudi Arabia

LG Chem and AlKhorayef Group announced a partnership to establish a reverse osmosis membrane production facility in Saudi Arabia, scheduled to commence operations in early 2026, to localize desalination technologies.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-02-05
- Where: Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Products: reverse osmosis membranes
- Sectors: [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [LG Chem](https://endata.com/companies/2456.md) (partner)
- [Alkhorayef Group](https://endata.com/companies/77156.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [alkhorayef.com](https://www.alkhorayef.com/lg-chem-and-alkhorayef-group/), 2025-02-05: "The facility is scheduled to commence operations in early 2026 and will leverage the latest technologies and expertise to produce high-efficiency RO membranes."

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