Owner
Aberdeen Standard Investments, is the largest active manager in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. It has a significant global presence and the scale and expertise to help clients meet their investment goals. Aberdeen Standard Investments is the investment arm and operating brand of Standard Life Aberdeen plc which is one of the world’s largest investment companies, created in 2017 from the merger of Standard Life plc and Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
As a leading global asset manager, Aberdeen Standard Investments is dedicated to creating long-term value for our clients. The investment needs of our clients are at the heart of what we do. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, as well as the very highest level of service and support.
Following the acquisition from Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners in November 2019, the equity partner of the Carlsbad Desalination Plant is the Concession Infrastructure platform of Aberdeen Standard Investments, who provide ongoing management support. Learn more at AberdeenStandard.com.
As a leading global asset manager, Aberdeen Standard Investments is dedicated to creating long-term value for our clients. The investment needs of our clients are at the heart of what we do. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, as well as the very highest level of service and support.
Following the acquisition from Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners in November 2019, the equity partner of the Carlsbad Desalination Plant is the Concession Infrastructure platform of Aberdeen Standard Investments, who provide ongoing management support. Learn more at AberdeenStandard.com.
Developer and Manager
Poseidon Water is a privately held company that develops and invests in water projects throughout North America. Poseidon offers customized solutions to meet the water needs of municipal governments, businesses and industrial clients. The company's innovative approach to project development, financing, asset management and community outreach makes it a leader in water resources development. In the last 10 years alone, Poseidon's management team has structured, arranged, invested in and completed more than $2.8 billion in major public and private sector projects.
With a primary focus on large-scale reverse osmosis seawater desalination plants co-located with coastal power plants, we partner with water agencies to deliver water infrastructure projects. Our partnership approach is structured to implement water infrastructure solutions in a reliable, environmentally sound way and at a competitive cost compared to new sources of potable drinking water. The company holds multiple patents for both desalination systems and the integrated treatment of brackish concentrate and seawater. Learn more at PoseidonWater.com.
With a primary focus on large-scale reverse osmosis seawater desalination plants co-located with coastal power plants, we partner with water agencies to deliver water infrastructure projects. Our partnership approach is structured to implement water infrastructure solutions in a reliable, environmentally sound way and at a competitive cost compared to new sources of potable drinking water. The company holds multiple patents for both desalination systems and the integrated treatment of brackish concentrate and seawater. Learn more at PoseidonWater.com.
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Poseidon has 20 years of demonstrated experience deploying industry leading desalination technology solutions giving us the following competitive advantages:
- Founded in 1995 to develop water infrastructure projects through a public-private partnership approach
- Principally focused on Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination projects co-located with power generation
- Holds multiple US patents for Seawater Reverse Osmosis desalination system process design
- Technology-neutral development approach with solutions tailored to project specific needs
- Financed $1.3bn since inception across 9 water infrastructure projects
- Maintains close relationships with industry-leading service and process providers, contractors and engineering professionals
- Senior management team has collectively developed, financed and constructed over $10bn in infrastructure projects
- Multiple projects currently under development and a significant pipeline of development opportunities
- Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA
Management TeamPoseidon’s management team is comprised of highly qualified professionals with expertise managing all aspects of the business including engineering, development, water quality and site assessment, permitting, construction and structured financing of large infrastructure projects. The current senior management team has developed, financed, and constructed over $10 billion in infrastructure projects.
Sachin Chawla: President of Poseidon Resources (Channelside) LP Jessica H. Jones: Director of Communcations Michelle Powelson: Senior Environmental Scientist Josie McKinley: Director of Project Development |
Tribute to Claude "Bud" Lewis
Claude “Bud” Lewis dedicated nearly four decades to serving the residents of the City of Carlsbad and San Diego County. Affectionately known as “Bud” or “Buddy” to his constituents, Lewis served 16 years on the Carlsbad City Council and a record 24 years as mayor of the City of Carlsbad.
In this capacity, Mayor Lewis served more than 15 years on the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. Committed to increasing water independence for San Diego County, he was a tireless advocate for water supply reliability projects, including the Carlsbad Desalination Project, and his ardent support proved instrumental in making the Carlsbad project a reality. The Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination Plant stands as a testament to his leadership and vision for a more sustainable and independent water reliability future in San Diego County. |
Partners
Operations and Maintenance Company
The subcontractor, IDE Technologies has extensive experience developing engineering, producing and operating advanced desalination facilities, among other water and energy related projects. The firm has been in operation over 45 years as an Israeli state-owned enterprise to create advanced desalination technologies. The firm has researched and developed both thermal and reverse osmosis desalination technologies, with RO having been successfully deployed at scale in large and small scale operations. Currently there are about 400 IDE designed systems operating in 40 countries with a total capacity of about 528 MDG.
The firm has large-scale international projects in India and China. In 2008, it completed the world’s largest multi-effect distillation technology desalination plant in Jamnagar, India. In 2009-2010, it first completed, and then expanded to double capacity at 52.8 MDG a thermal desalination plant in Tianjin, China, now the country’s largest desalination plant.
IDE has completed some of the world’s largest RO desalination plants, including a 72.3 MDG plant in Ashkelon, Israel and a 91.8 MGD plant in Hadera, Israel. In 2010, the company was awarded a contract for a 108.5 MGD plant in Soreq, Israel. Much of the firm’s experience has been in Israel given its origin. Learn more at IDE-Tech.com.
The subcontractor, IDE Technologies has extensive experience developing engineering, producing and operating advanced desalination facilities, among other water and energy related projects. The firm has been in operation over 45 years as an Israeli state-owned enterprise to create advanced desalination technologies. The firm has researched and developed both thermal and reverse osmosis desalination technologies, with RO having been successfully deployed at scale in large and small scale operations. Currently there are about 400 IDE designed systems operating in 40 countries with a total capacity of about 528 MDG.
The firm has large-scale international projects in India and China. In 2008, it completed the world’s largest multi-effect distillation technology desalination plant in Jamnagar, India. In 2009-2010, it first completed, and then expanded to double capacity at 52.8 MDG a thermal desalination plant in Tianjin, China, now the country’s largest desalination plant.
IDE has completed some of the world’s largest RO desalination plants, including a 72.3 MDG plant in Ashkelon, Israel and a 91.8 MGD plant in Hadera, Israel. In 2010, the company was awarded a contract for a 108.5 MGD plant in Soreq, Israel. Much of the firm’s experience has been in Israel given its origin. Learn more at IDE-Tech.com.
Water Purchaser
The San Diego County Water Authority is a public agency serving the San Diego region as a wholesale supplier of water from the Colorado River and Northern California. The Water Authority's mission is to provide a safe and reliable supply of water to its 24 member agencies serving the San Diego region.
The Carlsbad Desalination Project is an important component of the San Diego County Water Authority’s long term strategy to improve the region’s water supply reliability by diversifying its supply sources. This strategy has allowed the region to reduce its dependence on imported water sources that are vulnerable to droughts, natural disasters and regulatory restrictions. The plant accounts for about one-third of all water generated in the county. Learn more at SDCWA.org.
The San Diego County Water Authority is a public agency serving the San Diego region as a wholesale supplier of water from the Colorado River and Northern California. The Water Authority's mission is to provide a safe and reliable supply of water to its 24 member agencies serving the San Diego region.
The Carlsbad Desalination Project is an important component of the San Diego County Water Authority’s long term strategy to improve the region’s water supply reliability by diversifying its supply sources. This strategy has allowed the region to reduce its dependence on imported water sources that are vulnerable to droughts, natural disasters and regulatory restrictions. The plant accounts for about one-third of all water generated in the county. Learn more at SDCWA.org.