New Desalination Law: Chile establishes the first comprehensive framework for the use of seawater

Law No. 21,813 (the “Law”), which regulates the use of seawater for desalination, was published. Its purpose is to regulate the development of desalination projects, strengthen water security, support adaptation to climate change and safeguard biodiversity and the sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems. The Law also creates a National Desalination Strategy and establishes a special regime for the granting, exercise, oversight, sanctioning, renewal, forfeiture and termination of desalination concessions.


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New Desalination Law: Chile establishes the first comprehensive framework for the use of seawater

May 18, 2026

New Desalination Law: Chile establishes the first comprehensive framework for the use of seawater

May 18, 2026

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“This Newsletter does not constitute legal advice and the Guerrero Olivos Law Firm shall not be liable for acts or omissions of third parties based on the information contained herein.”

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