Samsung Semiconductor Signs MOU for Reclaimed Water Collaboration

Samsung Semiconductor signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the "Gyeonggido Region Semiconductor Site Reclaimed Water Project (Phase 1)", in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Gyeonggi Province, Hwaseong City, Osan City, Korea Water Resources Corporation, and Korea Environment Corporation. This agreement is a crucial collaboration to achieve Samsung Semiconductor's goal of 'Keep Water Withdrawal to 2021 Levels in 2030' and strengthen its environmental protection efforts.

Sustainable water resource management, the core of semiconductor industry competitiveness
This agreement aims to strengthen collaboration for the successful implementation of a water reuse project that will regenerate sewage water from Hwaseong and Osan City and supply 120,000 tons of reclaimed water per day to Samsung Semiconductor Giheung and Hwaseong sites. This volume is comparable to the amount of tap water used daily by the entire population of Sejong City (390,000 people), and it is expected to significantly contribute to the sustainable use of water, a vital resource for the semiconductor industry, as well as the securing and efficient utilization of water resources.

The reclaimed water collaboration is expected to significantly contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic semiconductor industry, going beyond simply solving water shortages. By supporting the stable supply of water resources to advanced industrial complexes, it will enhance productivity and competitiveness, while reducing the burden of developing new water resources, laying the groundwork for sustainable water resource management. Furthermore, as the first case of implementing a new supply method of regional sewage water reuse through government, corporate, and local government collaboration, it is expected to become a pioneering model for reclaimed water project in the future.

Water supply to Samsung Semiconductor sites scheduled to begin in 2029
Following the signing of the agreement, the project will proceed with feasibility studies for private investment, basic and detailed design phases, and then installation and operation of reuse facilities, with plans to supply water to Samsung Semiconductor Giheung and Hwaseong sites starting in 2029.

Samsung Semiconductor is making various efforts to keep water withdrawal to 2021 levels in 2030, including building water reuse systems, introducing efficient water resource management systems, and developing sewage water treatment technologies. This MOU signing is part of these efforts, and it holds great significance in establishing a collaborative framework to achieve synergy through collaboration with the government, local governments, and public institutions and successfully implement reclaimed water project.