Gneuton, a US-based company, has launched a patented thermal distillation system that repurposes waste heat from gas turbine-powered AI data centers into purified water, aiming to cut water costs and boost sustainability worldwide. The company plans pilot deployments in global AI hubs.
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Gneuton, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has officially launched a thermal distillation system that purifies water using waste heat from gas turbine-powered AI data centers. On September 22, 2025, the company announced a patented process that turns unused heat from gas turbines directly into clean, drinkable water, helping boost both efficiency and sustainability on a large scale.
According to the official press release, AI data centers, particularly those powered by efficient gas turbines, are consuming vast amounts of water for cooling and daily operations, a trend expected to intensify as AI technology advances. Gneuton has built a system that takes leftover heat from turbines and uses it to run a closed, efficient distillation process. This system eliminates the need for external energy sources and is described as both sustainable and carbon-neutral.
Gneuton’s technology uses modular designs that can easily fit into large data centers. It is scalable and can reportedly produce millions of gallons of purified water annually per installation. The system is designed to cut water costs for data centers and could even let them earn money by selling water or credits.
The company’s CEO Brad Martineau stated, “At Gneuton, our mission is to transform AI infrastructure from one of the world’s largest consumers of fresh water into massive net-positive sources of fresh water, especially for ecosystems facing critical scarcity. We believe the future of AI must be regenerative, not extractive.” He added, “That’s why we’re pioneering technologies that repurpose thermal waste and optimize energy-water cycles to actively replenish the environments AI depends on.”
The company says its technology is patented around the world and has been tested to make sure it works reliably and remains exclusive. Although mainly designed for gas turbine-powered facilities, the system can also be adapted for other industrial heat sources.
The company plans to roll out its first commercial pilots within six months in major AI hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia.