Altru Research initiates coverage on water creation firm Ahbstra Engineering which uses metal organic frameworks (MOFs) to create potable water from air.
NEW YORK – Altru Research announced it will begin coverage of Abhstra Engineering, a London based early-stage company developing a new approach to atmospheric water generation (AWG).
The company’s major innovation was to recognize the potential of MOFs. Metal Organic Frameworks a significant discovery in the material sciences that emerged in the early 2000s. MOFs were hyped as a potential game changer in the water harvesting business. But progress has been slow. The developers of this new material were awarded a Nobel Prize for Chemistry in October 2025.
Ahbstra may have cracked the code through the development of a fluidized bed technology that it began developing in 2019. They have secured numerous patents and are coming close to commercialization. Their work could be a breakthrough in realizing the potential of MOFs.
Called the Ahbstra Ark, a machine, about the size of a midsize SUV, can operate in extreme conditions – as low as 10% humidity and up to 50°C where conventional AWGs fail. Designed for off-grid independence, compatible with solar.
In 2024 it completed a 200L/day Alpha Prototype, focus has been in developing a machine that can produce 500 liters per day and function in low humidity environments. Humidity and temperature have been the challenge in the AWG space.
The company is now progressing to a 500-liter commercial system which is expected to be in production by mid 2026.
Its initial focus is on the high-end residential space, such as villas throughout Europe that are reliant on well water. The capacity to extract water directly from the atmosphere to provide sustainable, offgrid water solutions for homes, communities, and developments even in the most water-stressed regions
With the global water shortage and societal costs rising we think this company’s technology could be scaled rapidly worldwide applications in the humanitarian space. see secondary applications in the custom water creation space, such as branded water. Higher quality at lower cost than bottled water.
The capacity to produce potable water in low humidity situations at a cost of between .04 and.07 per liter EUR, could have a dramatic impact on meeting the water security for millions worldwide in drought situations.
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