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- Desert Control AS is a Norway-based climate technology and agricultural technology company that develops and commercializes specialized soil regeneration solutions to transform desert sand and degraded land into fertile, moisture-retaining soil. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandnes, Norway, the company is publicly traded on Euronext Growth Oslo under the ticker symbol DSRT. Desert Control operates primarily through its proprietary and patented Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) technology, a non-chemical liquid nano-clay formulation that enriches sandy soil, improves soil structure, enhances moisture retention, and reduces water and fertilizer consumption.
The company provides products and services across three primary target segments: Agriculture, Commercial Landscaping, and Ecosystem Restoration. Its core offerings include Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) proprietary formulations manufactured for topsoil and subsoil application; mobile, containerized LNC production and mixing units, known as the Oasis platform, designed for on-site batch processing and continuous delivery; direct-injection integration services that interface LNC into existing agricultural drip, center-pivot, and sprinkler irrigation systems; specialized soil treatment programs for high-value crops, orchards, vineyards, and field agriculture; water-saving soil management services for commercial landscaping, sports facilities, municipal green areas, and golf courses; and agronomic consulting, soil health diagnostic testing, and validation services designed to monitor water efficiency, root zone retention, and carbon sequestration.
Desert Control conducts business internationally through regional operational subsidiaries, including Desert Control Americas Inc. and Desert Control Middle East, focusing on arid and water-stressed geographic regions across the southwestern United States (predominantly Arizona, California, and New Mexico) and the Middle East (including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia), alongside its corporate and research operations in Norway.
In recent developments, Desert Control has executed a strategic transition toward a licensed operator and distribution partner business model, shifting from direct equipment operation to an asset-light framework that enables regional service providers to deploy LNC technology at scale. The company has advanced commercial validation initiatives and collaborative pilot deployments with agricultural producers, academic research institutions such as the University of Arizona, and major land management groups in the Middle East, including partnerships with Mawarid Holding Investment and Barari Natural Resources. Furthermore, the company has deployed next-generation, high-capacity Oasis mobile processing units to enhance field production volume, implemented operational cost-realignment programs, and completed private placements and capital financing to support international commercial expansion and market penetration across water-scarce agricultural corridors.