Spanish firm Abengoa delivers key power transmission project for Oman’s OETC- Oman Abengoa, a Spanish-based international firm specialising in infrastructure, energy and water projects, has announced the successful completion of a major electricity transmission project in the Sultanate. The client is Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the state-owned utility part of Nama Group that oversees the operation of the nations two main grids in the north and south of the country. Abengoa developed the construction, supply, assembly and commissioning of two new substations of 132/33 kV, one in Samad and one in [âŠ] Spanish firm Abengoa delivers key power transmission project for Oman’s OETC- OmanHIWI042019-06-30T17:19:52+02:00
Abu Dhabi launches new policy on recycled water – Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has announced the launch of a âRecycled Water Policy,â that will ensure optimal use of recycled water in the emirate. Announced during a workshop held by DoE, which was attended by all concerned parties, the policy supports efforts to preserve Abu Dhabiâs water resources, including drinking and underground water, in order to meet the future needs of all sectors. Developed in cooperation with the Treated Wastewater Reuse Committee, the âRecycled Water Policyâ reinforces its [âŠ] Abu Dhabi launches new policy on recycled water – Abu DhabiHIWI042019-06-29T15:13:47+02:00
Foundation stone for 3rd desal plant at Nemmeli laid, to be ready by 2021 – India To mark the beginning of construction of the new 150 MLD desalination plant, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami laid the foundation stone at Nemmeli on Thursday. While the Rs 1,259 crore worth project is funded partly by German funding agency KfW, a part is covered under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. The state government has taken Rs 700 crore on loan from KfW and the rest from the Central government. (LINK). Foundation stone for 3rd desal plant at Nemmeli laid, to be ready by 2021 – IndiaHIWI042019-06-28T11:45:13+02:00
Hyflux unit restructures $121.3m loan for desalination plant in China – China Hyflux said its wholly-owned unit Tianjin Dagang Newspring Co Ltd (TDN) has successfully restructured a 617 million yuan (S$121.3 million) Bank of China loan. The loanâs maturity date has been extended by three years to 2026, with the repayment schedule adjusted for lower annual repayments. The loan is for TDNâs 100,000 cubic metre per day seawater desalination plant in Dagang City, Tianjin Province, and is guaranteed by Hyflux. (LINK). Hyflux unit restructures $121.3m loan for desalination plant in China – ChinaHIWI042019-06-27T09:57:51+02:00
Chinese tech giant Huawei enters into Israeli solar energy market – China Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies announced its entry into the Israeli solar energy market on Wednesday, one day after confirming the closure of its solar operations in the United States. Huawei, the worldâs leading inverter supplier, has signed an agreement with Zing Energy â which represents the Chinese company in Israel â to install solar inverters in several 30-megawatt solar farm projects across the country.  Solar inverters are a critical instrument for the conversion of DC power produced by solar panels [âŠ] Chinese tech giant Huawei enters into Israeli solar energy market – ChinaHIWI042019-06-26T15:49:11+02:00
DEWA invites Expression of Interest for 120 MIGD Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Project – Dubai Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) released an invitation for interested companies to apply for Expression of Interests (EOIs) for the 120 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) project, for competent companies that work based on the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model to enter the project. The deadline to apply for the EOI is 9 July 2019, and this project will be DEWAâs first IWP project. Last May, DEWA appointed a consortium including Ernst & [âŠ] DEWA invites Expression of Interest for 120 MIGD Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Project – DubaiHIWI042019-06-25T11:08:45+02:00
Dewa inaugurates Simulator and Training Centre – Dubai The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched the Simulator and Training Centre at its Jebel Ali Power Plant & Desalination Complex. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa inaugurated the centre, which Dewa built in collaboration with Siemens. It is the first-of-its-kind in the Arabian Gulf region and the biggest Siemens Simulator of-its-kind worldwide. It aims to enhance the capabilities of engineers and technicians at Dewa. Al Tayer noted that the Simulator and Training Centre will contribute [âŠ] Dewa inaugurates Simulator and Training Centre – DubaiHIWI042019-06-24T16:45:41+02:00
Chennaiâs 3rd desalination plant to be launched next week – Chennai In about two years, Chennai will get water from its third desalination plant. The project, that will supply 150 million litres a day, is likely to be launched in Nemmeli on Thursday, Metrowater officials said. The plant will cater to residents of several areas, including Velachery, Palavakkam and Perungudi. In addition to this, for establishing the fourth desalination plant in Perur, that will supply 400 mld to the city, Metrowater has set the ball rolling after a lot of delay. Chennaiâs 3rd desalination plant to be launched next week – ChennaiHIWI042019-06-23T12:03:42+02:00
Water to be ferried to Chennai by train from Jolarpet, says CM Palaniswami – Chennai Chennai: Water starved Chennai is all set to get some relief as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Friday said 10 million litres would be transported from Jolarpet in Vellore district by train to augment supply. This initiative will be carried on for six months and Rs 65 crore has been set apart for the purpose, he said. Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been allocated Rs 158.42 crore for water distribution here, he said. Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage [âŠ] Water to be ferried to Chennai by train from Jolarpet, says CM Palaniswami – ChennaiHIWI042019-06-22T19:53:40+02:00
Namibia: ‘Desalination Solution to Water Crisis’ – Namibia Namibia needs at least three desalination plants to address the countryâs water shortage, a University of Namibia professor says. Unam acting pro-vice chancellor for research, innovation and development, professor Frank Kavishe said this at the universityâs Sam Nujoma campus at Henties Bay on Tuesday. The event was also attended by former president Sam Nujoma and Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa. (LINK). Namibia: ‘Desalination Solution to Water Crisis’ – NamibiaHIWI042019-06-21T13:30:55+02:00