Environmentalists sound alarm over proposed water initiative – California

A proposed ballot measure that would dedicate $100 billion to bolster California’s water supply is drawing a sharp rebuke, not only for the amount of spending but also for the dramatic sidesteps it would allow in the environmental review process.

For example, the proposal would make the controversial plan for a Huntington Beach desalination plant eligible for a huge taxpayer subsidy — even though the private, for-profit Poseidon Water company currently intends to pay for the $1.4 billion in construction costs.

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Environmentalists sound alarm over proposed water initiative – California2021-12-21T14:21:11+01:00

Namibia poised to become major renewable hydrogen producer – Namibia

With more than 300 days of sun a year, the large, but sparsely populated country is enough to make any solar energy provider twitch, with the nation piquing the interest of investors.

According to Wall Street Journal, Namibia has now already sourced €40 million in funding from Germany to use on feasibility studies and pilot projects related to ‘green hydrogen’.

Green hydrogen is being touted as a key resource in achieving decarbonisation in the energy system. It is the simplest and most abundant element on earth, with the ability [
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Namibia poised to become major renewable hydrogen producer – Namibia2021-12-20T16:01:37+01:00

Challenges and opportunities – Libya

For the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, groundwater is a hidden but significant problem, as many countries extract more than is being recharged1 and most lack solid legal frameworks and national water policy regulations to determine use.

As a result, there are questions and concerns about the current status of groundwater aquifers, especially with the increasing impact of climate change, as well as the type of sustainable alternative solutions that could assist in conserving them.

Libya is no exception to this broader regional trend, and [
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Challenges and opportunities – Libya2021-12-19T14:29:31+01:00

Abu Dhabi conference to discuss opportunities in Mena region’s desalination industry – United Arab Emirates

Government and industry leaders in the Middle East and North Africa will gather in Abu Dhabi in March to address the demand gap for clean or desalinated water and forge partnerships to ensure sustainable solutions for water security.

The third Mena Desalination Projects Forum will discuss opportunities for investment and how to make the most out of the increasing number of desalination developments to keep pace with growing demand.

More than 400 stakeholders from around the world are expected to attend the region’s largest government-endorsed conference for the industry.

Abu Dhabi conference to discuss opportunities in Mena region’s desalination industry – United Arab Emirates2021-12-19T14:22:00+01:00

Port Said went through great development under Sisi – Egypt

Port Said Governor Adel El Ghadban said that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attaches great importance to the governorate.

Port Said has seen noticeable development in the past six years under President Sisi, he said in statements to ETC TV channel on Thursday.

Port Saidi has the biggest pivotal port in the Middle East in addition to the largest free industrial zone affiliated with the General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone, he added.

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Port Said went through great development under Sisi – Egypt2021-12-17T14:21:51+01:00

How Va Tech WABAG is taking advantage of desalination and waste water business opportunities – India

On the outskirts of Chennai, in the village of Nemmeli, the outline of a vast desalination project has been functioning smoothly since 2013.

At 100 million litres a day, it serves a critical need in supplying the water needs of a rain-starved region.

It’s an important poster boy for desalination technologies that are likely to become more prominent in the years to come.

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How Va Tech WABAG is taking advantage of desalination and waste water business opportunities – India2021-12-16T13:12:39+01:00

Solar powered water desalination pilot project launched in Oman – Oman

In an initiative that can go a long way in addressing water salinity in a sustainable way, a pilot project of solar water desalinaton has been launched in the Sultanate.

The project which comes within the framework of the Korean-Omani cooperation, has been hailed by Chang-Kyu Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to the Sultanate of Oman.

The Korean-Omani pilot project for solar-powered water desalination is being implemented by the Korean Company Prosave in a farm owned by a citzen in the village of Al [
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Solar powered water desalination pilot project launched in Oman – Oman2021-12-15T13:08:09+01:00

Proposed desalination plant could take step forward at city council meeting – Texas

A proposed desalination plant could take another step towards becoming a reality Tuesday despite cost and environmental concerns from some Corpus Christi citizens.

The city council will consider authorizing City Manager Peter Zanoni to negotiate contracts to buy plots of land on which a plant or multiple plants would be built.

The actual purchase wouldn’t be final until a separate city council vote at a future meeting, but a city leader close to the efforts says Tuesday’s vote will be significant.

Proposed desalination plant could take step forward at city council meeting – Texas2021-12-14T14:48:32+01:00

UAE’s EWEC issues request for qualifications for development of Shuweihat S4 desalination project – Unted Arab Emirates

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the issuance of Request for Qualifications to companies and consortia that expressed interest in developing the Shuweihat S4 Reverse Osmosis (RO) Independent Water Project.

The Shuweihat S4 Project will desalinate seawater using RO desalination technology, a low carbon-intensive process, to produce up to 70 million gallons of water per day of potable water, which would be sufficient to meet the demand for approximately 125,000 households.

Shuweihat S4 continues Emirates Water and Electricity’s strategic investment in innovative seawater desalination technology, with Emirates [
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UAE’s EWEC issues request for qualifications for development of Shuweihat S4 desalination project – Unted Arab Emirates2021-12-13T15:21:51+01:00

UAE launches Phase 1 of $600m Umm Al Quwain desalination plant – United Arab Emirates

The plant will provide water using marine environment and water desalination standards, and has been implemented with high efficiency in delivering an environmental footprint, a report by UAE’s state-run news agency Wam confirmed.

The plant is being built on 250,000 m2 at the cost of around $600m (AED2.2bn).

Al Mazrouei said, while inaugurating the first phase of the project, that it will produce 50 million imperial gallons per daily (MIGD), while the total production capacity will reach 150 MIGD once commissioned.

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UAE launches Phase 1 of $600m Umm Al Quwain desalination plant – United Arab Emirates2021-12-12T16:59:09+01:00
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