3 environmental groups take 3 positions on Poseidon desalination plant – California Among attributes of the controversial Poseidon desalination plant proposed for Huntington Beach is the $1.5 million or so it would spend annually to keep the tidal inlet open at the Bolsa Chica wetlands, five miles up the coast from the project site. But as much as the money is needed there, the three non-profit groups dedicated to the wetlands’ preservation clash when it comes to support for the desalter plant. The state spent $151 million to create the inlet in 2006, restoring the estuary’s interaction with the ocean and […] 3 environmental groups take 3 positions on Poseidon desalination plant – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-05-14T13:53:48+02:00
Construction starts at SA’s biggest renewable energy project – South Africa This was announced by ACWA Power, a Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and water desalination plants in 13 countries and the lead shareholder in the Redstone CSP. ACWA Power made the announcement of commencement of the construction on the 100MW Redstone project following achievement of financial close. According to the company, at R11.6 billion total investment, the Redstone project is the largest renewable energy investment in SA to date. (LINK). Construction starts at SA’s biggest renewable energy project – South AfricaDME GmbH2021-05-11T19:53:32+02:00
Egypt seeks alternatives to possible Nile water loss from Ethiopian dam – Egypt CAIRO — Egypt’s Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources revealed May 2 four projects and plans to reduce water waste in the country, counter the growing need for water in the future and help mitigate the negative impact of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on its irrigation system. Masrawy news portal quoted Mohamed Ghanem, spokesman for the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, as saying that they have prepared for all potential scenarios, including worst-case scenarios, by adopting a good management system for every drop of water. He noted that […] Egypt seeks alternatives to possible Nile water loss from Ethiopian dam – EgyptDME GmbH2021-05-10T18:07:54+02:00
SHUAA sells 20% stake in Mirfa International Power and Water Company to Japanese Sojitz – United Arab Emirates SHUAA Capital, an asset management and investment banking platform in the region, has divested its 20 percent equity stake in Mirfa International Power and Water Company (MIPCO), to Japanese group, Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz). MIPCO was established in 2014 in Abu Dhabi as the 10th project in the private power and water sector launched under the Department of Energy’s privatisation programme, according to a SHUAA Capital statement on Thursday. The company has developed and operated a power generation and seawater desalination plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, […] SHUAA sells 20% stake in Mirfa International Power and Water Company to Japanese Sojitz – United Arab EmiratesDME GmbH2021-05-09T21:02:45+02:00
Taiwan Rations Water, Drills Extra Wells Amid Record Drought – Taiwan Some households in Taiwan are going without running water two days a week after a months-long drought dried up the island’s reservoirs and a popular tourist lake. Authorities are drilling extra wells and using military planes to dump cloud-seeding chemicals in hopes of triggering rain. The government has allocated money to extract drinkable water from the sea. Farmers who need to flood paddies to raise rice, lotus root and other thirsty crops have been hit hard. (LINK). Taiwan Rations Water, Drills Extra Wells Amid Record Drought – TaiwanDME GmbH2021-05-08T15:33:33+02:00
A first for village in Kilifi as NGO undertakes fresh water project – Kenya Since independence, Kavunzoni village in Kilifi county has had no fresh water. Residents have to walk for long distances in search of water. School going children are not spared either as a times they have to sacrifice their education and remain at home babysitting their younger siblings as their mothers set out in search of the precious commodity. (LINK). A first for village in Kilifi as NGO undertakes fresh water project – KenyaDME GmbH2021-05-07T15:10:54+02:00
Chilean debate on desalination regulation takes shape – Chile Chilean lawmakers are debating how to regulate the increasing number of desalination plants in the country, noting that there are no frameworks for their environmental assessment, use of maritime concessions and their position within the country’s overall water strategy. A motion currently being reviewed by the senate’s water resources committee would declare desalinated water an asset for public use, prioritize it for human consumption, set requirements to request maritime concessions and establish a national strategy for the sector that would create incentives for technological innovation and development. During the […] Chilean debate on desalination regulation takes shape – ChileDME GmbH2021-05-06T16:51:15+02:00
Campaigners condemn plans for New Forest desalination plant – United Kingdom Southern Water’s proposal for a £600m plant at Fawley to convert saltwater from the Solent into tap water during droughts has been formally opposed by the New Forest national park authority. A separate petition against the plan, which the water company said it would enable it to extract less water from ecologically sensitive chalk streams such as the Test and the Itchen, has attracted several thousand signatures. Residents objecting to the plant say that it is a “bizarre” and “expensive” solution for projected water shortages in southern England, […] Campaigners condemn plans for New Forest desalination plant – United KingdomDME GmbH2021-05-05T16:54:47+02:00
Drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay opts for desalination – South Africa The decision was eagerly awaited in Nelson Mandela Bay. The municipal council of this town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa has approved the construction of a plant to transform sea water into drinking water. The municipality’s choice comes in the context of a drought that is particularly affecting this part of South Africa. This phenomenon, which is linked to climate change, is at the root of the water stress that the rainbow nation has been experiencing for several years. (LINK). Drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay opts for desalination – South AfricaDME GmbH2021-05-04T15:23:02+02:00
Solar revitalizes abandoned desalination plant in Spain – Spain The Rambla Morales desalination plant near Almería, Spain, has been abandoned since 2011. However, it is now set to resume operations by fall 2022, according to a new document from Servicios Hídricos Agricultura y Ciudad SL, a subsidiary of Aqualia. The project to restart the facility will provide 20 cubic hectometres of water per year to the surrounding area, which includes the municipalities of Almería and Níjar. With this water, 3,000 hectares could be irrigated, which is the equivalent of 10% of the irrigable area of the entire […] Solar revitalizes abandoned desalination plant in Spain – SpainDME GmbH2021-05-03T22:58:35+02:00