Almar water and HA Utilities BV take over key desalination assets in Egypt – Egypt Almar Water Solutions, Abdul Latif Jameel Energy’s dedicated water solutions unit, and HA Utilities BV (HAU), part of Hassan Allam Holding (HAH), have finalized a deal with the Ridgewood Group, taking ownership of assets with a total desalination capacity of 82,440 cubic meters of drinking water per day, from 58 desalination plants located across Egypt. The deal was closed under the joint venture between Almar Water Solutions and HA Utilities BV, announced in 2019, and created to provide sustainable water infrastructure solutions to both municipal and industrial clients across Egypt. Almar water and HA Utilities BV take over key desalination assets in Egypt – EgyptDME GmbH2020-10-25T14:00:48+01:00
The City wants to build a R1.8-billion desalination plant – Cape Town The City of Cape Town plans to build a permanent desalination plant capable of producing 50-million litres of water per day by 2026. The project will cost R1.8-billion. The City said that its Water Strategy is already in action as 15-million litres of groundwater is added to the water supply daily via the Table Mountain Group Aquifer. The strategy also includes other projects like the desalination plant, alien vegetation clearing, the augmentation of the Berg River and water reuse. (LINK). The City wants to build a R1.8-billion desalination plant – Cape TownDME GmbH2020-10-24T12:37:58+02:00
Pandemic amplifies trend toward inclusive modernisation – South Africa The Covid-19 pandemic has forced mining companies to “fundamentally rethink” the way they operate, says Minerals Council South Africa modernisation and safety senior executive Sietse van der Woude. He adds that the shift to remote working and flexible working hours has highlighted humanity’s dependence on digital technologies, while demonstrating how technology can be leveraged to benefit society as a whole. “Because of Covid-19, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), which was already in play and is characterised by automation and digitalisation, is taking a quantum leap. Pandemic amplifies trend toward inclusive modernisation – South AfricaDME GmbH2020-10-23T15:10:12+02:00
Taps And Reservoirs Run Dry As Moroccan Drought Hits Farmers – Morocco Two years of drought have drained reservoirs in southern Morocco, threatening crops the region relies on and leading to nightly cuts in tap water for an area that is home to a million people. In a country that relies on farming for two jobs in five and 14% of its gross domestic product (GDP), the problems caused by increasingly erratic rainfall and the depletion of groundwater are growing every year. In the rich citrus plantations of El Guerdan, stretching eastward from the southern city of Agadir, more than half […] Taps And Reservoirs Run Dry As Moroccan Drought Hits Farmers – MoroccoDME GmbH2020-10-22T16:44:26+02:00
No water restrictions: ‚City of Cape Town is not fully coming to the party‘ – Cape Town Cape Town – The City decided to lift water restrictions in Cape Town and to move to the lowest tariff, being the no-restriction, water-wise tariff from November 1. The mayoral committee (mayco) unanimously supported the decision which will be presented before council for noting next week. Mayor Dan Plato said: “Mayco has noted the expert advice from the City’s water and sanitation department and we support its decision to lift the water restrictions and to lower the water and sanitation tariff to the lowest approved level by council. No water restrictions: ‚City of Cape Town is not fully coming to the party‘ – Cape TownDME GmbH2020-10-21T13:30:19+02:00
Carlsbad lagoon dredging starts soon – California Seawater desalination operator Poseidon is poised to take over the Agua Hedionda Lagoon maintenance dredging that has been done by local power companies since 1954. Permits are being obtained for the work to begin in November or early December with expectations to finish by mid-April, said Poseidon Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan at a meeting earlier this month of the Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission. Sand from the dredging will be spread north of the lagoon inlet for the first time in about five years, MacLaggan said. Carlsbad lagoon dredging starts soon – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-10-20T15:36:46+02:00
Saudi Arabia, US sign landmark MoU in desalination research and technology – Saudi Arabia RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture signed a deal on Monday to cooperate with the US Department of Energy in the field of desalination science and technology. The departments signed a Memorandum of Understanding for longterm cooperation in the development of desalination industry and the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field. The five-year agreement was signed virtually by Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Abdulkareem, Governor of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation, and Daniel R. Simmons, Assistant Secretary of Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, US Department […] Saudi Arabia, US sign landmark MoU in desalination research and technology – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-10-19T23:19:26+02:00
Egypt faces major challenge in balancing between water resources and needs: Minister – Egypt Egypt is facing a major challenge in balancing between its water resources and needs, especially with around 97 percent of its water resources flowing in from outside its borders, Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel-Aty said on Sunday. In a speech during the third edition of Cairo Water Week, Abdel-Aty said that Egypt cannot rely in filling the gap on underground water, which faces a risk of depletion. (LINK). Egypt faces major challenge in balancing between water resources and needs: Minister – EgyptDME GmbH2020-10-18T15:44:57+02:00
City of Corpus Christi approved for $11.4 million loan to continue seawater desal project – Texas The City of Corpus Christi is continuing with its $222 million seawater desalination project after being approved for an $11.4 million loan from the Texas Water Development Board. The $11.4 million loan from the Texas Water Development Board will allow the City of Corpus Christi to do more research about where and how the seawater desalination plant would fit in the Coastal Bend, according to Steve Ramos, Water Resource Manager for the City. Ramos said by doing more research, when it comes time to present an execution plan, all […] City of Corpus Christi approved for $11.4 million loan to continue seawater desal project – TexasDME GmbH2020-10-17T16:12:43+02:00
International bidders invited for desalination project – Chennai – India In four years, the city’s thirst will be successfully quenched as the Chennai Metro Water has invited international bidders to build a 400-MLD capacity seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant at Perur along the East Coast Road in Kancheepuram district. It is also awaiting funds from the World Bank for a project aimed at recharging waterbodies with recycled water. The desalination plant that may begin operation by 2024 could reduce city’s water troubles to a great extend, a top Metro Water official told Express. (LINK). International bidders invited for desalination project – Chennai – IndiaDME GmbH2020-10-16T11:29:40+02:00