Tugun desalination producing 15 per cent of southeast Queensland’s water supply during drought – Australia THE desalination plant at Tugun has revved up to full capacity, producing 15 per cent of southeast Queensland’s water supply at a time when two-thirds of the state is in drought. It comes as the State Government launches a new campaign called “Every Drop Counts”, urging Gold Coasters to limit their water consumption by cutting usage by 25 per cent to 150 litres per person per day. Gold Coasters are the thirstiest water consumers in the southeast, using 182 litres every day, well […] Tugun desalination producing 15 per cent of southeast Queensland’s water supply during drought – AustraliaDME GmbH2019-11-24T15:37:55+01:00
EIR for desal project approved – United States Ocean water desalination, in which salt and other compounds would be removed from water in the Pacific and introduced into the water supply for drinking and other potential uses, could have numerous potential benefits, West Basin said, including “reducing reliance on imported water, improving water security through increased local control of water supplies,” and “improving climate resiliency” by providing a water source that is not dependent on the shifting volume of rain and snow that arrives each year. Opponents, however, have said that the project […] EIR for desal project approved – United StatesDME GmbH2019-11-23T19:52:37+01:00
SCWD Examines Drilling Plan for Desal Plant – California An engineering firm advising the South Coast Water District on its proposed Doheny desalination project was summoned Thursday, Nov. 14, to explain how officials might mitigate the risks of using a relatively-new drilling method to siphon seawater from beneath the ocean floor. Brian Villalobos, principal geohyrdrologist for GEOSCIENCE Support Services, told the SCWD Board of Directors that drilling slant wells, rather than vertical or horizontal wells, off Doheny State Beach is ideal because of the dynamic hydrological and environmental conditions. Villalobos said alternatives to the […] SCWD Examines Drilling Plan for Desal Plant – CaliforniaDME GmbH2019-11-22T10:21:39+01:00
Call for comment on proposed desalination plant – Durban Durban – The Department of Environmental Affairs is calling for public comment after it recently granted an environmental authorisation for a proposed desalination plant in the north of eThekwini near oThongathi. Desalination refers to the process of removing salt from seawater to make it fit for human consumption. Umgeni Water – the applicants in the project – stressed that while the environmental authorisation had been granted, there was no intention to construct a desalination plant in the north or south of eThekwini […] Call for comment on proposed desalination plant – DurbanDME GmbH2019-11-21T15:54:49+01:00
South Korea ready to support Egypt’s desalination plans: ambassador – Egypt South Korea plans to support Egypt’s plans to implement desalination projects, the Korean ambassador to Egypt, Yeocheol Yoon, told Daily News Egypt, asserting, “we hope that Egypt’s negotiations with Ethiopia about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will go well, yet water demand in Egypt is still high.” Desalination is the way to go for Egypt, the ambassador noted, adding that Korean companies have a strong expertise in desalination. Egypt is working very hard to face water shortage issues through alternative solutions, President […] South Korea ready to support Egypt’s desalination plans: ambassador – EgyptDME GmbH2019-11-20T20:45:24+01:00
Sydney Water proposes increase in price as drought hits revenue, supply – Sydney Sydneysiders are using higher than average amounts of water and face the prospect of four more years of restrictions and a hike in bills from next July if the drought does not break. Sydney Water has submitted a revised submission to the Independent Pricing Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a proposal that would see annual water bills rise by $30 a year with dam levels on Tuesday sinking to 46.3 per cent. The state government is also expected to soon announce the expansion […] Sydney Water proposes increase in price as drought hits revenue, supply – SydneyDME GmbH2019-11-19T15:33:39+01:00
Desalination plant achieves financial closure in UAE – UAE The $800 million project is funded on a debt to equity ratio of up to 85/15. A syndicate of seven international and local lenders will provide the $680 million senior debt. The Water Purchase Agreement with off-taker, FEWA, is signed for a 35-year term, and the plant is expected to be commercially operational by July 2022. According to a company statement, the mandated lead entities including Korea Development Bank, MUFG Bank, Siemens Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, First Abu Dhabi […] Desalination plant achieves financial closure in UAE – UAEDME GmbH2019-11-18T12:26:13+01:00
Financial closure achieved for largest desalination plant in Umm Al Quwain – UAE United Arab Emirates: A consortium consisting of ACWA Power and MDC Power Holding Company LLC, an entity fully owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala) along with the Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA) has achieved the financial closure for the 150 MIGD Umm Al Quwain Independent Water Project (IWP) in the United Arab Emirates. The $800 million project is funded on a debt to equity ratio of up to 85/15. A syndicate of seven international and local lenders will provide the $680 million senior debt. Financial closure achieved for largest desalination plant in Umm Al Quwain – UAEDME GmbH2019-11-17T15:55:40+01:00
Mayor to sign drought disaster declaration for Nelson Mandela Bay – South Africa Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Mongameli Bobani will sign the declaration for the city to maintain its classification as a disaster area within 48 hours. This was confirmed by mayoral committee member Andile Lungisa during a visit to the Impofu Dam on Thursday, reports HeraldLIVE. Lungisa was flanked by the metro’s water and sanitation director Barry Martin and the acting executive director of infrastructure and engineering, Zukile Nogongo. (LINK). Mayor to sign drought disaster declaration for Nelson Mandela Bay – South AfricaDME GmbH2019-11-16T17:47:47+01:00
Monterey Bay Desalination Plant Debated by Coastal Commission – California The Monterey Peninsula is running out of water. The fog-shrouded, cypress-dotted land formation jutting into the Pacific Ocean forming the southern reach of the Monterey Bay is drying up as underground water aquifers become increasingly depleted. The lack of water inhibits economic growth, prevents the development of housing – including the affordable variety – and restricts commercial opportunity. (LINK). Monterey Bay Desalination Plant Debated by Coastal Commission – CaliforniaDME GmbH2019-11-15T06:11:22+01:00