Ash from fires threatens Melbourne’s water as large desal order placed – Melbourne Bushfires in Gippsland have burnt 13 per cent of the forest around the Thomson Dam, Melbourne’s major water catchment, leaving blankets of ash that threaten to pollute the city’s water supply. Heavy rain, while desperately needed after an extremely hot and dry summer, would only worsen the city’s water outlook, as it would wash the fire refuse into the vast reservoir, rendering it unusable for months. Up to five per cent of the forest around the smaller Upper Yarra reservoir east of Melbourne has […] Ash from fires threatens Melbourne’s water as large desal order placed – MelbourneDME GmbH2019-03-18T07:57:42+01:00
Solar-powered water desalination plant planned on 63ha Kuwait plot – Kuwait Kuwait plans to launch water desalination projects powered by solar energy on a 63ha plot of land north of Kuwait Bay, according to the director general of Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Dr Samira Omar. The investment plan was revealed on the side-lines of the 13th Gulf Water Conference, held in Kuwait on 12-14 March, 2019. Dr Hamed Al-Azmi, Kuwait’s Minister of Education, said the conference aimed to boost inter-GCC cooperation on water planning projects. GCC countries, including Kuwait, depend on treated seawater for drinking and […] Solar-powered water desalination plant planned on 63ha Kuwait plot – KuwaitDME GmbH2019-03-17T08:11:40+01:00
Saudi’s Acwa Power plans $3bn investment in Egypt – Egypt Saudi-based Acwa Power, a major developer of power and water desalination projects, is set to invest around $3 billion in Egypt’s electricity projects during this year. The utility developer has collaborated with Hassan Allam Holding Company to establish a 2.3-megawatt power plant in Luxor. The power plant, being built at a cost of $2.3 billion, is expected to start the Phase One of the operation in the summer of 2022 and the full commercial operation in the summer of 2023. […] Saudi’s Acwa Power plans $3bn investment in Egypt – EgyptDME GmbH2019-03-16T04:51:54+01:00
Saudi Arabia to change behaviours and cut water consumption by 2030 – Saudi Arabia Saudi Water Forum, organised under the patronage of Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Eng Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsin Al-Fadhli, will be held in Riyadh on 17-19 March, 2019 to tackle Saudi Arabia’s and the region’s anticipated water shortages, as well as help the kingdom to secure water resources for the future. As the forum’s website explains, Saudi Arabia’s per capita water consumption is among the world’s highest, which „is in conflict with the environmental conditions of the kingdom“. Saudi’s average water consumption […] Saudi Arabia to change behaviours and cut water consumption by 2030 – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2019-03-15T12:23:47+01:00
Wastewater Recycling and Reuse in India – India India’s growth story has been impressive so far with industry and service sectors being the growth drivers. Along with industrial and population growth, the demand for water also increases. Unpredictable rainfall patterns because of climate change, depleting water resources because of extreme groundwater extraction, contamination of available surface/groundwater resources due to discharge of untreated sewage, and/or industry effluents have had an impact on water quantity and quality. Per capita water availability is expected to reach 1,140 cubic meters by […] Wastewater Recycling and Reuse in India – IndiaDME GmbH2019-03-14T12:44:07+01:00
Kuwait calls for updating water desalination tech in GCC states – Kuwait A senior Kuwaiti official called on Tuesday for updating water desalination technology in the GCC countries amid ongoing dependence on the water to secure this vital living resource. GCC states continue to count on desalinating the sea waters and this warrants continuous action for upgrading and nationalizing the desalination technology, in tandem with dedicating attention to scientific research for enhancing the production, trimming the costs and averting adverse impact on the environment, said Minister of Education Dr Hamed Al-Azmi. (LINK). Kuwait calls for updating water desalination tech in GCC states – KuwaitDME GmbH2019-03-13T14:35:54+01:00
GCC tops global water desalination capacity, Sewa chief – Abu Dhabi GCC countries have the highest water desalination capacity of 81 per cent in the world while running production of around 40 per cent of total global water desalination,“ said a top official of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa). „This explains, on one hand, the development of 289 desalination plants on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea,“ remarked Dr Engineer Rashid Al Leem, the chairman of Sewa. (LINK). GCC tops global water desalination capacity, Sewa chief – Abu DhabiDME GmbH2019-03-11T22:41:34+01:00
UAE spending $1.57bn on power and water projects in Northern Emirates – UAE The UAE has announced that it is allocating $1.57 billion for several water and power projects in the northern emirates. The announcement was made by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. In addition, Sheikh Mohammed approved a $654 million project to build dams and a federal water network that will connect water resources in the northern emirates to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He approved plans to build […] UAE spending $1.57bn on power and water projects in Northern Emirates – UAEDME GmbH2019-03-11T09:07:36+01:00
South Africa’s Evolving Case to Increase Coastal Shipping – South Africa South Africa has downsized its domestic railway freight network with the closure of many branch lines, and now long line-ups of big trucks carry coal to some of South Africa’s coal-fired power stations. So, like many other African nations, South Africa’s economy depends on truck transportation. The increasing number of heavy trucks carrying freight over long distances has taken a toll on South Africa’s deteriorating road network while the crime rate has escalated in response to high unemployment. The truck transportation […] South Africa’s Evolving Case to Increase Coastal Shipping – South AfricaDME GmbH2019-03-10T08:21:54+01:00
Dubai at full throttle – Dubai Dubai has changed dramatically over the past three decades, becoming a major business centre with a more dynamic and diversified economy. Its excellent infrastructure, international outlook and liberal government policies are attracting investors in a big way. Paramount to Dubai’s ambition to be a leading global metropolis is reliable power and utilities, which deliver efficiency, flexibility, reliability at a reasonable cost and size. Dubai’s state-of-the-art utilities are led by H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of […] Dubai at full throttle – DubaiDME GmbH2019-03-09T14:16:47+01:00