Recycling water Chennai’s only hope – Chennai CHENNAI: Chennai’s water woes are legendary. That 2019 too marks another year of crisis is sadly little cause for surprise. The Northeast Monsoon failed in 2018. There is only enough water in the city’s reservoirs to meet drinking water needs for the next five months. With erratic rainfall patterns becoming the new normal and Chennai’s groundwater having been exploited to dangerous depths, is there a long-term solution to the almost perennial crisis? (LINK). Recycling water Chennai’s only hope – ChennaiDME GmbH2019-01-07T11:17:26+01:00
How Israel swims against tide of worldwide water crisis – Israel Israel has solved its water crisis! That’s a typical headline about Israel’s world-leading smart water management and advanced water technology. As I sipped freshly desalinated Mediterranean water at the world’s largest seawater desalination plant, the brilliance of Israel’s many-pronged approach was as clear as the H2O in my paper cup. But if residents, farmers and tourists in the Holy Land never worry about the tap running dry, that’s only because Israel invests huge amounts of money and brainpower to stay one step ahead […] How Israel swims against tide of worldwide water crisis – IsraelDME GmbH2019-01-06T12:37:13+01:00
Emergency cutback at Point Lisas desalination plant – Point Lisas – Trinidad CUSTOMERS in parts of Central and South/West Trinidad will experience a disruption in their regular pipe-borne water supply because of a cutback in production at the Point Lisas desalination plant. A release from the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said the plant was producing ten million gallons per day (mgd), just 25 per cent of its capacity. (LINK). Emergency cutback at Point Lisas desalination plant – Point Lisas – TrinidadDME GmbH2019-01-05T12:23:17+01:00
Bahrain’s Al Dur Power & Water Company in $1.3bn refinancing – Bahrain Al Dur Power & Water Company, one of the largest power generation and water desalination companies in Bahrain, has announced to close a US$1.3bn refinancing, replacing the one originally provided in 2009. The new financing was provided by a syndicate of 20 banks including local, regional and international banks. The refinancing facilities extend up to 14 years and include US$450mn of conventional facilities and US$850mn of Islamic facilities. (LINK). Bahrain’s Al Dur Power & Water Company in $1.3bn refinancing – BahrainDME GmbH2019-01-03T11:06:04+01:00
WASA: Point Lisas Plant still down, residents urged to manage water – Trinidad The Water and Sewerage Authority is advising customers who are currently without a pipe-borne water supply in parts of Central and South West Trinidad, that this is due to ongoing problems at the Point Lisas Desalination Plant. WASA issued a statement on Monday evening, noting that partial operation of the facility was achieved on December 4 after the initial disruption on December 3. (LINK). WASA: Point Lisas Plant still down, residents urged to manage water – TrinidadDME GmbH2019-01-02T09:43:23+01:00
Welcome Rains Arrive In Israel as Threat of Sixth Year of Drought Looms – Israel A massive storm front that arrived in Israel on Thursday brought with it heavy downpours spread from the north to the south, helping to abate a six-year drought that has severely depleted the Kinneret. The storm system was accompanied by a significant drop in temperatures and risk of flooding in the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea region and the Jordan Valley. Authorities warned travelers to beware of flash floods in those areas, and issued an advisory to avoid driving on flooded roads, to adjust driving speeds […] Welcome Rains Arrive In Israel as Threat of Sixth Year of Drought Looms – IsraelDME GmbH2019-01-01T12:13:35+01:00
Sweet water for Vietnam – Vietnam Aware of the importance of coping with effects of climate changes in agriculture production, a specialised Belgian engineering consultancy firm, Asian Infrastructure Engineering and Investment (AIEI) is partnering up with the Vietnamese government to expand green energy investments into the country. AIEI is a sister company of the investment company Rent-A-Port, which is well-known for the development projects of DEEP C (Dinh Vu) Industrial Zones in Vietnam. For the desalination mission, AIEI is collaborating with SCE, a company of Keran […] Sweet water for Vietnam – VietnamDME GmbH2018-12-31T16:37:24+01:00
Mubadrah to manage Rusayl Industrial City in Oman – Oman The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has signed an agreement with Oman Investment and Development Holding Company (Mubadrah) for the latter to manage and develop Rusayl Industrial City. The agreement was signed by Ahmed bin Hassan Al Dheeb, chairman of Madayn’s board of directors, and Hilal bin Hamad Al Hasani, chairman of Mubadrah’s board of directors. (LINK). Mubadrah to manage Rusayl Industrial City in Oman – OmanDME GmbH2018-12-30T08:43:40+01:00
Welcome rains arrive in Israel as threat of sixth year of drought looms – Israel A massive storm front arrived in Israel on Thursday, as heavy downpours spread from the north to the southern coastal plan, helping to abate a six-year drought that has severely depleted the Kinneret. The storm system was accompanied by a significant drop in temperatures and risk of flooding in the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea region and the Jordan Valley. Authorities are warning travelers to beware of flash floods in those areas, and are issuing an advisory to avoid […] Welcome rains arrive in Israel as threat of sixth year of drought looms – IsraelDME GmbH2018-12-29T15:10:33+01:00
Saudi Arabia: 18 Projects Worth $3.2 Bn to Enhance Quality of Drinking Water – Saudi Arabia Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Abdul Rahman al-Fadhli, launched a plan to implement 18 water projects of $3.2 billion cost over the next ten years to enhance the quality of drinking water all over Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce in the Eastern region, Fadhli said that Water and Electricity Company (WEC) will change its name soon to the “Water Projects” pointing out that the new company will purchase water and will be tasked with water services, treatment, […] Saudi Arabia: 18 Projects Worth $3.2 Bn to Enhance Quality of Drinking Water – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2018-12-29T15:11:46+01:00