Iran Launches Water Desalination Unit in Hormozgan – Sirik County – Iran A desalination unit in Sirik County, off the coast of Sea of Oman in the southern Hormozgan Province, was launched on Thursday. The facility provides 8,000 people with potable water, ISNA reported. (LINK). Iran Launches Water Desalination Unit in Hormozgan – Sirik County – IranDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:35:25+01:00
Israel sees desalination as Sea of Galilee’s savior – Israel Long periods of drought and over-pumping have brought the lake low. A reedy island has materialized at its southern edge, and will soon be a peninsula. Holiday-makers and fishermen teeter over expanding boggy beaches to reach the waterline. The depletion imperils Israel’s biggest reservoir, starving the River Jordan and Dead Sea. It also diminishes a landmark that rivals Jerusalem as a major draw for Christian pilgrims. (LINK). Israel sees desalination as Sea of Galilee’s savior – IsraelDME GmbH2018-11-05T23:04:02+01:00
Tunisia to present two projects at 1st Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg – Tunis – Tunisia Tunisia will present two projects on seawater desalination and energy at the 1st Africa Investment Forum (AIF) to be held from November 7 to 9, 2018, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on the initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The Tunisian delegation will be led by Minister of Development, Investment and International Co-operation Zied Laadhari, with the participation of the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG), the Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT), the Tunisian Investment Authority (TIA), the “Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations” (CDC) and the General Authority for Public Private Partnership (IGPPP). Tunisia to present two projects at 1st Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg – Tunis – TunisiaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:36:50+01:00
Trade bodies suggest desalination plant for Karachi – Karachi – Pakistan Desalination of seawater in Karachi is the most effective solution to the city’s growing water-shortage problem, stated officials of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) and Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD). The two trade associations held a meeting aimed at finding ways to resolve the water distribution issue in the city. Meanwhile, issues of supply and billing were also discussed. (LINK) Trade bodies suggest desalination plant for Karachi – Karachi – PakistanDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:34:03+01:00
Comptroller Blames Desalination Shortfall on Bad Management – Tel Aviv- Israel After four consecutive years of drought, Israel depends heavily on its desalination program for water, but the state comptroller said on Monday that the state’s water management is to blame for a shortfall in the supply of desalinated water. “The Water Authority is charged with the responsibility for the country’s most important natural resource but has for years managed the water in a way that is not suitable for the scale of responsibility that it entails,” State Comptroller Yosef Shapira charged in his annual report published on Monday. (LINK) Comptroller Blames Desalination Shortfall on Bad Management – Tel Aviv- IsraelDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:38:20+01:00
Water scarcity fuels tensions across the Middle East – Aman – Jordan A lush tract of land known as the Island of Peace has thrived in a sea of strife for the past quarter-century, its palm fields and date plantations a stark contrast to the Middle East’s arid conditions and tumultuous politics. But now the symbol of coexistence shared by Israel and Jordan is falling victim to tensions between the neighbors — with the dispute highlighting the crucial role access to water plays in a volatile region. (LINK). Water scarcity fuels tensions across the Middle East – Aman – JordanDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:41:57+01:00
With Green Mosques and Schools, Amman Pushes for Zero Emissions – Amman – Jordan Poking above the bright pink bougainvillea that spills into the street, the lone minaret of the Ta’la Al-Ali mosque towers over the Khalda neighborhood of Amman. Aside from its colorful stain-glassed windows and ornate calligraphy, this mosque stands out for another reason: its roof is covered with shining solar panels that make the building’s carbon emissions close to zero. (LINK). With Green Mosques and Schools, Amman Pushes for Zero Emissions – Amman – JordanDME GmbH2018-10-31T22:20:49+01:00
Israel issues tender for Sorek 2 mega-size desalination plant – Sorek – Israel The new desalination plant will take total capacity in Israel to 785 million m3/year The tender reportedly details a project to design, build, and finance a 200 million m3/year facility, and to operate it for 25 years. (LINK). Israel issues tender for Sorek 2 mega-size desalination plant – Sorek – IsraelDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:41:59+01:00
Former Australian minister to discuss SA water crisis – Cape Town – South Africa Water Shortage South Africa along with global water expert Professor Anthony Turton and former minister of Victoria Professor John Thwaite are to have a discussion centred around the Cape Town water crisis. Water Shortage South Africa CEO, Benoit Le Roy in a statement on Monday said Turton warns of the real estate bubble that could well burst in Cape Town as a result of poor leadership, both locally, and nationally during the water crisis. (LINK). Former Australian minister to discuss SA water crisis – Cape Town – South AfricaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:44:36+01:00
Desalination is too costly, says Umgeni Water – Durban – South Africa The idea of using desalination as an alternative to augment Umgeni Water’s water resources will be written off unless industries can be convinced to buy-in and support the concept. Desalination had been punted as the panacea for the country’s water problems during the recent drought. In Durban, feasibility studies were conducted and two potential sites identified for pilot projects. (LINK). Desalination is too costly, says Umgeni Water – Durban – South AfricaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:44:04+01:00