Water issue still rankles Dr M, but agreement is binding, say experts. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s latest remarks on the water issue shows that the matter which was a source of conflict between Singapore and Malaysia during his first stint as Malaysia’s prime minister continues to be foremost on his mind, most experts who spoke to TODAY said. However, Bilahari Kausikan, Singapore’s former Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that the latest comments from the political veteran could be a “diversionary tactic” to make the Singapore government look unreasonable, in the hope that this will help Malaysia’s position should it ask for a waiver or reduction of the compensation owed to […] Water issue still rankles Dr M, but agreement is binding, say experts.DME GmbH2018-06-27T07:34:51+02:00
Linde and Evonik partner on membrane-based natural gas processing. The Linde Group and Evonik Industries have entered into an exclusive cooperation agreement on membranes for natural gas processing. Evonik will provide its polymer-based membrane technology and Linde’s Engineering Division will be the system integrator for the complete membrane package units. The joint product will be marketed globally by Linde as the “HISELECT™ powered by Evonik” high-performance membrane package unit for onshore gas separation and upgrading plants. (LINK). Linde and Evonik partner on membrane-based natural gas processing.DME GmbH2018-06-27T07:27:21+02:00
Nam keeps Bots waiting over desalination project. Windhoek – Namibia is yet to decide whether to include Botswana in the much-needed desalination project or to embark on the project on its own. The Southern Times is reliably informed that Botswana has been pushing for the two countries to start the process that would lead to the construction of a desalination plant at Walvis Bay. However, according to sources, Namibia has been dilly-dallying due to financial constraints currently gripping the economy. The project, which was first mooted in 2016, would draw water from the Atlantic Ocean at the coast of Namibia through the country’s capital, Windhoek, […] Nam keeps Bots waiting over desalination project.DME GmbH2018-06-25T23:07:04+02:00
Koch Membrane Systems PURON® MBR Product Selected for one of the Largest MBR Projects in China. Koch Membrane Systems, Inc. (Koch), a global leader in membrane filtration technologies, announced today its PURON® Membrane Bio-Reactor (MBR) modules have been selected for the Ji’nan Wastewater Treatment Plant I and Plant II Expansion Project. Each plant will have 100,000 m3/day treating capacity. The site is located in the Shandong province, which is China’s second-most populated province, with over 100 million people. This project continues the strong presence of Koch’s PURON® MBR in various municipal and industrial wastewater treatment projects in China, demonstrating exceptional performance and creating value to clients. (LINK). Koch Membrane Systems PURON® MBR Product Selected for one of the Largest MBR Projects in China.DME GmbH2018-06-25T23:02:52+02:00
Đà Nẵng lights up with solar power. Between 2008 and 2011, the central city of Đà Nẵng has cut 12,000 tonnes of carbon emissions after developing environmentally friendly electric cars and household solar powered water heaters. Connecting household solar panels to the grid is seen as a positive way to make Đà Nẵng a ‘green’ city by 2025. Bùi Hoài Nam reports. (LINK). Đà Nẵng lights up with solar power.DME GmbH2018-06-25T12:02:50+02:00
OPINION: Renewable energy-based desalination could resolve India’s perennial water woes. The ever-increasing demand for potable water is exerting tremendous stress on our existing consumable water resources. Water covers a little over 70 per cent of the earths surface, and by this we erroneously presume that there is adequate potable water. Realistically, only 3 per cent of this water is potable. According to a study in Science Advances, some African and Asian countries face severe water scarcity for almost the entire year. The same study also reveals that India suffers from water scarcity for over seven months a year. (LINK). OPINION: Renewable energy-based desalination could resolve India’s perennial water woes.DME GmbH2018-06-22T08:17:33+02:00
Ahlstrom-Munksjö invests €28mn in its Filtration business. Responding to increasing industrial filtration demand, Ahlstrom-Munksjö is investing about €28 million in its Filtration and Performance business area to expand manufacturing capacity as well as product capabilities. “This investment will enable us to create additional capacity in Turin, Italy, and will allow us to support growing demand for high-end filtration materials,” said Fulvio Capussotti, executive vice president of Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s Filtration and Performance business area. (LINK). Ahlstrom-Munksjö invests €28mn in its Filtration business.DME GmbH2018-06-22T08:10:06+02:00
Aqua Membranes and Henkel partner to promote membrane technology. Aqua Membranes, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based developer of dimensional spacer technologies for improved membrane filtration efficiency, has finalized a commercial agreement with Henkel Adhesive Technologies to utilize each other’s expertise and knowledge base to develop new innovations in membrane technology. While Henkel will focus on polymer and manufacturing technologies, Aqua Membranes will leverage its experience in optimizing spiral-wound elements and feed spacer patterns. (LINK). Aqua Membranes and Henkel partner to promote membrane technology.DME GmbH2018-06-22T08:05:45+02:00
Better model of water under extreme conditions could aid understanding of Earth’s mantle. Deep inside the Earth exist pockets of water, but the liquid there isn’t like the water on the surface. When exposed to unimaginably high temperatures and pressures, water exhibits all sorts of weird phases and properties, from remaining a liquid at temperatures 10 times higher than the boiling point to existing as a liquid and a solid at the same time. (LINK). Better model of water under extreme conditions could aid understanding of Earth’s mantle.DME GmbH2018-06-22T07:36:09+02:00
Cape Town Scraps Desalination Barge Plan as Water Crisis Eases. Cape Town’s city council scrapped plans to hire a desalination barge to supplement the city’s water supply after good winter rains helped ease the worst drought on record. South Africa’s second-biggest city will continue implementing other projects to ensure taps don’t run dry, including curtailing usage by reducing the water pressure and tapping underground aquifers, said Xanthea Limberg, the mayoral committee member for water and waste services. (LINK). Cape Town Scraps Desalination Barge Plan as Water Crisis Eases.DME GmbH2018-06-21T07:42:24+02:00