Since 2023, Morocco has built some 44 of these desalination stations, also called „monobloc“ — compact, transportable units that have come as a boon against the increasingly tangible effects of climate change.
The potable water is distributed with tanker trucks to remote areas in the country, currently grappling with its worst drought in nearly 40 years.
Senegal will cancel a 32-year water infrastructure deal that was signed by former president Macky Sall with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power company due to its high cost, the minister of water and sanitation said.
Valued at $800 million, the contract for the construction and operation of a desalination plant in the capital Dakar was signed in March in the final days of Sall’s presidency.
Touted as the largest project of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, the plant’s production capacity of 400,000 cubic meters per day was intended to alleviate shortages in a […]
Officials from the Holding Company for Water and Wastewater presented a proposal outlining the strategic desalination plan and the targeted stations for implementation. They discussed the status of securing the necessary land for building the desalination plants as part of the plan, as well as the challenges faced during execution across different coastal governorates.
The company’s officials noted that the plan covers 11 coastal governorates, explicitly Matrouh, Alexandria, Beheira, Kafr El-Sheikh, Dakahleya, North and South Sinai, Port Said, Suez, Ismailia, and the Red Sea.
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Spain, Portugal, and Greece are combating severe water scarcity through cutting-edge desalination and 3D printing technologies.
Acciona’s 3D Printing Initiatives
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3D printing has revolutionized various industries by enabling the production of complex structures with minimal waste. Acciona has recognized the potential of this technology in construction and water infrastructure projects. The company has been using 3D printing to create custom components for desalination plants and other infrastructure, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
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The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation has announced that over EGP 530 billion has been invested in Sinai’s development from 2014/2015 to 2024/2025, with a focus on enhancing infrastructure and attracting private investment. The investments aim to enhance various sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, desalination and create job opportunities for Sinai residents.
Approval for a second desalination plant with a capacity of about 20 million cubic metres has been granted, and the plant is expected to be commissioned by early 2027, said Calle Schlettwein, minister of agriculture, water and land reform.
After the county’s recent drought, the board dramatically changed in 2022, when voters elected three newcomers to the five-member board. In the election next month, voters will select their representatives after being hit with historic double-digit rate increases to help fund those water supply projects.
He added that this technology uses absorbent materials to capture water, leaving salt and other impurities behind. The process relies on advanced compounds such as silica gel and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which have a high capacity for selectively absorbing water vapor from saline solutions. Once the water is absorbed, the material releases purified water through thermal desorption at zero pressure, ready for use.
On this National Water Day, Oct 1st, Águas do Algarve have announced that the public tender for the design, construction and operation of the Algarve desalination plant has been awarded to the complementary group of companies – ACE, formed by the companies Luságua – Serviços Ambientais, SA, Aquapor – Serviços, SA and GS Inima Enviroment, SAU.
The project represents an investment of 107 million euros, integrated into the Algarve Regional Water Efficiency Plan, with support from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).
