Largest water plant in the Middle East constructed in North Sinai at cost of $97 million – Egypt North Sinai Governorate is witnessing the construction of the largest water plant in the Middle East on its north coast, west of the city of al-Arish at a cost of US$97 million to meet the needs of all citizens of the governorate and to replace the water-pump system. The governorate authorities are coordinating work to connect the giant water desalination plant in the 17 kilometer area west of Arish to deliver water to the main lines to be fed with water upon completion of the plant, with a production capacity of 100,000 […] Largest water plant in the Middle East constructed in North Sinai at cost of $97 million – EgyptDME GmbH2021-12-23T14:33:49+01:00
Acwa announces financial close of $1.3bn Red Sea debt facilities – Saudi Arabia Saudi-based International Company for Water and Power Projects (Acwa Power) has announced the dry financial close for the $1.33 billion senior debt facilities for the Red Sea Multi-Utilities Project. The project is a joint venture between Acwa Power, Spic Huanghe Hydropower Development Company and Saudi Tabreed District Cooling Company, with Acwa Power holding a 50% equity stake. The scope of work includes the construction, management and operations of power, desalination, waste-water treatment, solid waste processing, district cooling plants and communication infrastructure for the Red Sea Project. Acwa announces financial close of $1.3bn Red Sea debt facilities – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2021-12-22T15:31:19+01:00
Environmentalists sound alarm over proposed water initiative – California A proposed ballot measure that would dedicate $100 billion to bolster California’s water supply is drawing a sharp rebuke, not only for the amount of spending but also for the dramatic sidesteps it would allow in the environmental review process. For example, the proposal would make the controversial plan for a Huntington Beach desalination plant eligible for a huge taxpayer subsidy — even though the private, for-profit Poseidon Water company currently intends to pay for the $1.4 billion in construction costs. If the Coastal Commission rejects the […] Environmentalists sound alarm over proposed water initiative – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-12-21T14:21:11+01:00
Namibia poised to become major renewable hydrogen producer – Namibia With more than 300 days of sun a year, the large, but sparsely populated country is enough to make any solar energy provider twitch, with the nation piquing the interest of investors. According to Wall Street Journal, Namibia has now already sourced €40 million in funding from Germany to use on feasibility studies and pilot projects related to ‘green hydrogen’. Green hydrogen is being touted as a key resource in achieving decarbonisation in the energy system. It is the simplest and most abundant element on earth, with the ability […] Namibia poised to become major renewable hydrogen producer – NamibiaDME GmbH2021-12-20T16:01:37+01:00
Challenges and opportunities – Libya For the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, groundwater is a hidden but significant problem, as many countries extract more than is being recharged1 and most lack solid legal frameworks and national water policy regulations to determine use. As a result, there are questions and concerns about the current status of groundwater aquifers, especially with the increasing impact of climate change, as well as the type of sustainable alternative solutions that could assist in conserving them. Libya is no exception to this broader regional trend, and […] Challenges and opportunities – LibyaDME GmbH2021-12-19T14:29:31+01:00
Abu Dhabi conference to discuss opportunities in Mena region’s desalination industry – United Arab Emirates Government and industry leaders in the Middle East and North Africa will gather in Abu Dhabi in March to address the demand gap for clean or desalinated water and forge partnerships to ensure sustainable solutions for water security. The third Mena Desalination Projects Forum will discuss opportunities for investment and how to make the most out of the increasing number of desalination developments to keep pace with growing demand. More than 400 stakeholders from around the world are expected to attend the region’s largest government-endorsed conference for the industry. Abu Dhabi conference to discuss opportunities in Mena region’s desalination industry – United Arab EmiratesDME GmbH2021-12-19T14:22:00+01:00
Port Said went through great development under Sisi – Egypt Port Said Governor Adel El Ghadban said that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attaches great importance to the governorate. Port Said has seen noticeable development in the past six years under President Sisi, he said in statements to ETC TV channel on Thursday. Port Saidi has the biggest pivotal port in the Middle East in addition to the largest free industrial zone affiliated with the General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone, he added. (LINK). Port Said went through great development under Sisi – EgyptDME GmbH2021-12-17T14:21:51+01:00
How Va Tech WABAG is taking advantage of desalination and waste water business opportunities – India On the outskirts of Chennai, in the village of Nemmeli, the outline of a vast desalination project has been functioning smoothly since 2013. At 100 million litres a day, it serves a critical need in supplying the water needs of a rain-starved region. It’s an important poster boy for desalination technologies that are likely to become more prominent in the years to come. (LINK). How Va Tech WABAG is taking advantage of desalination and waste water business opportunities – IndiaDME GmbH2021-12-16T13:12:39+01:00
Solar powered water desalination pilot project launched in Oman – Oman In an initiative that can go a long way in addressing water salinity in a sustainable way, a pilot project of solar water desalinaton has been launched in the Sultanate. The project which comes within the framework of the Korean-Omani cooperation, has been hailed by Chang-Kyu Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to the Sultanate of Oman. The Korean-Omani pilot project for solar-powered water desalination is being implemented by the Korean Company Prosave in a farm owned by a citzen in the village of Al […] Solar powered water desalination pilot project launched in Oman – OmanDME GmbH2021-12-15T13:08:09+01:00
Proposed desalination plant could take step forward at city council meeting – Texas A proposed desalination plant could take another step towards becoming a reality Tuesday despite cost and environmental concerns from some Corpus Christi citizens. The city council will consider authorizing City Manager Peter Zanoni to negotiate contracts to buy plots of land on which a plant or multiple plants would be built. The actual purchase wouldn’t be final until a separate city council vote at a future meeting, but a city leader close to the efforts says Tuesday’s vote will be significant. Proposed desalination plant could take step forward at city council meeting – TexasDME GmbH2021-12-14T14:48:32+01:00