Works on $598mn Umm Al Quwain water desalination plant over 70% complete – United Arab Emirates Officials have announced that over 70% of works have been completed on a major water desalination project in Umm Al Quwain. The new plant is being developed across an area of 250,000sqm and is being developed at a cost of $598m. According to a statement, the desalination plant will have four networks, with two being connected to the water supplies of the new water distribution centre in Al Khuraija, Ras Al Khaimah, while another will be connected to water supplies in Al Burairat, and another in Umm Al […] Works on $598mn Umm Al Quwain water desalination plant over 70% complete – United Arab EmiratesDME GmbH2021-04-07T14:31:59+02:00
Financial close reached for Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu-4 IWP – Saudi Arabia The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), as part of an alliance with a consortium comprised of France-headquartered ENGIE (40%) and Saudi based Nesma (30%) and Mowah (30%), recently achieved financial closure for the Yanbu-4 independent water producer (IWP) plant. The Yanbu-4 IWP plant is the first renewable integrated, seawater reverse osmosis project in the Kingdom that includes storage facilities for two operational days. The consortium, led by one of the world’s leading low-carbon energy and service solution providers, ENGIE, was awarded the Yanbu-4 project in February 2020 after […] Financial close reached for Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu-4 IWP – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2021-04-06T14:17:18+02:00
Abu Dhabi committed to transitioning to clean and renewable forms of energy: DoE Chairman – United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi’s energy sector is committed to supporting the global climate change agenda and the transformation to clean and renewable energy systems, said Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy (DoE) today. Al Marar was speaking ahead of the first Regional Summit on Climate, which is being held in Abu Dhabi on April 5th. The event is taking place before the Leaders’ Summit on Climate in Washington this month, and the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate […] Abu Dhabi committed to transitioning to clean and renewable forms of energy: DoE Chairman – United Arab EmiratesDME GmbH2021-04-05T12:11:17+02:00
Why Egypt is leading the way for water infra development – Egypt Egypt comprises one of the most populated areas in the MENA region with 100 million plus putting water security at the forefront for infrastructure development. The North African country has recently launched an infrastructure development programme whereby construction stakeholders are building desalination plants to overcome water scarcity, reduce pollution and to help preserve the environment, while also allowing to better utilise the Nile water. Leading the way for infrastructure development in Egypt is Hassan Allam Holding, who recently sat down with Construction Week to discuss why they are the […] Why Egypt is leading the way for water infra development – EgyptDME GmbH2021-04-04T15:31:59+02:00
Fog-Catching Towers Could Supply Water to the World’s Driest Megacity Using The Ocean Air – Peru How can a megacity find water for 10 million people if it exists in the desert? Fog-catching nets, erected on hills over the city of Lima could solve the city’s water shortages for good. A twenty-meter high (60 feet) tower of spiraling nets will be unveiled this summer in the city as a solution to the threat which a warming climate poses to the shaky foundations of water availability in Lima. Aside from glacial runoff from the Andes, and water from the stressed Rímac River, Peru’s capital city accumulates […] Fog-Catching Towers Could Supply Water to the World’s Driest Megacity Using The Ocean Air – PeruDME GmbH2021-04-03T15:29:54+02:00
New Salalah desalination plant commences commercial operation – Oman Abengoa Agua, the water division of Spanish based international infrastructure and energy specialist, has announced the successful completion of the construction of a reverse osmosis desalination plant in Salalah. The 113,500 cubic metres /day capacity desalination plant has been built for a consortium led by ACWA Power and also composed of Veolia and Dhofar International for Investment and Development Co SAOG. The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has acted as offtaker. (LINK). New Salalah desalination plant commences commercial operation – OmanDME GmbH2021-04-02T14:48:01+02:00
Banaba grateful for second desalination unit from Tarawa – Kiribati The western Kiribati island of Banaba is delighted that a second desalination unit is about to be brought into operation. The island, which is home to about 300 people, is just emerging from months of drought, and two weeks ago sought help, after its desalination units had broken down. The Kiribati Government responded by sending a desalination unit, bottled water and water containers. (LINK). Banaba grateful for second desalination unit from Tarawa – KiribatiDME GmbH2021-04-01T15:46:17+02:00
DEWA signs Water Purchase and Shareholder Agreements for $410mn Hassyan RO desalination Project – United Arab Emirates Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has today signed a 35-year Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) and the Shareholder Agreement (SHA) for the Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plant, with UAE headquartered Utico. The 120 Million Imperial Gallons per Day (MIGD) project will be built using the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model. It is expected to be completed by March 2024 at a total cost of USD 410 million (around AED 1.5 billion). (LINK). DEWA signs Water Purchase and Shareholder Agreements for $410mn Hassyan RO desalination Project – United Arab EmiratesDME GmbH2021-03-31T14:57:12+02:00
SWCC sets Guinness record for lowest energy consumption in water desalination – Saudi Arabia The Saudi Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has been recognised by Guinness World Records™ for the lowest energy consumption for a water desalination plant, with 2.27kW/h consumed per cubic metre of desalinated water. A statement from SWCC and Guinness World Records said the title further strengthens utility’s “global standing as a leader in the desalination industry”, as it “moves forward to accomplish the objectives of the Kingdom’s long-term Vision 2030 strategy by utilising local content and expertise in all its current and future expansion projects”. SWCC said it has been […] SWCC sets Guinness record for lowest energy consumption in water desalination – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2021-03-30T15:41:42+02:00
Final tests completed at Umm Al Houl expansion SWRO desalination plant in Qatar – Qatar ACCIONA’s Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant at Umm Al Houl in Qatar has successfully reached a production of 282 million of liters per day, its full capacity, and has completed final tests ahead of schedule, the company has announced. The Umm Al Houl Expansion (UHP Expansion) is part of a bigger Independent Water & Power project (IWPP) that includes an existing SWRO facility, a statement from ACCIONA says. With the expansion, the twin RO desalination plants will produce 564 million of liters per day, making it […] Final tests completed at Umm Al Houl expansion SWRO desalination plant in Qatar – QatarDME GmbH2021-03-29T16:12:14+02:00