A new city rises in the desert, under a fake moon – Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, who has not till now shown any great enthusiasm for tackling climate chaos, is working on designs for an environmentally-friendly new city in the kingdom. At successive international climate meetings Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has been among those states which have obstructed rather than encouraged attempts to tackle the increasingly urgent problems associated with a fast-warming world. But recently Prince Mohammed, seen very much as the power behind the Saudi throne, has been talking of building a zero […] A new city rises in the desert, under a fake moon – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2021-01-18T14:59:36+01:00
Saudi Arabia’s $16b water pipeline expansion is one big privatisation play in making – Saudi Arabia For its privatization plans, Saudi Arabia is not thinking – or taking – half-measures. If anyone needs confirmation, check out the kingdom’s utility sector… and specifically, the water side of it. “All desalination plants will become standalone production companies as part of our privatization strategy,” said Abdullah Bin Ibrahim Al-Abdlkareem, Governor of Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) and Chairman of newly formed Water Transmission and Technologies Co. (WTTC). (LINK). Saudi Arabia’s $16b water pipeline expansion is one big privatisation play in making – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2021-01-22T14:02:07+01:00
The latest on the Desalination Plant in Corpus Christi – Texas That is because on and off, the Coastal Bend falls into a drought, and as you may recall, this area is in a stage one water restriction. Following a dangerous drought in 2011, an idea was born to bring a more resilient, reliable, and cost-effective water source to the Coastal Bend. More specifically, a drought-resistant water supply that could produce up to 20 million gallons of potable water daily. (LINK). The latest on the Desalination Plant in Corpus Christi – TexasDME GmbH2021-01-16T08:13:32+01:00
Turkey Faces Worst Drought in a Decade; Cities Could Run Dry in 45 Days – Turkey The ancient city of Constantinople, today known as Istanbul, could run dry by March 1 if rain does not fall. That might be awkward for more than just Turkey: Israel’s national carrier, El Al Airlines buys all of its bottled water for its packaged meals on its flights, from Turkey. But the country is now facing its worst drought in more than a decade. (LINK). Turkey Faces Worst Drought in a Decade; Cities Could Run Dry in 45 Days – TurkeyDME GmbH2021-01-15T13:55:17+01:00
Chennai’s groundwater levels rise after November – India CHENNAI: With Chennai receiving copious amounts of rainfall ever since the monsoon began, groundwater levels have again seen an improvement compared to November. Promising enough drinking water for the next one year, sources from the Chennai Metro Water department said they will reduce purchase of water from Nemmeli and Minjur desalination plants for about three months. In December, groundwater level had improved by nearly one metre compared to November 2020, according to official data of the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). Chennai’s groundwater levels rise after November – IndiaDME GmbH2021-01-14T15:08:07+01:00
$160m Salalah water project set for commercial operation – Oman The developers of the first Independent Water Project (IWP) in Dhofar Governorate are preparing to shortly bring the desalination scheme into full commercial operation — a $160 million investment that will support the escalating potable water requirements of Salalah City and its environs. Dhofar Desalination Company SAOC, led by Riyadh-headquartered ACWA Power — one of the largest players in Oman — is developing the 113,650 cubic metres/day (25 million imperial galls per day — MIGD) capacity plant near Mirbat outside Salalah. Environmental engineering and water services firm Veolia Middle […] $160m Salalah water project set for commercial operation – OmanDME GmbH2021-01-13T14:50:44+01:00
Impacts of climate change on our water and energy systems: it’s complicated – California As the planet continues to warm, the twin challenges of diminishing water supply and growing energy demand are intensifying. But because water and energy are inextricably linked, as we try to adapt to one challenge – say, by getting more water via desalination or water recycling – we may be worsening the other challenge by choosing energy-intensive processes. So, in adapting to the consequences of climate change, how can we be sure that we aren’t making problems worse? (LINK). Impacts of climate change on our water and energy systems: it’s complicated – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-01-12T11:20:32+01:00
Israel’s Mekorot to sign Bahrain desalination deal – Bahrain In the coming few days, Israel’s Mekorot National Water Company will sign a first deal to provide Bahrain with desalination technology for brackish water. The agreement will be signed with Bahrain’s Water and Electricity Authority following talks with Mekorot CEO Eli Cohen and chairperson Mordechai Mordechai. Mekorot believes that the deal will be the first of many deals with Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) worth millions of dollars annually. (LINK). Israel’s Mekorot to sign Bahrain desalination deal – BahrainDME GmbH2021-01-11T14:52:15+01:00
ACCIONA completes construction of Al Khobar I desalination plant in KSA – Saudi Arabia ACCIONA, the Spanish global developer and manager of sustainable infrastructure solutions, has announced that it has completed the construction of the Al Khobar I desalination plant in Saudi Arabia and that the plant is producing water beyond its nominal capacity since December 26, 2020. In a statement, the company explained that the seawater desalination reverse osmosis (SWRO) plant, of high energy efficiency, is a key project in the modernisation program for the Kingdom’s water sector, which is currently being carried out by Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) of Saudi Arabia. ACCIONA completes construction of Al Khobar I desalination plant in KSA – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2021-01-10T14:30:41+01:00
Pure Water Monterey project bolstered by federal grant – California Under its WaterSMART initiative, which seeks to invest in technologies designed to enable “broader scale use of recycled water to supplement supplies,”. The federal Bureau of Reclamation awarded the local recycled water project nearly 40% of its $40 million in grants awarded after a competitive review process, according to a release. The release also noted that the grant funding was “prioritized for projects that develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies through water reuse, thereby improving efficiency, providing flexibility during drought or water shortages, and diversifying water supply.” Pure Water Monterey project bolstered by federal grant – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-01-09T21:25:34+01:00