Governor says Baja used water as a piggy bank. Critics worry about his bigger plan – California Baja California’s new governor, Jaime Bonilla, says he is battling to clean up widespread corruption that for years ate away at the state’s water agency. Even Bonilla’s critics acknowledge the corruption and the failing water system, which results in frequent sewage spills that foul Tijuana and San Diego beaches. But those critics also allege the high-profile investigation, which has already led to 30 criminal complaints, is aimed at Bonilla’s political enemies. And they worry that it could be used to build up his own nest of public funds. Governor says Baja used water as a piggy bank. Critics worry about his bigger plan – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-07-12T14:17:06+02:00
UN is encouraged that experts may get to visit oil tanker off Yemen – Yemen The United Nations said on Friday it is encouraged that a UN team may be able to visit an oil tanker loaded with 1.1 million barrels of crude oil that is moored off the coast of Yemen, posing a serious risk to Red Sea marine life, desalination plants and shipping. Houthi rebels, who control the area where the ship is moored, have denied UN inspectors access to the vessel. But UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said „the local authorities recently signaled they would approve a UN mission to the site.“ UN is encouraged that experts may get to visit oil tanker off Yemen – YemenDME GmbH2020-07-11T19:41:04+02:00
Huntington Beach Desalination Plant to Preserve, Enhance and Restore Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – California In conjunction with the operation of its proposed Huntington Beach Desalination Project, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a final draft permit on June 30th that requires Poseidon Water to assume responsibility for the preservation, enhancement and restoration of the Ecological Reserve (Bolsa Chica) wetlands. The Regional Board is scheduled to vote on the Permit July 30th. This preservation action – helping maintain a functioning ocean inlet – is the lifeblood of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve wetlands, which is the largest saltwater marsh between Monterey Bay and the Tijuana […] Huntington Beach Desalination Plant to Preserve, Enhance and Restore Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-07-10T13:55:52+02:00
Israel passes on Chinese bid for major desalination plant – Israel Israel on Tuesday awarded a contract to build a new desalination plant to a local company, turning down a bid by a Hong Kong conglomerate at a time of growing U.S. pressure to avoid Chinese investments in key infrastructure. Israel’s Energy and Water Ministry said it had granted the Sorek 2 desalination plant project to IDE, an Israeli company that has already built several of the country’s saltwater conversion facilities. Outbid for the contract was Hutchison Holdings, a major infrastructure conglomerate from Hong Kong. The ministry said the new […] Israel passes on Chinese bid for major desalination plant – IsraelDME GmbH2020-07-09T15:31:10+02:00
Iran to Run Desalination Plants in 17 Provinces – Iran In remarks on Tuesday, Ardakanian said his ministry has devised serious plans to carry out seawater desalination projects in 17 provinces. He noted that feasibility studies have begun to launch desalination facilities at a distance of 100 kilometers from the sea. Pointing to the growing progress in the seawater desalination facility technology in the world, the minister said advanced technology would reduce the cost of saltwater desalination. (LINK). Iran to Run Desalination Plants in 17 Provinces – IranDME GmbH2020-07-08T14:47:05+02:00
SWCC plans webinar on Innovation in Desalination Brine Mining – Saudi Arabia The Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) will be organizing a webinar on “Innovation in Desalination Brine Mining” on July 29. Several international experts and senior executives of global desalination companies are expected to participate in the webinar. SWCC, represented by its research arm —the Desalination Technology Research Institute (DTRI) — will organize the event, under the patronage of SWCC Governor Abdullah Al-Abdul Kareem. (LINK). SWCC plans webinar on Innovation in Desalination Brine Mining – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-07-07T13:51:31+02:00
$20 million funding opportunity to strengthen America’s water infrastructure – Washington A federal funding opportunity was announced on June 30th to improve the water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is providing $20 million for innovations that “strengthen America’s water infrastructure and enable advanced water resource recovery systems that have the potential to be net energy positive.” Over the next 10 years, 40 states expect water shortages in some areas, according to the DOE. (LINK). $20 million funding opportunity to strengthen America’s water infrastructure – WashingtonDME GmbH2020-07-06T14:33:28+02:00
Egypt’s parliament to discuss new financial laws Sunday – Egypt Egypt’s House of Representatives will convene from Sunday to Tuesday to discuss 10 bills and two international agreements. Most of the bills concern mitigating the negative economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on state coffers, as well as generating additional financial resources necessary to cut debts and plug the budget deficit. The first draft law will earmark an additional allocation of EGP 80 billion to the new 2020/21 budget. (LINK). Egypt’s parliament to discuss new financial laws Sunday – EgyptDME GmbH2020-07-05T15:17:38+02:00
Area citizens unite against desal plants – Texas Corpus Christi’s controversial seawater desalination plants have been in the works since 2014 and in May took another step toward completion with the Corpus Christi City Council approving action to apply for financial assistance. The city began evaluating potential future water supplies in 2014 as a result of the drought conditions experienced in 2010-2013. After intensive evaluation by a multi-disciplinary group during the first phase, the conclusion was reached that seawater desalination was feasible as a new source for some of the region’s’ water supply needs. The two plants […] Area citizens unite against desal plants – TexasDME GmbH2020-07-03T23:10:57+02:00
Vipingo Development set to transform the Kenyan Coast – Kenya Driving along the Mombasa-Malindi highway, you will not miss it. You will notice from a far new buildings emerging in the midst of the neat rows of Sisal. Should you have a minute to spare to visit the project, you will be amazed by both the scale and delightful arrangement of this residential district coming up at Vipingo. Welcome to Vipingo Development, the new coastal frontier. (LINK). Vipingo Development set to transform the Kenyan Coast – KenyaDME GmbH2020-07-03T11:45:55+02:00