LETTER: We spent more than R30m on desalination plants, so what has happened to them? – Western Cape It is reported that the Western Cape’s dams are on average 35.7% full (or empty). The dams in Cape Town are 53.6% full. Now, is there a panic? Do we need more water at this stage? Maybe we do. So if we don’t get enough rain soon will we have a serious problem? Well, what do the citizens out there think? My point is, isn’t it exactly for this reason that the CoCT embarked upon the idea of constructing and installing desalination plants? So, […] LETTER: We spent more than R30m on desalination plants, so what has happened to them? – Western CapeDME GmbH2020-05-22T15:19:06+02:00
IIT Madras Develops Low-Cost System To Concentrate Solar Energy – New Delhi The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, or IIT Madras, has developed a solar ‘parabolic trough collector’ (PTC) system for concentrating solar energy for industrial applications like desalination, space heating and space cooling. The PTC is lightweight and has been developed to have high energy efficiency. It is designed to function under India’s various climatic and load conditions, said a statement issued by IIT Madras. The research was led by Prof K Srinivas Reddy, Heat Transfer and Thermal Power Laboratory, Department of […] IIT Madras Develops Low-Cost System To Concentrate Solar Energy – New DelhiDME GmbH2020-05-21T10:33:17+02:00
Thailand to build desalination plant to serve industrial production – Thailand The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is planning to invest in a water desalination plant to supply the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in response to ongoing and future droughts. The plant, capable of desalinating 300,000 cubic metres of seawater per day, will be set up through a joint venture. It will supply water to factories in the area that has had to reduce water consumption in the past year due to extreme drought. The EEC covers three provinces – Rayong, Chon Buri and Chachoengsao, with 34 industrial […] Thailand to build desalination plant to serve industrial production – ThailandDME GmbH2020-05-20T15:48:49+02:00
ACWA Power Inks 3.6 GW Gas Power Plant in Bangladesh – Bangladesh ACWA Power, a global leader in water desalination and power generation, announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) for a LNG-based power plant and terminal in Bangladesh. As part of the agreement. ACWA Power will target the development of 3,600 MW gas fired Independent Power Plants representing a total investment amount of approx. USD $2.5 billion, that will help meet the country’s growing power demand. The Gas Power Plant project will consist of the intended […] ACWA Power Inks 3.6 GW Gas Power Plant in Bangladesh – BangladeshDME GmbH2020-05-19T15:01:31+02:00
Egypt- Untouched natural splendours and wildlife at Nabq Protected Area – Egypt Sinai’s most famous national park, the sandy Ras Mohammad peninsula, is situated at the far southern tip of the region, edging out into the Red Sea, The Nabq Protected Area is one of the lesser-known Sinai Tourists Attractions, although it remains to be seen how long this will continue. This is especially as it is just a short drive away from popular tourist areas, such as Sharm El-Sheikh. (LINK). Egypt- Untouched natural splendours and wildlife at Nabq Protected Area – EgyptDME GmbH2020-05-18T10:31:33+02:00
The US Demands Israel Takes its Side in the New Cold War with China – America CTech – In Israel, defense has always been the number one item on the agenda, so when US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a rushed visit to Jerusalem at the height of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, most people assumed it had to do with matters of defense or Israel’s recently announced plans to annex the West Bank. But, as opposed to Israel, where defense reigns supreme, for Americans it is always about the money. Israelis were surprised to find out that the reason Pompeo exited […] The US Demands Israel Takes its Side in the New Cold War with China – AmericaDME GmbH2020-05-17T16:28:15+02:00
Online-Only Public Comment for Poseidon Desalination Plant Public Hearing Draws Criticism – California A state regional water board is drawing public criticism in Orange County for holding meetings on a controversial desalination plant in Huntington Beach, while public participation can only be done virtually amid the coronavirus health crisis. The Santa Ana Regional Quality Control Board is meeting this morning to hold a public hearing on Poseidon Water’s request for a permit renewal for their facility, which would be built on 12 acres of a power plant and produce 50 million gallons of water per day, according to water district staff. Online-Only Public Comment for Poseidon Desalination Plant Public Hearing Draws Criticism – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-05-16T15:24:23+02:00
Senate legislation would expand COVID-19 projects with Israel to lessen dependence on China – Israel The Senate has introduced legislation to enhance partnerships between American and Israeli companies on COVID-19 projects, thus lessening U.S. dependence on China for life-saving medications and treatments. The bipartisan legislation was introduced on Wednesday as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on a whirlwind eight-hour visit to Israel, criticized China while praising Israel. “You’re a great partner,” Pompeo said in an appearance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before their meeting in Jerusalem. “You share your information, unlike some other countries that try and obfuscate and […] Senate legislation would expand COVID-19 projects with Israel to lessen dependence on China – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-15T10:29:22+02:00
Water Corporation investigates future water sources for Perth – Australia RECYCLED groundwater and storm water are being considered to top up Perth’s long term water supply as Water Corporation rolls forward desalination plant proposals. As the environmental assessment for a desalination plant in Perth’s north reached its third stage, the utility flagged it was also starting to investigate more groundwater replenishment and storm water options. In early May, WA’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved Water Corporation’s environmental scoping document for a potential seawater desalination plant in Alkimos. Water Corporation investigates future water sources for Perth – AustraliaDME GmbH2020-05-14T14:15:15+02:00
Desalination plant near Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park to get CRZ clearance – India The Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board’s (TWAD) proposal to set up a 60 MLD Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant at Kuthiraimozhi village in Ramanathapuram has been recommended for CRZ clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry after a modified proposal was submitted. The proposal was earlier not cleared owing to the location being within the eco-senstive zone of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, to be precise, only 25 metres from its boundary. The […] Desalination plant near Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park to get CRZ clearance – IndiaDME GmbH2020-05-13T15:28:42+02:00