Pompeo to warn Israel over Chinese involvement in water plant – Israel US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to arrive in Israel on May 13. Though there are many issues on his agenda, one specific topic is particularly sensitive, since it revolves around tiny Israel’s involvement in the worsening clash between Washington and Beijing. The facility, known as Sorek 2, will produce 200 million cubic meters of drinking water per year, raising the total water processed in Israeli desalination plants to 786 million cubic meters per year. The Americans are worried that the […] Pompeo to warn Israel over Chinese involvement in water plant – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-12T11:05:01+02:00
SEA, UoB discuss use of renewable energy in water desalination – Bahrain Manama, May 10 (BNA): President of the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA), Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza, held a virtual meeting with the University of Bahrain (UoB). The remote video meeting, in which Dr. Waheeb Al-Nasser, Dr. Hanan Al-Buflasa, Dr. Mohammed Ridha, Dr. Muammar Talib and Dr. Nour Al-Din Mansour and a number of SEA officials participated, followed up on the developments of the joint SEA- UoB research cooperation agreement on the use of renewable energy in water desalination. Dr. Mirza […] SEA, UoB discuss use of renewable energy in water desalination – BahrainDME GmbH2020-05-11T14:55:32+02:00
Israel’s Azrieli sells desalination subsidiary to Generation Capital – Israel TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Israeli real estate developer Azrieli Group (AZRG.TA) said on Sunday it sold its holdings in GES Global Environment Solutions to Generation Capital (GNRS.TA) for 105 million shekels ($30 million). GES builds and operates seawater desalination facilities as well as industrial, municipal water and wastewater treatment plants. The deal is not expected to have a material effect on the Azrieli’s results, the company said. (LINK). Israel’s Azrieli sells desalination subsidiary to Generation Capital – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-10T13:17:17+02:00
Solar driving efficient electrochemical water treatment – California A study from the University of California, Berkeley has illustrated the potential advantages and challenges of using PV to power electrochemical water treatment. Researchers analyzed how the use of solar power could increase the competitiveness of electrochemical approaches such as electrocoagulation (EC), capacitive deionization (CDI), electrodialysis (ED) and electrodeionization (EDI). The four methods examined, according to the scientists, are not as capital-intensive as traditional large-scale water treatment centers, while also being modular, portable and energy efficient. The use of […] Solar driving efficient electrochemical water treatment – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-05-09T14:43:12+02:00
Groundwater desalination on farms in Western Australia – Australia Groundwater in the Western Australian grainbelt is a potential resource for on-farm water self sufficiency. However, most groundwater in this environment is saline to some degree, and is often not suitable for livestock or other on-farm uses. Desalination, the process to remove much of the salt from saline water sources, could produce less-saline water for livestock, crop spraying, horticulture and domestic uses. This page provides information on desalination – with reverse osmosis (RO) systems – of groundwater on farms in the […] Groundwater desalination on farms in Western Australia – AustraliaDME GmbH2020-05-08T10:33:08+02:00
Israel can track coronavirus outbreak through sewage system – Israel Israeli scientists have developed a new methodology to trace the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) virus through the sewage and wastewater systems. After sampling at wastewater treatment plants and in the sewage pipeline of the Tel Aviv area during the coronavirus outbreak, the team confirmed SARS-CoV-2 RNA is present in human waste. They even found a larger concentration in one known outbreak hotspot. (LINK). Israel can track coronavirus outbreak through sewage system – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-07T15:36:42+02:00
Material shows promise for capacitive desalination – Virginia This is the claim of Guoliang “Greg” Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech who has conducted extensive research into the design and synthesis of porous carbon fibres. The material is composed of long, fibrous strands of carbon with uniform mesopores of approximately 10nm. According to Virginia Tech, Liu sees the primary application of his porous carbon fibres in the automotive industry, where similar materials are used as the external shells of some luxury cars. Now, Liu reports capacitive desalination as […] Material shows promise for capacitive desalination – VirginiaDME GmbH2020-05-06T14:41:15+02:00
US announces $9m prize for solar-powered desalination projects – United States The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $9 million (£7m) prize for successful desalination projects, in a bid to bolster freshwater supply across the US. The Solar Desalination Prize is focused on using solar-thermal energy to extract clean water from sources such as subsurface oil, concentrated brine and municipal facilities. (LINK). US announces $9m prize for solar-powered desalination projects – United StatesDME GmbH2020-05-05T18:30:59+02:00
Acwa consortium inks deal for $650m Saudi RO desal plant – Saudi Arabia Saudi-based Acwa Power said its consortium with Gulf Investment Corporation and AlBawani Water & Power Company has signed a major water purchase agreement with the Saudi Water Partnership Company for a greenfield sea water reverse osmosis desalination project being built at an investment of $650 million in Jubail city. On completion, the Jubail 3A Independent Water Plant (IWP) will boast a capacity of 600,000 cu m of potable water/day, thus contributing to Saudi efforts to ensure water security. The 25-year agreement was […] Acwa consortium inks deal for $650m Saudi RO desal plant – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-05-04T14:04:16+02:00
US said to question China’s role in bid to construct Israeli desalination plant – United States US officials have questioned a China-tied company’s bid to construct a new desalination plant in Israel and have expressed concerns over the possibility of it winning the tender, Axios reported Saturday. Hutchison Water International is one of two companies to have reached the final stage of the tender to build the Sorek B plant, set to be the largest desalination facility in the world, alongside IDE Technologies. Hutchison is owned by Hong Kong-based holding company CK Hutchison Holdings. US said to question China’s role in bid to construct Israeli desalination plant – United StatesDME GmbH2020-05-03T10:47:37+02:00