Exhibitions seek to fight food insecurity, climate change and reduce wastage Dubbed “Hands on the Future,” the exhibitions at KICC sought to promote the pursuit of technical and vocational skills as students and instructors from various Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and various stakeholders demonstrated their capabilities. The Standard Group PLC is one of the partners in the initiative. (LINK). Exhibitions seek to fight food insecurity, climate change and reduce wastageDME GmbH2019-02-10T15:07:44+01:00
Study of Brine Discharge from Desalination Plant Finds Good News and Bad News – Before the Carlsbad Desalination Plant in Southern California began operations in 2015, scientists at UC Santa Cruz recognized an important opportunity to study the effects of the high-salinity brine that would be discharged from the plant into coastal waters. Starting in 2014, they collected measurements of water chemistry and biological indicators in the area so they could compare conditions before and after the plant began discharging brine into the ocean. (LINK). Study of Brine Discharge from Desalination Plant Finds Good News and Bad News –DME GmbH2019-02-08T21:42:48+01:00
This Is How Israel Became A World Leader In Water Conservation – Israel Israel has been facing water’s shortage for quite some time now. The country has had a nationwide campaign stressing upon the importance of saving water. However, by making use of a combination of conservation, reuse, and desalination; the country now has more water than it needs. According to experts, this could expedite the political progress for the country in the Middle East. Keep in mind that the Middle East is one of the most water-stressed areas of the world. (LINK). This Is How Israel Became A World Leader In Water Conservation – IsraelDME GmbH2019-02-08T13:34:42+01:00
Dubai’s M-Station expansion logs 19.5 million safe man-hours – Dubai Mott MacDonald is engaged as project consultant for M-Station, which has a total construction and expansion cost of $3.1bn (AED11.5bn). This $3bn figure also includes the cost of smart devices and heavy-duty tech systems installed in the project. Siemens is working on the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) project, which currently has a capacity of 2,185 megawatts (MW) of power and 140 million imperial gallons (MIGD) of water per day. (LINK). Dubai’s M-Station expansion logs 19.5 million safe man-hours – DubaiDME GmbH2019-02-07T14:08:15+01:00
Dubai’s $3bn M-Station expansion nearing completion – Dubai Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has completed 98 per cent of the M-Station expansion project, the largest power generation and water desalination plant in the UAE, in co-ordination with German technology major Siemens. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the managing director and CEO of Dewa, made the announcement during his visit to review the progress of the M-Station expansion project. (LINK). Dubai’s $3bn M-Station expansion nearing completion – DubaiDME GmbH2019-02-06T17:01:22+01:00
ACWA Power set to expand power generation capacity with $35bn investment in next five years – Saudi Arabia The Saudi Arabia-based power generation company, ACWA Power, has confirmed plans to increase its water desalination and power generation capacity and grow during the next five years with investments valued at approximately $35bn, according to Trade Arabia. As the quickest growing power and water developer in the Middle East and Africa, the company is expected to enter newer territories as part of its new growth strategy. (LINK). ACWA Power set to expand power generation capacity with $35bn investment in next five years – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2019-02-05T13:30:40+01:00
Plans revealed for new $600m Saudi desalination project – Saudi Almar Water Solutions is awarded a contract to develop a desalination plant in the city of Shuqaiq, on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia Almar Water Solutions, part of Abdul Latif Jameel, has been awarded a contract to develop a desalination plant in the city of Shuqaiq, on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. Over $600 million will be invested in the project, creating 700 jobs, the company said in a statement. (LINK). Plans revealed for new $600m Saudi desalination project – SaudiDME GmbH2019-02-04T15:52:14+01:00
Marubeni, Acciona win Saudi’s Shuqaiq 3 desalination project – Saudi The Japanese and Spanish firms will work with local contractors on Shuqaiq 3 Independent Water Project Marubeni has won a contract to construct, own, operate, and maintain a desalinisation plant in the Saudi Arabian town of Shuqaiq. The Japanese conglomerate, alongside Spanish contractor Acciona; Abdul Latif Jameel Commercial Development Company (ALJ); and Rawafid Alhadarah, signed the long-term water purchase agreement with Saudi state-owned Water and Electricity Company (WEC) on 29 January. Marubeni, Acciona win Saudi’s Shuqaiq 3 desalination project – SaudiDME GmbH2019-02-03T15:02:22+01:00
Private sector could help meet Egypt’s infrastructure needs: World Bank report – Egypt Egypt will require $675 billion of investment over the next 20 years to meet its infrastructure needs, according to the G20 group of countries’ Global Infrastructure Outlook. And while the government could afford around two-thirds of that amount, some $230 billion would still be missing, a recent World Bank report showed. Improving infrastructure is seen as important to provide access to jobs, markets and basic services. It is also essential for the efficient movement of goods and services, which could […] Private sector could help meet Egypt’s infrastructure needs: World Bank report – EgyptDME GmbH2019-02-02T14:05:57+01:00
Water restrictions, desal warning for Melbourne after blaze near dam – Melbourne Melburnians could be drinking water from Victoria’s desalination plant – or even be put on water restrictions – if a fire on the banks of a major water catchment east of the city is not quickly brought under control, the Water Minister has warned. Lightning sparked a bushfire about a week ago in thick forest in the Baw Baw National Park, about three hours’ drive east of Melbourne. (LINK). Water restrictions, desal warning for Melbourne after blaze near dam – MelbourneDME GmbH2019-02-01T10:49:24+01:00