‘Rural Sindh needs innovative safe drinking water projects’ – Sindh – Pakistan “Rural Sindh needs innovative safe drinking water provision projects and provision of potable water is crucial to saving the future of people residing in rural Sindh” These views were expressed by speakers in the inaugural ceremony of a solar powered water supply project and a desalination project. The twin projects were launched for village BhagatMallu Ram and surrounding dwellers by United Energy Pakistan (UEP). They are being implemented by Association for Water, Applied Education & Renewable Energy (AWARE). (LINK). ‘Rural Sindh needs innovative safe drinking water projects’ – Sindh – PakistanDME GmbH2018-10-13T06:54:15+02:00
Chile and Peru see desal as the solution to water scarcity – Peru – Chile Authorities from Chile and Peru highlighted the advance of desalination projects in the two countries, stating that these plants will become more important in the coming years due to ongoing water scarcity, which is expected to worsen due to climate change. During a congress held by the Latin American desalination and water reutilization association (Aladyr) in Santiago, Chile’s public works undersecretary, Lucas Palacios, highlighted that the country has high potential for desalination projects, due to its extensive coastline and the fact that many of its major cities are close to the sea. Chile and Peru see desal as the solution to water scarcity – Peru – ChileDME GmbH2018-10-12T08:31:11+02:00
Desal consultant speaking to Swansea Water District Oct. 15 – Maryland – United State A consultant from Maryland is expected to arrive to speak to the Swansea Water District Board of Commissioners to discuss the desalination issues on Oct. 15. Acting Superintendent Jeffrey Sutherland noted that Watek Engineering has extensive background in desalination, including brackish water. In addition another firm AECOM is also being consulted. The desalination plant had difficulties this summer mostly due to the high salinity at the intake. The reverse osmosis filters were unable to handle the high salinity. (LINK). Desal consultant speaking to Swansea Water District Oct. 15 – Maryland – United StateDME GmbH2018-10-10T22:34:35+02:00
Why Environmental Groups Are Salty on Corpus Christi’s Pricey Desalination Plan – Corpus Christi – Texas Having tried little else to save its water supply, Corpus Christi is considering an option that no other Texas city has embraced: seawater desalination. The strategy has long been considered a far-in-the-future option because of its cost, logistical challenges and environmental side effects. Nonetheless, Corpus is plunging ahead in the hopes of diversifying its water supply, which consists entirely of three shallow surface water lakes that rapidly shrink during droughts. City officials argue that desalination would provide an uninterruptible supply of water for the city’s growing port and industrial […] Why Environmental Groups Are Salty on Corpus Christi’s Pricey Desalination Plan – Corpus Christi – TexasDME GmbH2018-10-09T22:45:46+02:00
Latin America’s largest desalination plant – Atacama – Chile A project to build the largest seawater desalination plant in Latin America has been approved by the Chilean Environmental Assessment Commission. The plant will be constructed in the Atacama region of northern Chile at a cost of about US$500 million and it will have the capacity to process up to 2,630 litres of water per second. It will also have its own source of solar energy (100MW), a substation and a 600,000m3-capacity water reservoir. (LINK). Latin America’s largest desalination plant – Atacama – ChileDME GmbH2018-10-08T21:05:30+02:00
Israel received bids to build world’s biggest desalination plant – Soreq – Israel Israel on Sunday said it had received bids from seven groups to build the world’s largest desalination plant, which will be able to produce about 200 million cubic meters of water a year. The tender, still in its early stages, is for a new desalination plant in the area of Soreq in central Israel, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. There is another desalination facility that already operates at the site. (LINK). Israel received bids to build world’s biggest desalination plant – Soreq – IsraelDME GmbH2018-10-08T14:40:02+02:00
Joho gets approval in plan to boost water supply – Mombasa – Kenya Mombasa County Assembly members have approved plans to desalinate seawater to help address an acute water shortage. Majority Leader Hamisi Mwidani tabled a motion proposing the construction of two desalination plants as he urged the ward representatives to approve Governor Hassan Joho’s plans. (LINK). Joho gets approval in plan to boost water supply – Mombasa – KenyaDME GmbH2018-10-06T22:35:11+02:00
Energy Recovery (NASDAQ:ERII) Cut to “Hold” at Zacks Investment Research According to Zacks, “Based in San Leandro, California, ENERGY RECOVERY, INC. is a leading global developer and manufacturer of highly efficient energy recovery devices utilized in the water desalination industry. Energy Recovery, Inc. operates primarily in the sea water reverse osmosis segment of the desalination industry. ERI manufactures ultra-high efficiency recovery products and technology, specifically the ERI PX Pressure Exchanger, that are among the enabling technologies driving the rapid growth in seawater reverse osmosis desalination, and are helping to make desalination affordable worldwide. “ (LINK). Energy Recovery (NASDAQ:ERII) Cut to “Hold” at Zacks Investment ResearchDME GmbH2018-10-05T14:29:34+02:00
Seven Seas Water Announces Execution of Water Agreement in Anguilla – Anguilla – North America even Seas Water, an operating segment of AquaVenture Holdings Limited (NYSE: WAAS) („AquaVenture“ or the „Company“), a leader in Water-as-a-Service™ („WAAS™“) solutions, today announced that it entered into an agreement with the Water Corporation of Anguilla, the public water utility of Anguilla, to supply potable water under a 10-year contract. Water production, which will commence immediately, will be at an initial capacity of 500 thousand gallons per day and expand to 750 thousand gallons per day within the first several months of commencement. The agreement provides for an additional […] Seven Seas Water Announces Execution of Water Agreement in Anguilla – Anguilla – North AmericaDME GmbH2018-10-04T22:39:01+02:00
Department of Environment opposes water transfer from Persian Gulf – Tehran – Iran – Persian Gulf With regard to the environmental conditions of the Persian Gulf, the Department of Environment (DOE) has taken a firm stand against water transfer from this body of water, deputy environment chief, Masoud Tajrishi, has said. Mahmoud Shayan, a board member of Bank Melli Iran has said that the project of water transfer from the Persian Gulf to central provinces will complete by next year, Mehr news agency reported on September 30. Shayan explained that a consortium of nine Iranian banks have invested some $428 million in the project so […] Department of Environment opposes water transfer from Persian Gulf – Tehran – Iran – Persian GulfDME GmbH2018-10-03T22:43:08+02:00