Metito, Scatec and Orascom to invest in solar desalination – Egypt Three companies want to invest in the supply of drinking water in Egypt. They are the Emirati company Metito Holdings, the Norwegian group Scatec and the Egyptian company Orascom Construction, gathered in consortium. The partners are currently in talks with the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Egypt (TFSE) for the construction of a new seawater desalination plant in the country. The capacity of the future plant will be between 1 and 2 million m3 of water per day. (LINK). Metito, Scatec and Orascom to invest in solar desalination – EgyptDME GmbH2022-03-01T14:20:58+01:00
11 companies to bid on $2.8B desalination projects in Egypt – Egypt Nearly 11 Arab and International companies are planning to officially submit their offers to bid on desalination projects in Egypt, government sources told Al Borsa News. These projects are set to be carried out with a total estimated investment of up to $2.8 billion, the sources highlighted. The companies include ACWA Power, Hassan Allam, Al Nowais Group, Schneider Electric, Orascom Construction, and Matito, in addition to, other Chinese, Japanese, American, French, and German companies, they added. (LINK). 11 companies to bid on $2.8B desalination projects in Egypt – EgyptDME GmbH2022-02-28T15:39:27+01:00
Oman least at risk of freshwater depletion – Oman Even as many countries will probably face water stress in the coming years, the Sultanate of Oman is among the Arab countries least at risk of depleting freshwater. No more MoH registration for inbound passengers XO in This is revealed in a new classification in a report on Arab countries most vulnerable to the dangers of depleting freshwater resources forever issued by the Arab Gulf Centre for Studies and Research in Kuwait. „The Sultanate of Oman ranked nineteenth, Somalia ranked twentieth, and Comoros came at the bottom […] Oman least at risk of freshwater depletion – OmanDME GmbH2022-02-27T14:29:44+01:00
Egypt holds talks with 10 English companies to invest in water desalination – Egypt The Egyptian Deputy Minister of Housing for Infrastructure Affairs Sayed Ismail held talks with officials from 10 English companies about investing in desalinated water and sanitation projects. This came during Ismail’s participation in the 11th World Water-Tech Innovation Summit, held in the British capital of London last week. Ismail referred to ambitious plan adopted by the government to modernize the infrastructure in all sectors and promising areas, including the New Administrative Capital and the industrial zone of the Suez Canal axis. Egypt holds talks with 10 English companies to invest in water desalination – EgyptDME GmbH2022-02-26T15:35:12+01:00
Acwa Power seals $1.3bn Red Sea multi-utilities project deal – Saudi Arabia Saudi-based Acwa Power, a leader in power generation and water desalination plants, has announced the financial close of senior debt facilities worth $1.3 billion for the Red Sea Multi-Utilities Project in partnership with a consortium of financiers. The financial close is for the development, construction and operations and maintenance of the Red Sea Multi-Utilities Project, said Acwa Power in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. This comes following the finalization of the deal worth $1.302 billion on the conditions under the financing documents (Wet Financial Close) […] Acwa Power seals $1.3bn Red Sea multi-utilities project deal – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2022-02-25T09:13:06+01:00
Key hearing on Poseidon desalination plant delayed two months – California Ongoing disagreements between Poseidon Water and state regulators over a proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach have resulted in a March 17 permit hearing being postponed at the company’s request. Poseidon is seeking the final permit needed, from the state Coastal Commission, before it can finalize contract terms with the Orange County Water District and begin construction on a controversial, $1.4 billion plant that would produce enough drought-proof water for 400,000 people. The hearing slated for next month is now expected in May. Environmentalists have rallied steadfastly […] Key hearing on Poseidon desalination plant delayed two months – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-02-24T16:04:53+01:00
A Parched West Remains Divided on Desalinating Seawater – California Gripped by drought, communities along California’s coast are exploring innovations and investments to ensure residents have access to drinking water. But desalinating seawater, one proposed solution, has provoked heated debate, as some environmentalists say the process is inefficient, expensive and unneeded. The California Coastal Commission next month will decide whether to approve a private company’s application to build a $1.4 billion seawater desalination facility in Huntington Beach, southeast of Los Angeles. (LINK). A Parched West Remains Divided on Desalinating Seawater – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-02-23T15:12:43+01:00
Saudi Arabia prequalifies 19 companies for major PPP water pipeline – Saudi Arabia The project will involve the financing, construction and operation of a water transmission pipeline from Ras Mohaisen – to Baha – to Mecca. The water transmission pipeline will have a capacity of 300,000 cubic metres a day (cm/d) and a total length of 300km. The IWTP project is likely to include a pumping station and a 300km pipeline to carry the water from the IWP to Baha and Mecca. The project is likely to cost upwards of US$270mn. (LINK). Saudi Arabia prequalifies 19 companies for major PPP water pipeline – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2022-02-22T10:52:53+01:00
UAE’s Metito, Scatec in talks on $1.5bn Egypt desalination plant – Egypt The UAE’s Metito Holdings Ltd., Scatec and Orascom Construction are in talks with Egypt on a $1.5bn renewables-powered desalination plant, as the most populous Arab nation moves to address looming water shortages. The three-company consortium is in discussions with Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund to partner on the project that would follow a build, own, operate and transfer system, according to Metito’s managing director for Africa, Karim Madwar. Reliant on the Nile River for much of its fresh water, Egypt has announced plans for a swathe of new […] UAE’s Metito, Scatec in talks on $1.5bn Egypt desalination plant – EgyptDME GmbH2022-02-21T17:57:18+01:00
Key Dubai power plant set to double capacity – United Arab Emirates Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has confirmed that the production capacity of Hassyan Power Complex will double by the end of 2023 as energy demand in the emirate continues to grow. The 1,200 megawatts (MW) facility, which has been converted recently to run only on natural gas instead of clean coal, will add a further 600MW in Q4 and an additional 600MW will be added by Q3 2023, raising capacity to 2,400MW. The Hassyan Power Complex was initially designed and built-for-purpose as a dual-fuel plant with the […] Key Dubai power plant set to double capacity – United Arab EmiratesDME GmbH2022-02-20T15:17:25+01:00