Australia faces falling inflows even as demand for water grows – Australia Reservoirs across Australia are recording dwindling inflows as the climate warms and dries, a trend that is likely to continue and force cities, including Melbourne and Sydney, to bolster the security of water supplies. A new study by University of NSW scientists published in the Water Resources Research journal examined streamflow data for 222 catchments and applied six of the latest climate models. All models forecast drops in supply. „We are looking at an average of 20 per cent reduced reliability in the future across […] Australia faces falling inflows even as demand for water grows – AustraliaDME GmbH2020-01-22T14:28:58+01:00
Iranian Company Unveils Home-Grown Water Desalination System – Iran A knowledge-based company in Iran has acquired the knowledge of producing new generation solar desalination systems. Desalination is a process that removes minerals from saline water and results in freshwater that can be used for human drinking water, irrigation of farms and agricultural and industrial gardens. Mohsen Nazari, Managing Director of “Arta Javid Asia” knowledge-based company, said that the company is active in the design and construction of advanced desalination systems as well as vacuum engineering that operates in the field of […] Iranian Company Unveils Home-Grown Water Desalination System – IranDME GmbH2020-01-21T18:25:35+01:00
Fear desalination plans could set back NSW emission goals – Australia The Berejiklian government is yet to commit to a source of electricity to power the expansion of desalination in the state, potentially locking in a significant new source of greenhouse gas emissions for NSW. Sydney’s existing $2.3 billion desalination plant is 100 per cent powered by renewable energy as part of a 20-year deal signed in 2008. Water Minister Melinda Pavey declined to commit to the preferred energy source to run the planned doubling of the plant and two other such facilities including in […] Fear desalination plans could set back NSW emission goals – AustraliaDME GmbH2020-01-20T17:12:58+01:00
Dubai adds innovation to destination status – UAE Over the years, Dubai’s rapid transformation has put it at the forefront of key sectors of the global economy. A strong focus on innovation is now further boosting the city’s economic diversification and in turn enhancing Dubai’s status as an international meetings hub. Taking its lead from the UAE National Strategy for Advanced Innovation, Dubai is today building a reputation for its knowledge base and the visionary strategies of its leaders, put in place to accelerate innovation across key sectors, including renewable energy, transport, education, health, […] Dubai adds innovation to destination status – UAEDME GmbH2020-01-19T20:17:24+01:00
Desalination plant evacuated near Kouris river – Cyprus Disaster was averted last week after the Sovereign Base Area Police and its partners from within the Republic of Cyprus managed to divert the overflowing Kouris river away from the nearby desalination plant, potentially saving lives and averting an environmental issue. The police were called last Wednesday by the general manager of the plant who reported the water from the overflowing Kouris Dam had caused the river to rise to three metres in some places and was on a direct collision course with the plant. Desalination plant evacuated near Kouris river – CyprusDME GmbH2020-01-18T15:23:29+01:00
Experts say Med Sea altered by Suez Canal’s invasive species – Egypt As Egypt marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Suez Canal, marine biologists are bemoaning one of the famed waterway’s lesser known legacies — the invasion of hundreds of non-native species, including toxic jellyfish and aggressive lionfish. The canal, which connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, revolutionized maritime travel by creating a direct shipping route between the East and the West. But over the years, the invasive species have driven native marine life toward extinction and altered the delicate Mediterranean ecosystem with […] Experts say Med Sea altered by Suez Canal’s invasive species – EgyptDME GmbH2020-01-17T12:59:05+01:00
Egypt Sovereign Wealth Fund Signs MoU with Hassan Allam Holding Regarding Infrastructure – Egypt The Egypt Sovereign Wealth Fund signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Hassan Allam Holding, an engineering and construction group. The MoU entails joint investment in areas such as power, water desalination, renewable energy, and infrastructure in Egypt. Both parties will also work to find foreign co-investors to commit capital to these projects. Egypt has its own Vision 2030 plan which lies under the control of the country’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development. Hassan Allam Holding was formed in 1936 and […] Egypt Sovereign Wealth Fund Signs MoU with Hassan Allam Holding Regarding Infrastructure – EgyptDME GmbH2020-01-16T06:25:20+01:00
Laayoune To Get Second Seawater Desalination Station Before End of 2020, Head of ONEEP Laayoune – The city of Laayoune will get, before the end of 2020, a second seawater desalination station with a capacity of 600 L/s to meet the needs of the population until 2030, announced director general of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEEP) Abderrahim Hafidi. Hafidi, who took part on Friday in Laayoune in the board of directors of the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra water basin agency, said that this project is an addition to the first sea desalination station inaugurated in […] Laayoune To Get Second Seawater Desalination Station Before End of 2020, Head of ONEEPDME GmbH2020-01-15T15:44:04+01:00
Orano mining changes top structure – Namibia Tommie Gouws has been appointed the new managing director of the mine. Mbako has been with the company for 10 years, and his new position will enable him to focus on more visionary and external aspects of the business. He continues to serve the Chamber of Mines as first vice president and the Namibia Uranium Association as a trustee and past president. Gouws served as Orano Mining Namibia’s financial manager and has been with the company for the past 13 years. He […] Orano mining changes top structure – NamibiaDME GmbH2020-01-14T15:05:15+01:00
Labella to MCWD board: Look into desalination – Philippines Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has advised the new Metropolitan Cebu Water District Board to study the possibility of desalination as a short-term solution to the water crisis in the city. “Desalination is quite expensive but it is faster to implement,” said Labella. He said it is the first component in implementing a solution to the water problem and “eventually putting up of dams and using service water.” (LINK). Labella to MCWD board: Look into desalination – PhilippinesDME GmbH2020-01-13T15:39:15+01:00