Desalination is too costly, says Umgeni Water – Durban – South Africa The idea of using desalination as an alternative to augment Umgeni Water’s water resources will be written off unless industries can be convinced to buy-in and support the concept. Desalination had been punted as the panacea for the country’s water problems during the recent drought. In Durban, feasibility studies were conducted and two potential sites identified for pilot projects. (LINK). Desalination is too costly, says Umgeni Water – Durban – South AfricaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:44:04+01:00
Mubadala unit, Fewa to develop desal plants in N Emirates – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company said one of its entities, MDC Power Holding Company, has signed a joint development agreement with The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa) to co-develop seawater reverse osmosis desalination plants in the Northern Emirates. The Fewa was established to cater the needs of the Northern Emirates population by providing world-class electricity and water services, improve the standards of living and achieve sustainable growth by 2021. (LINK). Mubadala unit, Fewa to develop desal plants in N Emirates – Sharjah – United Arab EmiratesDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:43:45+01:00
Thames Water bosses plan to turn sewage into drinking water – London – United Kingdom Water bosses have drawn up detailed plans to turn sewage into drinking water as one of a series of measures to prevent London’s taps from running dry, the Standard has learned. In a doomsday prediction, Thames Water today said the Capital is facing a £330 million-a-day loss to the economy if dramatic changes are not made to secure the city’s supply. (LINK). Thames Water bosses plan to turn sewage into drinking water – London – United KingdomDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:45:16+01:00
Will the Doheny desalination plant stay on track? It could depend on the election – California – United States of America Amid California’s list of contentious desalination proposals, the plant slated for Doheny Beach in Dana Point has had remarkably smooth sailing. Key environmental groups battling plans in Huntington Beach and El Segundo have largely taken a hands-off approach to the south Orange County project, recognizing Doheny’s innovative environmental technology and dearth of local water options there. Additionally, a draft countywide analysis earlier this month ranked Doheny well above the Huntington Beach plant proposed by the Poseidon company. (LINK). Will the Doheny desalination plant stay on track? It could depend on the election – California – United States of AmericaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:47:05+01:00
Desalination plants to open in RAK, Fujairah and UAQ in 2021 – Fujairah – United Arab Emirates A number of desalination plants producing 511 million litres of fresh water per day will open in the Northern Emirates in 2021. The three plants will be built in Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah by the Federal Electricity and Water Authority and MDC Power Holding Company, which is owned by Mubadala Investment Company. (LINK). Desalination plants to open in RAK, Fujairah and UAQ in 2021 – Fujairah – United Arab EmiratesDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:47:33+01:00
Western Australia rolling out major innovation hub to deal with climate change – Perth – Australia Western Australia state is rolling out a major innovation hub to help develop wastewater recycling technologies as part of the latest efforts to deal with the impact of climate change on the valuable resource. „Given wastewater is 99.97 percent water, as it mostly comes from showers, baths and sinks, the potential to develop more recycling options for this resource is just beginning to be explored as we work towards a more sustainable future,“ the state’s Water Minister Dave Kelly said in a statement late on Tuesday. (LINK). Western Australia rolling out major innovation hub to deal with climate change – Perth – AustraliaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:48:01+01:00
World’s first self-powered desalination plant by NIOT coming up in Lakshadweep – Chennai – India Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is setting up the world’s first self-powered desalination plant using the technology of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) in Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep. Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan laid the foundation stone for the project on Monday. The OTEC is a method to generate power from the difference in temperatures between the surface and the deep sea. As we go deeper and deeper into the sea, the temperature becomes colder. In tropical countries such […] World’s first self-powered desalination plant by NIOT coming up in Lakshadweep – Chennai – IndiaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:48:26+01:00
New water infrastructure for WA – Perth – Australia New water infrastructure in Western Australia is set to have a significant impact on irrigated agriculture production in the Collie River, Harvey and Waroona districts. Led by Collie Water, the $396 million project aims to reduce salinity in the Wellington Dam, WA’s second largest reservoir. Deputy Prime Minister, Leader of The Nationals and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said the Australian Government is committed to constructing the water infrastructure of 21st century. (LINK). New water infrastructure for WA – Perth – AustraliaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:48:49+01:00
Cape water consumption threatens storage levels – Cape Town – South Africa The days of watering your garden with municipal water in the Western Cape may never come back despite Cape town’s six main dams sitting at 76 percent capacity. WWF South Africa says consumption in Cape Town has increased since water restrictions were eased, and if residents are not careful, drought conditions in the province will continue to get worse. (LINK). Cape water consumption threatens storage levels – Cape Town – South AfricaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:49:16+01:00
Is Ethiopia taking control of the River Nile? – Ethiopia Look at Egypt on Google Earth and you will see a green line snaking through a sand-colored landscape, fanning out into a triangle in the north. This emerald ribbon is the vegetation that grows on either side of the Nile River and around its delta. It is Egypt’s only fertile land — and testament to the country’s reliance on this fabled waterway. (LINK). Is Ethiopia taking control of the River Nile? – EthiopiaDME GmbH2018-10-20T13:24:48+02:00