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
No water for Central, South as desal plant to shut down for 4 days – Trinidad – South America Residents of South and Central Trinidad are being told to brace for disruptions to their water supplies as the Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Desalcott) has advised of a planned four-day shutdown of its Desalination Plant at Point Lisas to facilitate maintenance works. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) says the planned shutdown will impact the overall pipe borne water supply to these areas. (LINK). No water for Central, South as desal plant to shut down for 4 days – Trinidad – South AmericaDME GmbH2018-10-02T22:17:08+02:00
‚Small fire‘ put out at Oman’s Barka 2 water plant – Barka – Oman A “small fire” broke out at Oman’s Barka 2 water desalination plant over the weekend, operator SMN Power Holding confirmed. The fire started in the low-voltage (LV) switchgear room of the plant, which has since halted operations. No injuries were caused due to the fire, nor were any hazardous substances released. Civil defence authorities extinguished the fire with powder and carbon dioxide. (LINK). ‚Small fire‘ put out at Oman’s Barka 2 water plant – Barka – OmanDME GmbH2018-10-01T21:21:56+02:00
WETEX, Dubai Solar Show attract world’s largest companies – Dubai – UAE The issue of potable water scarcity around the world has led several companies operating in this sector to invest in research using new technologies for water production and storage, limiting water wastage and rationalising consumption. Global research and developmental efforts have led to a qualitative shift in water desalination, reducing costs, wastewater treatment, and introducing alternative clean energy sources to desalinate water, such as solar power and other innovative technologies. The innovative solutions and advanced technologies relating to water issues are a priority of the 20th Water, Energy, Technology […] WETEX, Dubai Solar Show attract world’s largest companies – Dubai – UAEDME GmbH2018-09-30T19:30:22+02:00
Public wants Perth water to come from desalination plant – Perth – Australia Almost half of people in WA want Perth’s next major source of drinking water to be another desalination plant, the biggest survey of its kind has found. Releasing the results of an 18-month consultation to gauge public views about Perth’s water future, the Water Corporation said desalinated ocean water was by far the most popular choice for the city’s next supply source. (LINK). Public wants Perth water to come from desalination plant – Perth – AustraliaDME GmbH2018-09-29T17:00:56+02:00