Egypt’s Countryside Company, Spanish Aqualia ink MoU for 1.5 mln feddan mega project – Egypt The Egyptian Countryside Development Company and Aqualia Egypt singed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday that is targeting a joint cooperation between the two companies regarding establishing water desalination stations and applying smart irrigation systems in the 1.5 million feddan mega project. The MoU was inked by Chairman of the Egyptian Countryside Development Company Amr Abdel-Wahab and Country Manager of Aqualia Egypt Ignacio De La Quintana. According to the MoU, Aqualia will partner with the Egyptian Countryside Development Company in conducting initial research and visibility studies that include carrying […] Egypt’s Countryside Company, Spanish Aqualia ink MoU for 1.5 mln feddan mega project – EgyptDME GmbH2021-05-20T14:58:21+02:00
The drop in the level of the Koudiet Asserdoune dam puts 4 wilayas at risk – Algeria In Algeria, climate change is mainly manifested by the lack of rainfall. In some parts of the country, water resources are poorly exploited. This situation has led to the drying up of the Koudiet Asserdoune dam, which has a storage capacity of 640 million m3. The structure, located on the Isser wadi, is the main source of drinking water for at least four wilayas. Some 4 million people living in the wilayas of Bouira, Médéa, Tizi Ouzou and M’Sila in Algeria are virtually deprived of drinking water. The drop in the level of the Koudiet Asserdoune dam puts 4 wilayas at risk – AlgeriaDME GmbH2021-05-17T16:21:55+02:00
Metito lays out strategy to keep Middle East watered – Egypt The Middle East’s water challenge is summed up in one stark statistic: The region is home to 6 percent of the world’s population but has just 1 percent of its fresh water. Rami Ghandour, managing director of UAE-based water company Metito Utilities, knows these and similar figures by heart. He can tell you how much of the population of Egypt inhabits water-intensive cities (97 percent) and how much water the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region consumes per capita compared to the US (significantly more). Metito lays out strategy to keep Middle East watered – EgyptDME GmbH2021-05-16T16:09:47+02:00
Construction starts at SA’s biggest renewable energy project – South Africa This was announced by ACWA Power, a Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and water desalination plants in 13 countries and the lead shareholder in the Redstone CSP. ACWA Power made the announcement of commencement of the construction on the 100MW Redstone project following achievement of financial close. According to the company, at R11.6 billion total investment, the Redstone project is the largest renewable energy investment in SA to date. (LINK). Construction starts at SA’s biggest renewable energy project – South AfricaDME GmbH2021-05-11T19:53:32+02:00
Egypt seeks alternatives to possible Nile water loss from Ethiopian dam – Egypt CAIRO — Egypt’s Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources revealed May 2 four projects and plans to reduce water waste in the country, counter the growing need for water in the future and help mitigate the negative impact of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on its irrigation system. Masrawy news portal quoted Mohamed Ghanem, spokesman for the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, as saying that they have prepared for all potential scenarios, including worst-case scenarios, by adopting a good management system for every drop of water. He noted that […] Egypt seeks alternatives to possible Nile water loss from Ethiopian dam – EgyptDME GmbH2021-05-10T18:07:54+02:00
A first for village in Kilifi as NGO undertakes fresh water project – Kenya Since independence, Kavunzoni village in Kilifi county has had no fresh water. Residents have to walk for long distances in search of water. School going children are not spared either as a times they have to sacrifice their education and remain at home babysitting their younger siblings as their mothers set out in search of the precious commodity. (LINK). A first for village in Kilifi as NGO undertakes fresh water project – KenyaDME GmbH2021-05-07T15:10:54+02:00
NMB council approves construction of seawater desalination plant – South Africa The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Council has approved the construction of a seawater desalination plant. This decision was taken in a Special Council meeting held on Friday. The decision paves the way for the city’s Infrastructure and Engineering Directorate to enter into a partnership with the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) to proceed with plans to fast track the project, considering the severity of the drought currently facing the city. NMB council approves construction of seawater desalination plant – South AfricaDME GmbH2021-05-01T15:47:01+02:00
Lamu Residents Fault County Over Biting Water Shortage During Ramadhan – Kenya The Muslim faithful in Lamu Island are pushing the county government to urgently address an ongoing water shortage that has hindered crucial activities during the holy month of Ramadhan. Water is essential to Muslims, especially during the evening after breaking the fast. However, many households within Lamu Island have witnessed rampant water shortage with some missing the commodity for over ten days in a row. (LINK). Lamu Residents Fault County Over Biting Water Shortage During Ramadhan – KenyaDME GmbH2021-04-26T15:53:26+02:00
Egypt builds 151 dual, triple sewage treatment plants for EGP 32 bln – Egypt Egypt is constructing 151 dual and triple sewage treatment plants across the country, with a total capacity of five million m3 of water per day, at a cost of EGP 31.59 billion The announcement was made by Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Assem El-Gazzar on Saturday. Other projects include 59 wastewater treatment plants that were built in Upper Egypt to serve 8.3 million people, he added. (LINK). Egypt builds 151 dual, triple sewage treatment plants for EGP 32 bln – EgyptDME GmbH2021-04-25T01:28:48+02:00
Acwa Power signs agreement for 200MW Egypt solar plant – Egypt Acwa Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants in 13 markets, has finalised the project agreements for the 200MW Kom Ombo PV (photovoltaic) plant in Egypt. Construction of the plant is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2021 and upon completion, Kom Ombo PV will cater to the power needs of 130,000 households and offset 336,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year. The signing of the 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA), network connection contract and usufruct agreement was conducted […] Acwa Power signs agreement for 200MW Egypt solar plant – EgyptDME GmbH2021-04-13T15:36:05+02:00