Senate legislation would expand COVID-19 projects with Israel to lessen dependence on China – Israel The Senate has introduced legislation to enhance partnerships between American and Israeli companies on COVID-19 projects, thus lessening U.S. dependence on China for life-saving medications and treatments. The bipartisan legislation was introduced on Wednesday as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on a whirlwind eight-hour visit to Israel, criticized China while praising Israel. “You’re a great partner,” Pompeo said in an appearance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before their meeting in Jerusalem. “You share your information, unlike some other countries that try and obfuscate and […] Senate legislation would expand COVID-19 projects with Israel to lessen dependence on China – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-15T10:29:22+02:00
Desalination plant near Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park to get CRZ clearance – India The Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board’s (TWAD) proposal to set up a 60 MLD Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant at Kuthiraimozhi village in Ramanathapuram has been recommended for CRZ clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry after a modified proposal was submitted. The proposal was earlier not cleared owing to the location being within the eco-senstive zone of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, to be precise, only 25 metres from its boundary. The […] Desalination plant near Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park to get CRZ clearance – IndiaDME GmbH2020-05-13T15:28:42+02:00
Pompeo to warn Israel over Chinese involvement in water plant – Israel US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to arrive in Israel on May 13. Though there are many issues on his agenda, one specific topic is particularly sensitive, since it revolves around tiny Israel’s involvement in the worsening clash between Washington and Beijing. The facility, known as Sorek 2, will produce 200 million cubic meters of drinking water per year, raising the total water processed in Israeli desalination plants to 786 million cubic meters per year. The Americans are worried that the […] Pompeo to warn Israel over Chinese involvement in water plant – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-12T11:05:01+02:00
SEA, UoB discuss use of renewable energy in water desalination – Bahrain Manama, May 10 (BNA): President of the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA), Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza, held a virtual meeting with the University of Bahrain (UoB). The remote video meeting, in which Dr. Waheeb Al-Nasser, Dr. Hanan Al-Buflasa, Dr. Mohammed Ridha, Dr. Muammar Talib and Dr. Nour Al-Din Mansour and a number of SEA officials participated, followed up on the developments of the joint SEA- UoB research cooperation agreement on the use of renewable energy in water desalination. Dr. Mirza […] SEA, UoB discuss use of renewable energy in water desalination – BahrainDME GmbH2020-05-11T14:55:32+02:00
Israel’s Azrieli sells desalination subsidiary to Generation Capital – Israel TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Israeli real estate developer Azrieli Group (AZRG.TA) said on Sunday it sold its holdings in GES Global Environment Solutions to Generation Capital (GNRS.TA) for 105 million shekels ($30 million). GES builds and operates seawater desalination facilities as well as industrial, municipal water and wastewater treatment plants. The deal is not expected to have a material effect on the Azrieli’s results, the company said. (LINK). Israel’s Azrieli sells desalination subsidiary to Generation Capital – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-10T13:17:17+02:00
Israel can track coronavirus outbreak through sewage system – Israel Israeli scientists have developed a new methodology to trace the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) virus through the sewage and wastewater systems. After sampling at wastewater treatment plants and in the sewage pipeline of the Tel Aviv area during the coronavirus outbreak, the team confirmed SARS-CoV-2 RNA is present in human waste. They even found a larger concentration in one known outbreak hotspot. (LINK). Israel can track coronavirus outbreak through sewage system – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-07T15:36:42+02:00
Acwa consortium inks deal for $650m Saudi RO desal plant – Saudi Arabia Saudi-based Acwa Power said its consortium with Gulf Investment Corporation and AlBawani Water & Power Company has signed a major water purchase agreement with the Saudi Water Partnership Company for a greenfield sea water reverse osmosis desalination project being built at an investment of $650 million in Jubail city. On completion, the Jubail 3A Independent Water Plant (IWP) will boast a capacity of 600,000 cu m of potable water/day, thus contributing to Saudi efforts to ensure water security. The 25-year agreement was […] Acwa consortium inks deal for $650m Saudi RO desal plant – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-05-04T14:04:16+02:00
US said to question China’s role in bid to construct Israeli desalination plant – United States US officials have questioned a China-tied company’s bid to construct a new desalination plant in Israel and have expressed concerns over the possibility of it winning the tender, Axios reported Saturday. Hutchison Water International is one of two companies to have reached the final stage of the tender to build the Sorek B plant, set to be the largest desalination facility in the world, alongside IDE Technologies. Hutchison is owned by Hong Kong-based holding company CK Hutchison Holdings. US said to question China’s role in bid to construct Israeli desalination plant – United StatesDME GmbH2020-05-03T10:47:37+02:00
ACWA Power consortium to enhance water security in Saudi Arabia with Jubail 3A IWP – Saudi Arabia A consortium led by ACWA Power including Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) and Al Bawani Water & Power Company (Albawani) announced Thursday the signing of a water purchase agreement with the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) for a greenfield sea water reverse osmosis desalination project in Jubail, KSA. The Jubail 3A Independent Water Plant (IWP) will have an investment value of $650 million and a capacity of 600,000 m3 of potable water/day, greatly contributing to Saudi efforts to ensure water security. The 25-year agreement was signed […] ACWA Power consortium to enhance water security in Saudi Arabia with Jubail 3A IWP – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-05-02T16:14:09+02:00
ACCIONA to Build Al Khobar 2 Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia The Saudi publicly owned company Saline Water Conversion Corporation has awarded ACCIONA and its partner RTCC the construction of the Al Khobar 2 desalination plant at Khobar, on the east coast of Saudi Arabia around 400 kilometres from Riyadh. It is a turnkey contract valued at around USD 500 million. The facility will be equipped with reverse osmosis technology and a daily capacity of more than 600,000 cubic meter, making it one of the biggest in the country and the largest RO plant under EPC […] ACCIONA to Build Al Khobar 2 Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-05-01T15:25:59+02:00