Acciona to build its fourth reverse osmosis desalination plant in KSA – Saudi Arabia Acciona has announced that it has won a $500 million contract from Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) to build its fourth desalination plant in Saudi Arabia. The Al Khobar 2 reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plant will be built in partnership with Al Rashid Trading and Contracting Company (RTCC). To be located on the east coast of Saudi Arabia around 400 km from Riyadh, the facility will have a daily capacity of more than 600,000 cu. m., making it one of the biggest […] Acciona to build its fourth reverse osmosis desalination plant in KSA – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-04-28T11:30:52+02:00
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy Issues 2019 Annual Technical Report – UAE The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has issued the 2019 Annual Technical Report for Water, Wastewater and Electricity Sectors in Abu Dhabi, as part of its role as the regulating body, in charge of driving improvement in the technical performance of the energy sector. The aim is to enable the sector to play its critical part in driving the energy transition with improved efficiency and security of supply, while contributing to socio-economic growth and environmental sustainability. The report features performance indicators for the water, electricity, […] Abu Dhabi Department of Energy Issues 2019 Annual Technical Report – UAEDME GmbH2020-04-26T10:37:51+02:00
Veolia Oman mobilises to maintain water, waste services – Oman Since the beginning of the crisis, global water solutions specialist Veolia has put in place business continuity plans specific to each country that focus primarily on producing and supplying drinking water and treating wastewater, preserving waste collection operation, safeguarding energy management activities in cooling networks, performing industrial on-site services to ensure industrial continue to operate and upholding its activities processing hazardous waste, which is vital to maintaining key industrial operations. In Oman, the men and women of Veolia who are highly experienced in managing crisis, […] Veolia Oman mobilises to maintain water, waste services – OmanDME GmbH2020-04-23T16:52:41+02:00
Saudi nuclear projects can meet desalination needs and generate jobs – Saudi Arabia The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) published a new commentary that explores the Saudi nuclear energy project. The paper said that establishing a nuclear sector in Saudi Arabia would lead to lower unemployment, increase average wages, and help the Kingdom in meeting its desalination needs.“Nuclear desalination makes sense for Saudi Arabia, as it falls far below the water poverty line, as defined by the UN, at 2,000 cubic meters per capita,” according to the KAPSARC paper. Saudi nuclear projects can meet desalination needs and generate jobs – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-04-22T09:42:34+02:00
SEWA chairman says emirate has developed a comprehensive plan to ensure provision and continuity of water supplies to residents – UAE Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) is developing a comprehensive plan to ensure the provision and continuity of water supplies for the emirate’s residents, on par with the highest levels of availability, reliability and quality, the authority’s chairman has said. In a statement released by SEWA, Dr Rashid Alleem said that Sharjah’s water networks extend for more than 3,500km and that production reaches 110 million gallons per day across the emirate, including 90 million gallons during the day. “The authority is making […] SEWA chairman says emirate has developed a comprehensive plan to ensure provision and continuity of water supplies to residents – UAEDME GmbH2020-04-20T11:49:38+02:00
Saudi Arabia issues RFP for 380kV Substation at Jubail 3B IWP – Saudi Arabia Developers of Jubail 3B Indepent Water Producer Project (IWP), which is under bidding stage issued the RFP for 380kV Substation and 380kV Transmission line package. The Planned capacity of the Jubail 3B IWP is 570,000 m3/day. The plant will be designed using Reverse Osmosis seawater desalination technology. The desalination plant will be located in Jubail area, eastern region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (LINK). Saudi Arabia issues RFP for 380kV Substation at Jubail 3B IWP – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-04-19T16:27:39+02:00
Dubai’s DEWA applies precautionary measures as it continues to deliver services – UAE Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has undertaken a set of precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of its customers and staff. This is in line with Dubai Government’s efforts to provide the highest level of protection against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). DEWA has ensured the continuity of its delivery of electricity and water services, according to the highest standards of availability, reliability, and efficiency. DEWA’s staff have undergone training programmes to use technological tools and channels in […] Dubai’s DEWA applies precautionary measures as it continues to deliver services – UAEDME GmbH2020-04-15T13:47:58+02:00
Beijing water operator reports revenue gains in 2019 – China Beijing Capital Co Ltd, the world’s fifth-largest and the country’s second-largest water operator, reported revenue of more than 14.9 billion yuan in 2019, 20 percent up compared with the same period in the previous year. Total profit reached 1.598 billion yuan ($227.17 million), up 25 percent year-on-year. Environmental business revenue reached 14.6 billion yuan, 98 percent of total revenue. Business relating to water affairs witnessed a year-on-year increase of 29 percent, and solid waste business was up 15 percent. The company said […] Beijing water operator reports revenue gains in 2019 – ChinaDME GmbH2020-04-13T15:29:12+02:00
Doosan Vina exports desalination equipment to Bahrain – Bahrain Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam (Doosan Vina) has exported three huge desalination devices with a total weight of over 2,000 tonnes to Bahrain, a company representative announced on April 7. The three devices – Evaporator, Final-Effect, and Seawater Heater – are part of the Bapco MED project in Bahrain that Doosan Vina signed with Samsung Engineering Construction Limited in October 2018. They will be used to heat and desalinate seawater into distilled water at Bapco. (LINK). Doosan Vina exports desalination equipment to Bahrain – BahrainDME GmbH2020-04-08T11:23:05+02:00
Spain’s Abengoa to build large scale desalination plant in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia Abengoa S.A. has been selected, in a consortium with engineering and construction company SEPCOIII, to construct a 600,000-m3/d desalination plant for Acwa Power. The value of Abengoa’s scope in the project exceeds $200 million Specifically, the company will be responsible for the engineering, supply and construction of the Jubail 3A reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plant, in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia, in the northeast of the country. With a capacity of 600,000 m3/d, this plant will be the second […] Spain’s Abengoa to build large scale desalination plant in Saudi Arabia – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2020-04-06T14:44:15+02:00