Water-scarce Gulf countries bank on desalination, at a cost – Oman SUR: “We have water, and it’s the most important thing in a house,” says Abdullah Al-Harthi from the port city of Sur in Oman, a country that relies on desalination plants. But for Oman and the other Gulf countries dominated by vast and scorching deserts, obtaining fresh water from the sea comes at a high financial and environmental cost. In Sur, south of the capital Muscat, water for residents and businesses comes from a large desalination plant that serves […] Water-scarce Gulf countries bank on desalination, at a cost – OmanDME GmbH2019-12-12T05:19:50+01:00
IDE Technologies signs contract with Water- en Energiebedrijf Bonaire N.V. (WEB) and will provide state-of-the-art PROGREEN desalination plant – Israel IDE Technologies, a world leader in desalination and water treatment solutions, today announced it has been awarded the contract to design and build an IDE PROGREEN™ Chemical-Free Desalination Plant on the island of Bonaire by Water- en Energiebedrijf Bonaire N.V. (WEB). The project builds off the success of more than 30 years of business between the two companies, with the latest expansion in the partnership seeing IDE Technologies providing desalinated water via its chemical-free desalination technology. The construction of the new […] IDE Technologies signs contract with Water- en Energiebedrijf Bonaire N.V. (WEB) and will provide state-of-the-art PROGREEN desalination plant – IsraelDME GmbH2019-12-10T23:08:03+01:00
EMS Mekorot eyes global market for Israeli water expertise – Israel Founded in 1937 prior to the establishment of the State of Israel, national water company Mekorot has played a critical role in developing and sustaining the Jewish state. From transporting fresh water from the Sea of Galilee to isolated communities in the state’s early years, to pioneering desalination efforts and other water technologies, the government-owned company is recognized worldwide for its advanced capabilities. EMS Mekorot Projects, a subsidiary established in 1961, has long-served as Mekorot’s executional and operational arm for a wide range […] EMS Mekorot eyes global market for Israeli water expertise – IsraelDME GmbH2019-12-08T18:32:08+01:00
Foundation stone laid for 100 MLD desalination plant – India Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani laid the foundation stone for the country’s first desalination plant having a capacity of 100 MLD at Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) in Bharuch district on 30 November 2019. The plant is estimated to entail an investment of Rs 881 crore. The water from the plant will be supplied to industries in Dahej. Eight desalination plants will come up in Gujarat where sea water will be converted and made fit for industries, agriculture and drinking purpose. The […] Foundation stone laid for 100 MLD desalination plant – IndiaDME GmbH2019-12-06T14:33:35+01:00
International Desalination Association Partners with SWCC – Saudi Arabia The International Desalination Association is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Saline Water Conversion Cooperation (SWCC) for the International Workshop on Innovations in Ocean Brine Mining for Rare Metals and Minerals, taking place April 8-9, 2020, in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Organized by the Desalination Technologies Research Institute of SWCC under the patronage of the Ministry of the Environment, Water, and Agriculture of KSA, the workshop aims to provide a forum for expert scientists, applied researchers, practitioners, and innovators to share their latest technologies and experience of mineral and […] International Desalination Association Partners with SWCC – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2019-12-04T21:57:10+01:00
Iran Desalination Capacity to Reach Half Million cm/d S ixty desalination plants produce 250,000 cubic meters of water per day in the coastal regions, namely Khuzestan, Hormozgan and Bushehr, deputy chief engineer with the National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company said. “Twenty-five desalination facilities are under construction in Mazandaran, Sistan-Baluchestan, Semnan, Alborz, Isfahan, Kerman and Ilam provinces,” ISNA quoted Shahin Pakrouh as saying on Sunday. (LINK). Iran Desalination Capacity to Reach Half Million cm/dDME GmbH2019-12-03T20:30:28+01:00
Funding secured for $800m Umm Al Quwain desalination plant A consortium has achieved the financial closure for the largest desalination project in Umm Al Quwain. The group consisting of ACWA Power and MDC Power Holding Company, along with the Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA) has funds in place for the 150 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) Umm Al Quwain independent water project. The $800 million project is mainly funded by a syndicate of seven international and local lenders who will provide $680 million senior debt. Funding secured for $800m Umm Al Quwain desalination plantDME GmbH2019-12-01T14:18:19+01:00
SWCC awards EPC contract for water network project in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a water transmission pipeline project to Saudi Services for Electro-Mechanic Works Company. State-owned SWCC is responsible for developing and operating power and desalination plants and supplying various regions in the Kingdom with desalinated water, according to its website. „The EPC contract for Water Transmission System Package B1 from Al Khobar to Dammam/Jamiah was awarded last week to Saudi Services for Electro-Mechanic Works Company,“ […] SWCC awards EPC contract for water network project in Saudi Arabia – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2019-11-28T13:25:33+01:00
Hyflux reaches $290m deal with Middle Eastern savior – Singapore Embattled water company Hyflux said Tuesday that it has reached a restructuring agreement with United Arab Emirates-based utility company Utico, which will invest 400 million Singapore dollars ($290 million) and acquire a 95% stake in the Singapore company. The announcement came as Hyflux faces the deadline for its $2 billion debt moratorium on Dec. 2. The company is to explain the progress of the restructuring negotiations at a court hearing this Friday Nov. 29, where it will seek another extension of the moratorium. Of the […] Hyflux reaches $290m deal with Middle Eastern savior – SingaporeDME GmbH2019-11-26T16:13:33+01:00
South Korea ready to support Egypt’s desalination plans: ambassador – Egypt South Korea plans to support Egypt’s plans to implement desalination projects, the Korean ambassador to Egypt, Yeocheol Yoon, told Daily News Egypt, asserting, “we hope that Egypt’s negotiations with Ethiopia about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will go well, yet water demand in Egypt is still high.” Desalination is the way to go for Egypt, the ambassador noted, adding that Korean companies have a strong expertise in desalination. Egypt is working very hard to face water shortage issues through alternative solutions, President […] South Korea ready to support Egypt’s desalination plans: ambassador – EgyptDME GmbH2019-11-20T20:45:24+01:00