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
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
U.S.-Israel consortium launches $21.4 million initiative to develop water-energy technologies Northwestern University and BGN Technologies, the technology transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), announced today the initiation of a U.S.-Israel consortium led by both universities for the development of new technologies to solve global water challenges. The multi-institutional, international program, called the Collaborative Water-Energy Research Center (CoWERC), has a total budget of $21.4 million, including a $9.2 million grant over 5 years from the U.S. Department of Energy and Israel’s Ministry of Energy together with the Israel Innovation Authority. CoWERC is part of […] U.S.-Israel consortium launches $21.4 million initiative to develop water-energy technologiesDME GmbH2020-03-11T18:24:09+01:00
Israel launches tenders for desalination, solar power plants – Israel The inter-ministerial tenders committees for seawater desalination and solar power plants invited companies to declare their interest in establishing a new desalination facility in the Western Galilee and a large power plant near Dimona on Wednesday. The publication of pre-qualification tender forms for the construction and operation of the desalination plant, located north of Acre, follows the government’s approval of a strategic plan in June 2018 to cope with the impact of long-term drought. The plant will be capable of producing […] Israel launches tenders for desalination, solar power plants – IsraelDME GmbH2020-01-23T14:41:03+01:00
Israel is hoarding the Jordan River – The Palestinians and Jordan Need their Share – Israel Two areas farmed by Israelis for more than 50 years have recently been returned to neighbouring Jordan. The first, al Ghamr (known in Israel as Zofar), is located south of the Dead Sea in the Naqab/Negev desert. The second, al Baqura (Naharayim) is found at the fertile point where a major tributary joins the Jordan River. The association with water bodies is no coincidence: neither land would have been occupied in the first place were it not for the water that the […] Israel is hoarding the Jordan River – The Palestinians and Jordan Need their Share – IsraelDME GmbH2019-12-21T15:51:02+01:00
US chemical giant DuPont acquires Israeli desalination start-up – Israel American chemical giant DuPont has signed an agreement to acquire Israeli-founded desalination start-up Desalitech. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2008, Desalitech specializes in closed circuit reverse osmosis (CCRO) desalination technology for industrial and municipal water users, promising increased water purification and reuse. The start-up has been headquartered in Massachusetts since 2013 and has an office in Kfar Saba. (LINK). US chemical giant DuPont acquires Israeli desalination start-up – IsraelDME GmbH2019-12-15T23:13:01+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
Pics: Jagan visited H2ID Desalination facility in Israel – Israel The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy visited today the H2ID Desalination facility in Hadera, Israel. The Deputy Chief of Indian Mission in Tel Aviv Sri Tshering accompanied him. The plant authorities who called on the Chief Minister earlier gave him a brief presentation on the desalination mechanism and the economy/ costs associated with the project. (LINK). Pics: Jagan visited H2ID Desalination facility in Israel – IsraelDME GmbH2019-08-04T15:18:03+02:00
1,000 protest a planned desalination plant in northern Israel – Israel 1,000 residents of Acre and the Mateh Asher regional council protested on Thursday against the decision to build a desalination plant in the area, according to Channel 13. Heavy traffic was reported as protestors blocked the Lohamei HaGeta’ot junction.The protestors are fighting against the decision to build the desalination plant in the middle of agricultural land and near residential areas and housing for soldiers. According to design principles, these types of plants are supposed to be built in industrial areas or […] 1,000 protest a planned desalination plant in northern Israel – IsraelDME GmbH2019-07-30T16:33:11+02:00