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
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
Dh3.4m prize offered to improve water desalination – UAE Entrepreneurs are being offered Dh3.4 million in prize money to help reduce the amount of brine produced at desalination plants. The UAE government has combined with the private sector to launch Rethink Brine in an effort to solve the issue. Officials hope the challenge will encourage more researchers and scientists to develop new ways to tackle the problem. (LINK). Dh3.4m prize offered to improve water desalination – UAEDME GmbH2020-03-22T17:00:56+01:00
TAQA revenue stays stable at $4.79bn in 2019 – Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), a leading global energy company with operations in 11 countries, said the total group revenues were stable at Dh17.6 billion ($4.79 billion) in 2019 (down 1% versus 2018). It said the group had achieved strong operational performance for the year with increased production levels across its businesses: power, water, oil and gas. „This helped ensure continued financial profitability for the group for a third consecutive year, despite more challenging market conditions for the oil and gas industry,“ the company […] TAQA revenue stays stable at $4.79bn in 2019 – Abu DhabiDME GmbH2020-03-20T11:10:26+01:00
GCC leading the world in water desalination efforts – Asia The GCC is leading the world in desalination with the UAE and Saudi Arabia being market leaders, according to data published ahead of the second edition of MENA Desalination Projects Conference which will take place on March 10, 11 in Abu Dhabi. In Oman, desalination market has been expanding by 5 per cent per year. The country has a total of nine large desalination plants, plus 47 small plants all of which supply about 86 per cent of the country’s potable water. GCC […] GCC leading the world in water desalination efforts – AsiaDME GmbH2020-03-01T21:21:13+01:00
DEWA receives world’s lowest tariff of 0.306 USD for Hassyan desalination plant – UAE Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received with world’s lowest water levelised tariff of 0.306 USD per cubic metre for its 120 Million Gallons Per Day (MIGD) Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plant. The project is DEWA’s first Independent Water Producer (IWP) model project. DEWA has adopted the IWP procurement model for the Hassyan desalination plant following the success of the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park projects. The Project will […] DEWA receives world’s lowest tariff of 0.306 USD for Hassyan desalination plant – UAEDME GmbH2020-02-27T23:56:28+01:00
GCC Countries Leading the World in Desalination with Around 40% of Total – UAE The GCC is leading the world in desalination with the UAE and KSA being market leaders, according to data published ahead of the second edition of MENA Desalination Projects Conference taking place on 10-11 March 2020 at Jumeirah Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. GCC countries have the highest global water desalination capacity of 81%, producing around 40% of the total world water desalination. KSA is responsible for about one-fifth of global production and leads the world in the volume of desalinated water it produces which makes up […] GCC Countries Leading the World in Desalination with Around 40% of Total – UAEDME GmbH2020-02-25T15:52:27+01:00
GivePower and Zero Mass Water win awards – Dubai The US-based companies GivePower foundation and Zero Mass Water won the first and third place, respectively in the Innovative Projects Award – Small Projects category, at the 2nd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has awarded the winners at a special event held in Dubai. GivePower Foundation won first place in the Innovative Projects Award – Small Projects category that is worth $120,000. Give Power’s project, Blu Drop Solar Water […] GivePower and Zero Mass Water win awards – DubaiDME GmbH2020-02-10T09:20:01+01:00
Dubai adds innovation to destination status – UAE Over the years, Dubai’s rapid transformation has put it at the forefront of key sectors of the global economy. A strong focus on innovation is now further boosting the city’s economic diversification and in turn enhancing Dubai’s status as an international meetings hub. Taking its lead from the UAE National Strategy for Advanced Innovation, Dubai is today building a reputation for its knowledge base and the visionary strategies of its leaders, put in place to accelerate innovation across key sectors, including renewable energy, transport, education, health, […] Dubai adds innovation to destination status – UAEDME GmbH2020-01-19T20:17:24+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