Solar-powered water desalination plant planned on 63ha Kuwait plot – Kuwait Kuwait plans to launch water desalination projects powered by solar energy on a 63ha plot of land north of Kuwait Bay, according to the director general of Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Dr Samira Omar. The investment plan was revealed on the side-lines of the 13th Gulf Water Conference, held in Kuwait on 12-14 March, 2019. Dr Hamed Al-Azmi, Kuwait’s Minister of Education, said the conference aimed to boost inter-GCC cooperation on water planning projects. GCC countries, including Kuwait, depend on treated seawater for drinking and […] Solar-powered water desalination plant planned on 63ha Kuwait plot – KuwaitDME GmbH2019-03-17T08:11:40+01:00
Saudi’s Acwa Power plans $3bn investment in Egypt – Egypt Saudi-based Acwa Power, a major developer of power and water desalination projects, is set to invest around $3 billion in Egypt’s electricity projects during this year. The utility developer has collaborated with Hassan Allam Holding Company to establish a 2.3-megawatt power plant in Luxor. The power plant, being built at a cost of $2.3 billion, is expected to start the Phase One of the operation in the summer of 2022 and the full commercial operation in the summer of 2023. […] Saudi’s Acwa Power plans $3bn investment in Egypt – EgyptDME GmbH2019-03-16T04:51:54+01:00
Saudi Arabia to change behaviours and cut water consumption by 2030 – Saudi Arabia Saudi Water Forum, organised under the patronage of Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Eng Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsin Al-Fadhli, will be held in Riyadh on 17-19 March, 2019 to tackle Saudi Arabia’s and the region’s anticipated water shortages, as well as help the kingdom to secure water resources for the future. As the forum’s website explains, Saudi Arabia’s per capita water consumption is among the world’s highest, which „is in conflict with the environmental conditions of the kingdom“. Saudi’s average water consumption […] Saudi Arabia to change behaviours and cut water consumption by 2030 – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2019-03-15T12:23:47+01:00
Kuwait calls for updating water desalination tech in GCC states – Kuwait A senior Kuwaiti official called on Tuesday for updating water desalination technology in the GCC countries amid ongoing dependence on the water to secure this vital living resource. GCC states continue to count on desalinating the sea waters and this warrants continuous action for upgrading and nationalizing the desalination technology, in tandem with dedicating attention to scientific research for enhancing the production, trimming the costs and averting adverse impact on the environment, said Minister of Education Dr Hamed Al-Azmi. (LINK). Kuwait calls for updating water desalination tech in GCC states – KuwaitDME GmbH2019-03-13T14:35:54+01:00
UAE spending $1.57bn on power and water projects in Northern Emirates – UAE The UAE has announced that it is allocating $1.57 billion for several water and power projects in the northern emirates. The announcement was made by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. In addition, Sheikh Mohammed approved a $654 million project to build dams and a federal water network that will connect water resources in the northern emirates to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He approved plans to build […] UAE spending $1.57bn on power and water projects in Northern Emirates – UAEDME GmbH2019-03-11T09:07:36+01:00
Dubai at full throttle – Dubai Dubai has changed dramatically over the past three decades, becoming a major business centre with a more dynamic and diversified economy. Its excellent infrastructure, international outlook and liberal government policies are attracting investors in a big way. Paramount to Dubai’s ambition to be a leading global metropolis is reliable power and utilities, which deliver efficiency, flexibility, reliability at a reasonable cost and size. Dubai’s state-of-the-art utilities are led by H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of […] Dubai at full throttle – DubaiDME GmbH2019-03-09T14:16:47+01:00
Nebras Power expands its presence in Jordan’s Power Sector – Nebras Power (Nebras) and its subsidiary Nebras Power Investment Management (NPIM) have entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire AES Corporation’s (AES) stake in three Jordanian power projects together with Mitsui, the Qatari firm announced in a statement on Sunday. Nebras currently owns 24 percent stake in each of the three projects, while Mitsui owns 40 percent. (LINK). Nebras Power expands its presence in Jordan’s Power Sector –DME GmbH2019-03-04T22:07:39+01:00
ACWA Power signs final financial agreements for one of the world’s largest SWRO desalination projects in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia ACWA Power, a leading developer, owner and operator of power generation and water desalination plants, leading a consortium with Saudi Brothers Commercial Company(“SBCC”), announced the successful signing of senior financing and hedging agreements for the SR 2.625 billion (USD 700 million) Rabigh-3 IWP which will generate 600,000 m³/day – making it one of the largest SWRO desalination projects in the world to be built in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The water purchase agreement was signed on 24th of December 2018 by HE Eng. Abdulrahman […] ACWA Power signs final financial agreements for one of the world’s largest SWRO desalination projects in Saudi Arabia – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2019-03-04T12:07:16+01:00
Aqaba forestation project finds support at London initiative – Jordan The Sahara Forest Project (SFP), Bellona Foundation and Ernst & Young (EY) signed a new partnership agreement during the London initiative to boost climate-smart food production and a desert greening project in Jordan using sunlight and seawater. “We are proud to be invited to this important high-level conference in London in order to launch a new milestone agreement for the SFP operations in Aqaba, Jordan”, Frederic Hauge, founder of the Sahara Forest Project, said in statements made available to The Jordan Times. Aqaba forestation project finds support at London initiative – JordanDME GmbH2019-03-03T08:14:32+01:00
Acwa, Huawei in tie-up to develop PV market – Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power, a leader in power and desalination water plants, has signed a global cooperation agreement with Huawei at the recent Sino-Saudi Investment Forum in Beijing to develop the photovoltaic (PV) market. The two firms will apply cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing to PV plant projects to promote the industry’s progress with technological innovation. (LINK). Acwa, Huawei in tie-up to develop PV market – Saudi ArabiaDME GmbH2019-02-27T08:26:20+01:00