Abstract: Desalination is an invaluable solution for the global water crisis, particularly in arid regions. As the industry is already matured, there are few opportunities for new breakthrough technologies or cost-saving innovations. However, Filtersafe has found one such opportunity: replacing the cartridges that protect the RO membranes with automatic, self-cleaning filters. This article is a...
Project strengthens Singapore’s water resilience and used water management system Jacobs (NYSE:J) was appointed by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, through a competitive bid process, to provide professional engineering services for the development of the new Kranji Water Reclamation Plant (WRP). With upcoming major residential and industrial developments in northern Singapore, the new Kranji WRP...
Capture6, a water-positive carbon removal company, and Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, a global leader in solving the toughest water, wastewater and process challenges, today announced a global collaboration agreement to help address both the cause and symptoms of climate change by deploying carbon dioxide (CO₂) removal facilities with integrated water management systems. According to...
The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) announced that about one billion liters of fresh water were pumped into Mecca and the Holy Sites during the Day of Tarwiyah, June 13th, as part of its operational plan to provide a secure and sustainable supply of water for pilgrims during Hajj season 1445 AH. SWA is tirelessly working...
Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research center and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has appointed Dr. Chaouki Kasmi as its first Chief Innovation Officer. In his new role, Dr. Kasmi will oversee the development and implementation of TII’s research and innovation strategies, ensuring a strong...
Finnish forest industry company Metsä Group has entered into a cooperation with international technology group ANDRITZ to explore the integration of carbon capture into a bioproduct mill. This integration would be the first of its kind worldwide and would not only enable the removal of CO2 from the flue gas, but also create a basis...
The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) announces the nomination period for IDRA 2024-2026 Board of Directors Election will open on August 5, 2024 until September 24, 2024 Schedule: Promotion of Nomination: March 1st, 2024 Opening of Nomination Period: August 5, 2024 Deadline to Nominate: September 24, 2024 Voting Opens: September 25, 2024 Voting Closes: November 13, 2024 Online Ballot...
European Union – Jordan Business Forum– Jordan Phosphates Mines Company (JPMC), one of the world’s largest phosphate producers, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Waterise, a pioneering Norwegian start-up specialising in deep sea environmentally friendly desalination. Together, they will embark on an ambitious deep sea desalination project in the Gulf of Aqaba to...
AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has been appointed by Southern Water, a major UK water utility, to deliver asset management, program and project management services on its Professional Services Framework. The Company has been appointed to two lots on the Framework, which will realize Southern Water’s largest and most ambitious business...
The construction industry is one of the greatest sources of carbon emissions, accounting for approximately 39% of CO2 produced globally. And whilst transport and construction processes make up a large amount of this figure, cement alone is responsible for 9% of global carbon emissions. As the urgent need for sustainability becomes increasingly clear, both emerging...
