On the occasion of the president of the french republic Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco, Veolia and the Kingdom of Morocco signed today a MOA for the establishment of a strategic partnership to develop on an exclusive basis a seawater desalination project that will be the largest in Africa and the second largest in...
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ACWA Power Expands Its Renewable Footprint in Africa and reaffirms as leading investor in the Continent
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 27th October 2024: ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and a pioneer in green hydrogen, has announced that its Redstone Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant in South Africa has reached 50 MW and is set to achieve its full 100 MW capacity in the...
DEWA Engages in Strategic Knowledge Exchange with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on Sustainable Energy and Water Management
A high-level delegation from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) led by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD&CEO of DEWA, met with Richard Katz, President of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners, and Janisse Quiñones, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP),...
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy concludes Safety in Heat campaign for energy sector companies
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has concluded its Safety in Heat campaign, aimed at measuring the compliance of all companies operating in the sector with the midday work ban during the summer period. This decision prohibits work under direct sunlight in open areas between 12:30pm and 3pm and was in effect for three months,...
Welcome to our new Waterleau CEO
The Board and staff of Waterleau are pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Luc Desire as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of WATERLEAU, effective October 21. After 14 years of dedicated service, Bart Goedseels decided to step down from his role and leave the company to take on other challenges. Over the years, Bart...
Orange County Water District receives statewide recognition for excellence in governance
The Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) proudly announces its receipt of the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). This recognition showcases OCWD’s commitment to transparency and governance, establishing it as a leader among California’s water agencies. “Transparency is fundamental to our mission of delivering a reliable, high-quality...
GS Inima and Aquapor sign the contract for the Design, Construction and Operation of the First Desalination Plant in Portugal
A contract was signed yesterday between Águas do Algarve and the consortium made up of GS Inima, Aquapor and Luságua for the design, construction and operation of the Algarve desalination plant in Albufeira. This project, of great strategic importance, will guarantee the supply of drinking water for thousands of inhabitants and will allow crucial economic...
Badajoz combats the effects of droughts by expanding its drinking water supply network
The new infrastructure is set to benefit around 262,000 people across 51 municipalities.A total of EUR 150 million will be invested in the project, which will involve new wastewater treatment plants based on innovative technology, such as ozone treatment, activated carbon filters and sludge lines. The Guadiana River Basin Authority has recently awarded Ayesa three...
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Selects Jacobs to Design and Build Critical New Mexico Water Project
Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to design and build the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant in northwest New Mexico. At a cost of $267 million, the plant is the largest and most important component of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. Prior to the project’s initiation, more than 40...
Sustainable Desalination – How Maturing Solar Tech is Changing Our Approach to Water Crises
22 October 2024