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IDRA Announces Opening of the Nomination Period for the IDRA Water Positive Achievement Award, Recognizing Excellence in Sustainable Water Management
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IDRA Announces Opening of the Nomination Period for the IDRA Water Positive Achievement Award, Recognizing Excellence in Sustainable Water Management

In acknowledgment of a profound commitment to sustainable water practices, the Water Positive Achievement Award seeks to honor the corporate water user, utility, or multilateral agency that has demonstrated outstanding efforts in significantly reducing its water footprint and exemplifying a pioneering approach towards being IDRA Water Positive through their water stewardship endeavors. The IDRA Water...

The Future of Desalination: A Q&A with Constanze Simmermacher
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The Future of Desalination: A Q&A with Constanze Simmermacher

As water scarcity challenges intensify due to climate change, the need for reliable, drought-resilient water supplies is increasing worldwide. In response, more communities are embracing the OneWater principle that all water has value and turning to unconventional water sources to meet their supply needs. By adopting desalination solutions, communities can convert seawater and other saline...

Electrical flexibility: Veolia acquires a state-of-the-art power plant in Hungary from Uniper
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Electrical flexibility: Veolia acquires a state-of-the-art power plant in Hungary from Uniper

430 mégawatts complete Veolia’s flexible energy portfolio to meet the needs of resilient power systems. Demand for ancillary services continues to grow, with current flexibility volumes in the EU power system needing to be doubled by 2030 to keep pace with the growth of fluctuating renewable electricity supply1. Veolia, via its Hungarian subsidiary, has signed...

Accelerating Kazakhstan’s Water Security Agenda: Metito to develop Kenderli desalination plant with a capacity of 50,000 m3/day
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Accelerating Kazakhstan’s Water Security Agenda: Metito to develop Kenderli desalination plant with a capacity of 50,000 m3/day

A consortium of Metito, a global provider of intelligent water management solutions, SMK Atameken LLP, Ak Jol Kurylys LLP, and Caspian HES Consulting LLP, has been awarded the contract for the development of a 50,000 m3/day desalination plant in the Mangystau region by Ak Su KMG LLP, a part of the KazMunayGaz holding. Located on...

Orange County Water District Captures Enough Water for 204,000 People during February Storms
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Orange County Water District Captures Enough Water for 204,000 People during February Storms

The Orange County Water District (OCWD, the District) has successfully captured 25,500 acre-feet of water during February storms so far, equivalent to 8.3 billion gallons—enough water for 204,000 people for a year. This significant achievement comes in the wake of a powerful series of storms that brought 7.28 inches of rain to the region, totaling...

Ambassador of Bangladesh to the UAE learns about DEWA’s pioneering projects and initiatives
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Ambassador of Bangladesh to the UAE learns about DEWA’s pioneering projects and initiatives

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed HE Mohammad Abu Jafar, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the UAE. During the meeting, the ambassador learned about DEWA’s pioneering projects and initiatives. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer welcomed the ambassador of Bangladesh and emphasised DEWA’s keenness to strengthen cooperation...

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy Reviews 2023 Performance Results and Reports
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The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy Reviews 2023 Performance Results and Reports

H.E. Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), chaired a meeting attended by several CEOs of water and electricity companies in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on reviewing Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Sector’s performance results and reports for the year 2023, as well as discussing future plans...

DuPont Membranes for Lithium-Brine Purification Named 2024 Edison Awards™ Finalist
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DuPont Membranes for Lithium-Brine Purification Named 2024 Edison Awards™ Finalist

FilmTec™ LiNE-XD nanofiltration elements are a finalist in the Resource Recovery & Environmental Conservation category. DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced that FilmTec™ LiNE-XD nanofiltration membrane elements, the company’s first offering dedicated to lithium brine purification, was named a finalist in the 2024 Edison Awards™ in the Resource Recovery & Environmental Conservation category. Lithium brine purification is...