New agreement will pave the way for the development of state-of-the-art desalination technology within the Jeddah Central Project The Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC), the master developer of the Jeddah Central Project and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Waterise, a...
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DEWA uses AI to improve the efficiency of the water network
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has developed several innovations using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency of operations in Dubai’s water network, monitor cyberattacks, leaks, and faults, and isolate and repair them immediately. These innovative solutions also predict malfunctions of smart meters and pumps based on sensor data, in addition to automating the...
Global infrastructure solutions leader joins leading Australian industry as country advances $1.4 billion plan to build a hydrogen industry
Black & Veatch has joined the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) as part of its efforts to accelerate the global shift to zero emission energy and speed the development of a global hydrogen energy economy. CEO of the AHC, Dr Fiona Simon, said one of the strengths of the AHC was the breadth and depth of...
Aquatech: 4 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Industrial Water Operations
Water use for industrial purposes represents a significant portion of the world’s total water use. Despite being a high consumer of water, many industrial end users often experience inefficient water management. Water and wastewater assets are usually non-revenue generating and not core to the primary product being manufactured at the facility. Most plant capital investment...
NEOM launches public exhibition to share the detailed designs of The Line, the city of the future
NEOM is launching an exhibition in Jeddah to share the recently announced designs of THE LINE with the public. The display includes detailed designs, renders and architectural concepts of THE LINE, enabling visitors to better understand the scope and complexity of the project. The exhibition starts on August 1 at the Superdome in Jeddah and...
Veolia and TotalEnergies partner to Build the Largest Solar System for a Desalination Plant in Oman
TotalEnergies and Veolia have signed an agreement to start the construction of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) systems providing power for a desalination plant in Oman, in the city of Sur. The power plant will be located on the site of the Sharqiyah Desalination plant, which is a reference in Oman and in the gulf...
Almar Water Solutions expands its activities in Chile and acquires 50% of the urban services company Aguas San Pedro, S.A.
Aguas San Pedro S.A provides drinking water and sanitation services in the municipal market under concession regime. The goal of this operation is to create a regional platform for urban services, laying the foundations to expand its activities in Chile and Latin America. Almar Water Solutions, a leading company in the development and management of...
Veolia launches an unprecedented program to boost wastewater reuse in France
The initiative aims to develop wastewater reuse at all compatible sewage treatment plants operated by Veolia by installing compact wastewater recycling units. This pioneering circular economy approach will help to scale-up wastewater reuse technology in France. With around 100 plants targeted, the initiative could save around 3 million cubic meters of drinking water, equivalent to...
Aqualia acquires the Saur concessions in Colombia and consolidates its presence in the country
The acquisition of 100% of Saur Colombia SAS includes six concession companies that manage the production and distribution of drinking water and sewerage The operation means that Aqualia will provide service in eleven new municipalities in three departments on the Colombian north coast, in concessions with an average duration of fifteen years After this operation,...
AECOM wins design contract for biosolids upgrade project
The infrastructure consulting firm will serve as the design partner for the Bradford Water Pollution Control Plan Biosolids Upgrade by helping deliver upgrades to waste activated sludge processing. AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, has been awarded a contract to serve as the design partner for the Bradford Water Pollution Control Plant Biosolids Upgrade project...