In accordance with the commitments made to the Moroccan competition authorities, Veolia announces that it has reached an agreement with the Moroccan authorities for the sale to Société Régionale Multiservices Casablanca-Settat of its entire stake in Lydec, acquired during the takeover of Suez in 2022. Lydec is in charge of the delegated management of public...
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GS Inima Brazil acquires stakes in Utilitas, responsible for the supply, treatment and destination of industrial water for the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex
GS Inima in Brazil agreed with Marquise Infraestructure, recognized for its large infrastructure works in Brazil, including the construction of the largest seawater desalination plant for human consumption in Latin America, located in Fortaleza (CE), the purchase of shares of Utilitas, a company that operates in the field of infrastructure works in basic sanitation, water...
Hydrogenerator set supplied by WEG powers small hydroelectric plant
WEG supplied two turbines and generators sets for this SHPP located in Paraná, Brazil Small Hydroelectric Plants (“SHPPs”) are considered excellent renewable energy resources and represent around 3% of the Brazilian electricity matrix, representing 6.7 GW, according to the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL). In this important segment, WEG supplied two 5,226 kW Francis turbines...
Request for Proposals for RIYADH – QASSIM IWTP has been issued
SWPC is pleased to announce that the RFP for RIYADH – QASSIM IWTP has been issued to the pre-qualified bidders with a length of 859 Km, which will supply Riyadh and Qassim regions and its related governorates with 685,000 m3 per day of potable water. Additionally, the project includes storage tanks with total capacity of...
Sacyr-Ferrovial JV to renew the Torrevieja desalination plant for €89 million
The plant will increase desalinated water output by 50% to 120 hm3 per year. The contract includes the facility’s operation and maintenance for four years. The Board of directors of Acuamed has awarded the JV comprising Sacyr Water (40%), Sacyr Construction (10%), Cadagua, Ferrovial’s water unit (40%), and Ferrovial Construction (10%) the contract to expand,...
Partanna and KAUST to advance ‘superfast’ CO2 absorbing materials through R&D partnership
Partanna’s carbon negative concrete is already being deployed throughout the Kingdom. R&D project aims to identify new processes that will enable the ultrafast absorption of CO2 from the atmosphere. By combining Partanna’s materials science expertise, and KAUST’s innovative Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, both parties aim to delink Saudi Arabia’s development from pollution. Materials science...
CEO of ACWA Power hosts United Nations Secretary General and dignitaries at Tashkent Riverside Project site
The visit by His Excellency António Guterres further highlights ACWA Power’s role as a global leader in driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Tashkent, Uzbekistan; 03 July 2024: ACWA Power was honoured to host His Excellency António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, along with His Excellency Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, Minister of Energy...
Google and ENGIE strengthen their partnership through Power Purchase Agreements in Belgium
Google and ENGIE have just signed a series of new Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPAs) for which ENGIE will provide more than 118 MW of renewable power to Google’s digital infrastructure portfolio in Belgium. ENGIE, a global reference in low-carbon energy and services, will support the operations and the expansion of Google in Belgium, thanks to...
New water source in Djarindjin marks brighter future
Water Corporation General Manager Customer and Community Karen Willis, Djarindjin Heritage Monitor Andrew Sampi, Water Minister Simone McGurk, and Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna at the new borefield Djarindjin first to receive a new water source under community-led water services upgrade program for Aboriginal communities Initial tranche of $32.4 million investment in improved water infrastructure First...
The Saudi Water Authority Initiates Advanced Technology to Produce Calcium Carbonate with 97% Purity
The Saudi Water Authority has initiated the implementation of advanced technology to produce calcium carbonate with a purity of 97%. Represented by its research division, Water Technologies Innovation Institute & Research Advancement (WTIIRA), the Saudi Water Authority is pioneering an innovative technology to maximize the use of cement factory by-products (ash material) and desalination water...