As the United Nations (UN) marks World Water Day on March 22, 2024, the Saudi Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) stands at the forefront of efforts to address water scarcity and promote international cooperation. This year, in alignment with the UN theme “Water for Peace”, SWCC reaffirms its commitment to fostering collaboration and sustainability in...
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Toray Develops Durable Reverse Osmosis Membrane that Saves Water, Doubles Chemical Resistance, and Halves Replacement and CO2 Emissions
Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed a highly durable reverse osmosis (RO) membrane (see glossary note 1). This innovative offering guarantees the long-term provision of high-quality water. It also maintains the superior removal performance of Toray’s existing membranes vital for reusing industrial wastewater and treating sewage. The new membrane offers double the...
Gradiant Delivers Fast-Track Turnkey Water Treatment System for a Major Integrated Petrochemicals and Refining Complex
Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, today announced the award of a mobile turnkey water treatment system designed to supply demineralized water essential for power generation at a major integrated petrochemicals and refining complex located in Malaysia. The end-user is a global energy company. The mobile treatment system, with a...
Veolia awarded Europe’s largest water management 12-year contract by SEDIF
The Greater Paris Water Authority (SEDIF) selected Veolia for the management of its public drinking water service from 2025 to 2036, considering their offer as the best and most suitable for the challenges defined in their specifications through a vote that took place on January 25, at the end of the tender process. This contract,...
ACWA Power refinances $580m Al Dur Phase II IWPP debt
Saudi-listed Acwa Power, the world’s largest private sector water desalination company, and a leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, has announced the refinancing of $580 million of existing debt for the Al Dur Phase II Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Acwa Power had acted...
5,000+ Orange County Students to Engage in Hands-On Activities during Nation’s Largest Water Education Festival
WHAT: The Children’s Water Education Festival, the nation’s largest event of its kind, is a free field trip for Orange County’s third, fourth and fifth grade students where they engage in hands-on activities that correspond with Next Generation Science Standards and STEAM/STEM education and learn about water, wildlife, science, the environment and more. Hosted by...
WEG supplies electric motors to the barrage of Kef Eddir-Tipaza in Algeria
The motors will be driven 14 elevation pump stations WEG have supplied 33 x W22 and 15 x W50 motors to the Kef Eddir-Tipaza project. The scope of supply includes low and medium voltage motors, ranging from 30 kW to 900 kW and the motors will be applied to 14 elevation pump stations. This water...
Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi report highlights performance of power distribution to industrial sector in the Emirate
The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi’s 2023 report has highlighted the outstanding performance of the emirate’s power grid, according to SAIFI and SAIDI reliability indices, with specific reference to the supply of electricity to industrial zones and companies operating within them. In this context, the success of existing industries and the enablement of future...
Sulzer launches next generation controller for optimized performance of wastewater pumping stations
Network pumping stations invariably encounter challenging conditions, and operators can face an uphill struggle to maintain reliability and low operating costs. BlueLinQ Pro, the latest addition to the Sulzer pump controller lineup, uses an intuitive, quick setup wizard for simplified configuration and uses experience-designed presets to solve complex operating scenarios. Operators can interact seamlessly via...
NX Filtration Signs Key Agreements in Vietnam to Advance Sustainable Water Solutions
NX Filtration is proud to announce significant strides in advancing sustainable water solutions in Vietnam with the signing of two pivotal agreements. These agreements mark a crucial step forward in our commitment to environmental stewardship and the promotion of circular economy principles. In partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Nam Cau Kien...