The Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has reached unprecedented heights in desalination, earning nine Guinness World Records. These include the world’s largest water desalination plant and lowest energy consumption in desalination globally. SWCC’s commitment to innovation and sustainability offers hope in addressing water scarcity, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Imagine turning the vast, saline...
Next generation energy technology provider Kraken Technologies is teaming up with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PSJC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to launch a pilot project to trial the Kraken platform with TAQA’s power and water customers in the UAE. This program supports TAQA’s...
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) has announced its selection of CDM Smith and its teaming partners to support the Authority in the comprehensive refurbishment of the Deer Island Treatment Plant (DITP) digestion system, providing for resilient and secure wastewater treatment operations over the next two decades. The DITP has been the centerpiece of the...
The absence of rain caused a notable drop in the levels of water available for irrigation of plants and crops on the island, which put at risk the main economic engine of the island. A seawater desalination plant in container format with 1,200 m3/day of product water was installed in record time in the municipality...
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been ranked the third most valuable utility brand in the Middle East and the third fastest growing brand in the UAE according to the annual report issued by ‘Brand Finance’ for the strongest and most valuable brands in the world in 2022. The report underlined the remarkable success...
Jacobs (NYSE:J) was appointed by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to provide professional engineering services for the development of the new greasy waste (GWTF) and food waste treatment facilities (FWTF) to maximize energy and resource recovery at the Changi Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP). To be co-located with the CWRP, the new facilities will boost Singapore’s...
Contract for approx. US$1.0M is for 24 SUBRE MABR towers to increase existing plant capacity by 33% while preserving treatment quality First SUBRE upgrade in China expands plant capacity without increasing plant footprint Current 5 Year Plan indicates significant demand in China to upgrade existing wastewater treatment plants with energy-efficient solutions. Fluence Corporation (ASX:FLC) is pleased...
Dubai is planning to list its main utility by April, in what will likely be the city’s biggest initial public offering since DP World in 2007. “I think we’ll be ready before Ramadan,” Dubai Electricity & Water Authority Chief Executive Officer Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer told Bloomberg when asked about the timing of the proposed...
The Saudi National Water Strategy (NWS 2030), in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030, recognizes the critical importance of ensuring sustainable development of the Kingdom’s water resources while providing affordable high-quality services. Amongst the key goals under NWS 2030 are i) to reduce the water demand supply gap in the Kingdom; and ii) to provide...
Published on IDRA Global Connections Winter 2021 Issue By Carlos Vázquez Cobos and Eduardo Orteu Berrocal The construction of a largescale dam can contribute to the achievement of various Sustainable Development Goals by addressing the scarcity of this resource, serving as a structural solution for flood management and producing renewable energy (hydroelectric). Nonetheless, on occasion,...
