U.S. EPA highlights the need for wastewater infrastructure in letter to Congress
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented a report to Congress on May 13, 2024 outlining the necessary investments in clean water infrastructure, including upgrades for wastewater and stormwater systems, over the next two…
How digitization contributes to global water sustainability goals
Water is an essential resource for many industries, but it faces various challenges that threaten its availability. How can digital technology contribute to enhancing water sustainability?
Industries worldwide utilize water for a variety…
HELIOVIS AG IMPLEMENTS SOLAR-THERMAL DESALINATION PLANT IN OMAN’S OIL FIELD
Austria's Heliovis AG is preparing to start operating a solar-thermal desalination plant in the Qarat al Milh region of Oman, as recently announced on social media.
This initiative, carried out for ARA Petroleum in Oman, represents a…
AFTER ANOTHER RECORD YEAR, BLUEWATER BIO FURTHER REINFORCES GROWTH TRAJECTORY WITH £33 MILLION…
Bluewater Bio has continued to experience impressive growth year on year, and has recently secured a significant contract worth £33 million for the upgrade of the North Sitra wastewater treatment works.
This adds to their previous…
Ofwat proposes £100M Water Efficiency Fund to promote more sustainable water use
Ofwat has released its second public consultation on a £100m Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) aimed at helping people reduce their water usage and save money on their bills over a five-year period.
The WEF is scheduled to launch in 2025 and…
Aura Power secures £10 million funding from Novuna
Aura Power has successfully secured a £10 million debt facility with Novuna Business Finance, a part of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC.
This partnership is intended to support Aura Power's projects from early development to the operational…
Veolia secures $320M contract for UAE’s energy-efficient desalination plant
Veolia, a global leader in water technology, will provide essential technology for the Hassyan seawater desalination plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), through its subsidiary SIDEM.
This project, commissioned by Dubai…
EQT proposes acquisition of Swedish renewables developer OX2 for $1.5bn
EQT, a Swedish private equity company, has put forward a recommended cash offer to purchase OX2, a fellow Swedish renewable energy developer.
The offer, made through the EQT Infrastructure VI fund by Otello BidCo AB2, is to buy all…
Nama PWP wins $325 million deal for Ghubrah 3 desalination plant in Oman
Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) of Oman has been awarded a contract worth RO 125 million (about $325 million) to build the Ghubrah 3 desalination plant, as reported by Zawya.
With an estimated daily production…
Dubai municipality unveils smart marine scraper for water pollution control
Dubai Municipality has introduced its newest environmental advancement, the intelligent marine scraper, as part of its ongoing efforts towards sustainability, according to the Government of Dubai Media Office.
Developed locally by…