Author: Carl Myers
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EGA plans $272 million power and water plant at Jebel Ali
Mubadala and Dubal Holding are developing a new power and desalination facility at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)’s smelter in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
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US DoE announces $100 million for Energy-Water Desalination Hub
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced $100 million in funding to establish an Energy-Water Desalination Hub.
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Italmatch boosts portfolio with BWA Water Additives buy
Italmatch Chemicals is to acquire BWA Water Additives, adding to its portfolio of chemicals for water treatment and industrial processes.
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IDA extends deadline on papers for World Congress 2019
The International Desalination Association (IDA) has extended the deadline for submitting papers for inclusion at IDA World Congress 2019.
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Va Tech Wabag secures Tunisian desalination project
VA Tech Wabag has secured a contract for a 50,000 m3/d desalination plant in Zarat, Gabes governorate, Tunisia.
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Kenya awards Almar and Aqua Swiss with desalination contracts
Kenya has awarded Almar Water Solutions a 100,000 m3/d desalination plant project in Mombasa and AquaSwiss a 30,000 m3/d project in Likoni.
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Kuwait Fund finances four desalination plants in Egypt
Kuwait Fund is to loan Egypt KWD 15 million ($49 million) to construct four desalination plants in South Sinai governorate.
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Fluence puts $8.4 million into Peru project
Fluence is investing $8.4 million in a seawater desalination plant in Peru to provide process water to industrial clients.
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Water in Mining 2019 to target global mining’s water issues
Water in Mining is introducing its first global conference to address water management challenges within the mining sector.
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Hyflux cut-off for Tuaspring sale is extended a third time
Hyflux has received a third extension from its creditor Malayan Bank on the sale of Tuaspring desalination plant.








