Author: Water. Desalination + reuse
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US EPA postpones compliance date on power plant effluent
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has postponed by two years the compliance date for new rules on effluent discharge from power plants.
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South Korea and Oman sign MoU on desalination
Middle East Desalination Research Centre (MEDRC) and South Korea’s Agency of Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on desalination.
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FCC Aqualia and Orascom win $320 million Cairo reuse project
FCC Aqualia and Orascom have won a $320 million contract to design, build and operate a wastewater reuse plant in Cairo, Egypt.
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Honolulu extends Veolia’s contract on water reuse plant
Honolulu Board of Water Supply (HBWS) has extended its contract with Veolia to operate Honoluiuli Water Reclamation Facility until 2038.
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Interview: Henry Charrabe, Fluence Corp
Henry Charrabe, newly appointed chief executive of Fluence Corporation, the company formed in July by the merger of RWL Water and Emefcy, has worked for the business’ major investor Ronald Lauder for 16 years.
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WaterReuse awards recognise people and projects
The WateReuse Association has unveiled its annual award winners of people and projects that have made significant contributions to water reuse.
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Hydrochem wins $16 million in arbitration over Salalah dispute
Sepco III of China has been ordered to pay $16 million to Hydrochem in relation to disputes arising out of an engineering and procurement contract on Salalah Independent Power and Water Project, Oman.
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Kuwait appoints advisors on Az Zour North share sale
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) has appointed a consortium led by NBK Capital as advisor and offering manager on the sale of shares in Az Zour North, reports Arab Times.
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Irma hits power supply to Consolidated desal plants in BVI
Hurricane Irma has cut the power supply to desalination plants operated by Consolidated Water on the British Virgin Islands.
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Malta to redevelop defunct desalination facility on Gozo island
A defunct desalination facility on Malta’s Gozo island is to be redeveloped and brought back into use.








