Category: Desalination
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IDA awards recognise Aqualia, Dow, and Dr Frenkel
The International Desalination Association (IDA) has presented awards for excellence in water reuse at the IDA International Water Reuse and Recycling conference in Valencia, Spain.
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‘Legend of the water industry’ Heckmann joins PolyCera board
PolyCera Membranes has appointed Richard Heckmann to its board of directors, to help commercialise its technology and grow the business.
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Public opinion remains a strong barrier to water reuse
The divergence in public opinion on water reuse between people who live in Northern and Southern Europe has emerged as a potential barrier to developing new European-wide water reuse regulations effectively.
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US DoE awards $21 million for solar desalination projects
The US Department of Energy has unveiled funding of $21 million for 14 projects to advance solar-based thermal desalination technologies.
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Foxconn invests $30 million in ZLD to reduce intake from Lake Michigan, US
Taiwanese technology firm Foxconn is investing $30 million in a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) water reuse system at Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park, Wisconsin, US.
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City of Cape Town to tender three water reuse projects
The City of Cape Town has outlined plans to develop three aquifer recharge projects as part of its ongoing drought response plan.
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Mitsui & ACS source finance for Spence copper mine project
Mitsui & Co and ACS Group have secured $560 million in financing for the Spence copper mine desalination plant project in northern Chile, reports Latin Finance.
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PolyCera Membranes raises $9 million to support expansion
PolyCera Membranes has raised $9 million to expand its global manufacturing, research and development, and sales capabilities.
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Nanobubble specialist Moleaer raises capital, seeks people
Moleaer, the California, US-based water technology firm that developed the XTB Nanobubble Generator has raised $6 million to support overseas expansion.
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ADWEA pre-qualifies 25 firms for Taweela desalination project
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) has pre-qualified 25 bidders for its mega desalination project at Taweela.








