Category: Projects
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George Tchobanoglous introduces a synthesis of research on direct potable reuse
Direct potable reuse (DPR) is defined as the introduction of advanced treated water into the raw water supply upstream of a drinking water treatment facility or, under special conditions, directly into a potable water supply distribution system.
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Hyflux to deliver Suez Canal project as BOO not EPC
Hyflux is to develop the Ain Sokhna integrated water and power plant project in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone on a build own operate basis.
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Switchgear damage delays VDP re-energisation
Victorian Desalination Plant operator AquaSure has confirmed that work is underway to repair a switchgear that was damaged during re-energisation of the plant.
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Sovereign funds back private utility Utico in UAE
Asma Capital has paid $147 million for a "significant minority stake" in Utico, the United Arab Emirates’ only private utility, reports Reuters.
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IDA Fellowship Award goes to Holly Johnson Churman
The International Desalination Association (IDA) has awarded its Fellowship Award 2016-17 to Holly Johnson Churman, technology manager at Water Standard.
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Hitachi Zosen takes a majority stake in Osmoflo
Hitachi Zosen is to buy a majority stake in Australia’s Osmoflo Holdings, with Osmoflo becoming a subsidiary of Hitachi Zosen.
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Keppel to build and operate Singapore’s fourth desal plant
Keppel has beaten 15 local and international bidders for a contract to build Singapore’s fourth desalination plant at Marina East.
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Top 10 most read stories of 2016
It was a big year for desalination and water reuse, with two major businesses up for sale, and mega plants grabbing the headlines. We present our top 10 most read stories of 2016.
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"We’re now at more than $100 million revenue." Doug Brown, AquaVenture chairman and CEO
AquaVenture chief executive Doug Brown has a track record of delivering shareholder value. When he joined water technology and engineering firm Ionics as chief executive in 2003, the struggling business was trading at $16 a share.
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UK government underpins water works in Iraqi Kurdistan
UK water engineer Biwater has won a $1.2 billion contract from Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Iraq, to deliver new and upgrade water projects in the region.
