Category: Projects
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Jebel Ali project is a new direction for DEWA and Besix
The $237 million contract awarded by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) for a seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant represents a big step for the client, and for Besix Concessions & Assets, which won the work in partnership with Acciona Agua.
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IDA signs MoU with island projects network Greening the Islands
The International Desalination Association (IDA) has signed a memorandum of understand (MoU) with Greening the Islands (GTI), an organisation dedicated to supporting island energy and environmental practices.
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ACWA Power is preferred bidder for Umm Al Quwain project
A consortium led by ACWA Power has emerged as the preferred bidder for the United Arab Emirate’s (UAE) Umm Al Quwain desalination plant project.
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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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ACWA Power advances Asia ambitions with Energy China MoU
ACWA Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned China Energy Engineering Corporation (Energy China), in a move that will support its growth in Asia.
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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.
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IDE pays $53.3 million for 49 per cent of Sorek desalination plant
IDE is to acquire 49 per cent of Sorek desalination plant from Hong Kong-based Hutchinson Water for ILS 190 million ($53.3 million), reports Haaretz.
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India’s Ministry of Environment backs Chennai mega-project
A proposed 400,000 m3/d desalination plant in Chennai, India, has been recommended for Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance by the national Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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Algeria prepares two ITTs for desalination plant projects
Algeria’s Department of Energy is preparing invitations to tender for two desalination plant projects, reports Algeria Press Service.
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Energy Recovery: ‘hyper-focused’ on water
The former chief financial director of Energy Recovery has now stepped into the top job as chief executive on a permanent basis. He reveals plans to develop new packaged product for the desalination market, and takes a wry line on the industry’s lively rumour mill.








