Tag: Gulf
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BWA to launch green antiscalant in Middle East
Flocon® 885, a biodegradable, phosphorus- and nitrogen-free antiscalant polymer for reverse osmosis is to be launched for the first time in the Middle East/Gulf region at the 15th Annual Water, Energy, Technology & Environment Exhibition (WETEX) to be held on 15-17 April 2013 in Dubai, UAE.
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RFP to follow UAE renewable-energy desalination launch
A pilot program to test and develop advanced energy-efficient seawater desalination technologies that could be powered by renewable energy sources was launched on 17 January 2013 by Masdar, the UAE renewable energy company.
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Major water-sector contractor formed in Dubai
The Leighton Group, which has been involved in the construction of three of Australia’s large seawater desalination plants, has brought two group companies together in Dubai, UAE, to create a strong water and environment contracting company.
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OPWP seeks consultant for two desalination projects
The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company SAOC (OPWP) has invited specialized companies to submit offers for supervisory consultancy services for the Ghubrah IWP and Barka I water projects, both of which involve desalination plants.
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ADWEA issues RfP for Mirfa power and desalination
The Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) last week issued a request for proposals from prequalified bidders for its build‑own‑operate extension of power generation and reverse osmosis (RO) water desalination at Al Mirfa.
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Black & Veatch creates Gulf states regional manager
Mazen A Alami has been appointed Black & Veatch’s regional manager in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
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Installed desalination growth slowed in 2011‑2012
Installed desalination capacity around the world rose by only 9% last year to reach 78.4 million m³/d, according to the latest data published by the International Desalination Association (IDA) and Global Water Intelligence (GWI).
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UF/RO desalination pilot project for Dow/SWCC
The Dow Chemical Company and the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) of Saudi Arabia announced on 17 September 2012 a commercial agreement for research collaboration in desalination technologies.
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Toray wins back‑to‑back UAE membrane orders
Two contracts for seawater reverse‑osmosis (SWRO) desalination membranes in the United Arab Emirates were announced by Toray Industries on 6 September 2012.
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IDA announces lecturers for next Academy session
The International Desalination Association (IDA) has announced the line-up for the next one-day course in its Desalination Academy, which will take place on 5 December 2012 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, alongside the Saudi Water & Power Forum.