Noticias sobre Asia Pacific
Manila Water’s 200 MLD East Bay Treatment Plant on track for completion this year
Manila Water’s 200 million-liter-per-day (MLD) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) under the East Bay Phase 2 project is on track for completion by the third quarter of 2025.
EBRD to invest €35 million in water infrastructure in Ganja, Azerbaijan
EBRD to invest €35 million in upgrading Ganja’s water management systems. Sovereign loan to be combined with a grant of up to €5 million from the EU. Ganja’s third project within the EBRD Green Cities programme.
IWMI introduces sustainable water management to farming community in Pakistan
Women and girls are learning to conserve water and boost productivity while reducing water stress in Okara, Punjab.
VA Tech Wabag secures order from CPCL for desalination project
VA Tech Wabag announced earlier this month that it has secured an order valued at ₹145 crore from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL), reports Business Standard.
AECOM to lead investigation study for Hong Kong’s pioneering Wetland Conservation Park
AECOM has announced it has been selected by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government to conduct the Investigation Study for the Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park (SPS WCP).
Construction complete at Gisborne Recycled Water Plant upgrade in Australia
Greater Western Water (GWW) has reached a major milestone on its AUD 55 million (about USD 34 million) upgrade of the Gisborne Recycled Water Plant, with construction complete and testing underway ahead of the facility coming into service later this year.
Icon Water and partners begin major project to transform Canberra’s wastewater infrastructure
Icon Water has signed a long-term contract with a joint venture of Seymour Whyte and VINCI Construction Grand Projects (SWVJV) to deliver major projects, a landmark initiative to upgrade Canberra’s wastewater infrastructure and support the region’s growing population.
AUD 34 million to tackle water challenges in Australia’s remote Northern Territory communities
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments have announced a AUD 34.3 million (about $21 million) initiative to enhance water security and infrastructure across ten remote Northern Territory (NT) communities.
ACWA Power-led consortium to build seawater desalination plant in Azerbaijan
Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power and Turkey's IC Ictas Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
Tasmania secures over AUD 54 million for water infrastructure upgrades
In a significant step forward for Tasmania’s water security and infrastructure, the Australian and Tasmanian Governments have announced an AUD 54.9 million (about USD 34 million) investment to enhance water quality and sustainability across the state.
Research on solar-powered groundwater irrigation to provide water security in Lao PDR
The International Water Management Institute’s (IWMI) work in Attapeu province on solar-powered and farmer-led groundwater irrigation featured at the second semi-annual meeting of the Sub-sector Working Group on Irrigation in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Unraveling the physics behind severe flash floods in Indonesia’s new capital
Since the establishment of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara (IKN), hydroclimate extremes have emerged as a significant environmental concern.
Metro Pacific and Hitachi forge partnership for water supply and wastewater management projects
Metro Pacific Water Solutions (MPWS), a division of the Metro Pacific Group, has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hitachi Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., to explore potential collaborative ventures in the water supply and wastewater treatment sectors in the Philippines, as reported by The Manila Bulletin.
XAI benefits to hydrological modeling obscured by hype
Hydrologic modelers are increasingly using explainable AI (XAI) to provide additional insight into complex hydrological problems, but a new University of Adelaide study suggests XAI's insights may not be as revolutionary as proponents suggest.
New method estimates Atlantic freshwater transport across latitudes
Researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xiamen University have developed an indirect method for estimating Atlantic meridional freshwater transport (AMFT) at various latitudes.
Hunter Water launches digital water meter pilot in NSW
Hunter Water, one of New South Wales' largest water utilities, is set to implement a pilot programme to trial advanced digital water meters across its service area.
Advance in photochemical water oxidation enhances sustainable energy potential
With the global shift towards sustainable and renewable energy, the urgency to develop efficient methods for producing clean energy has never been greater.
K-water to enter Vietnam’s water market with strategic share acquisition
The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) is entering Vietnam's water market after acquiring shares in key water supply and wastewater treatment facilities near Ho Chi Minh City, reports The Korea Herald.
China approves construction of world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has given the green light for the development of what is set to become the world's largest hydropower dam, launching an ambitious initiative on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, reports Reuters.
World Bank approves $450 million for Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction
The World Bank approved $450 million in additional financing for the Sindh Flood Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project to support resilient housing reconstruction for people in Sindh Province affected by the 2022 floods.