Noticias sobre Asia Pacific
ACCIONA to upgrade the Malabar wastewater system in Sydney, Australia
ACCIONA has begun work on the first of two project packages under the plan, focusing on the upgrade of the Liverpool and Glenfield Water Resource Recovery Facilities.
Kazakhstan accelerates digital water management and infrastructure modernisation
Kazakhstan is rapidly scaling up digital water management and water-saving measures as it seeks to mitigate growing water risks linked to climate change, population growth, and economic development.
VA TECH WABAG secures BPCL water treatment order for Bina Refinery expansion
VA TECH WABAG has been awarded a large contract by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to provide advanced industrial water treatment solutions for the Bina Petrochemical and Refinery Expansion Project in Madhya Pradesh, India.
NanoH2O selected to supply membranes for Taiwan’s largest desalination project
NanoH2O has been selected to supply reverse osmosis membranes for the Tainan Seawater Desalination Plant, a project under development by Cox.
Southern Waters announces first leadership appointments as new entity takes shape
Southern Waters has appointed its first two senior leaders, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of what will be the largest multi-council water services organisation in the South Island of New Zealand.
IDE Technologies signs contract for new seawater desalination plant in Tamil Nadu, India
IDE Technologies, a global leader in water treatment solutions, has secured a contract with the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) to design, construct, and operate a new seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Tamil Nadu, India.
Almar Water Solutions acquires full ownership of its Australian subsidiary
The company finalises the acquisition of the remaining 30% of its Australian subsidiary, having initially acquired a 70% stake in December 2022. The rebranding to Almar Water Solutions Australia was completed in June 2025, consolidating its role as a key regional platform for the group.
ACWA Power signs $400m PPP deal for Azerbaijan’s first large-scale desalination plant
Saudi utility company Acwa Power has announced that it has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement valued at $400 million with the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency (ADSEA) to develop Azerbaijan’s first large-scale seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant on the Caspian Sea.
PUB to carry out feasibility study for new desalination plant
National water agency PUB will be carrying out a feasibility study for a potential new desalination plant in Singapore.
Taiwan breaks ground on innovative nature-based water facility
In partnership with Google, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment, and Stantec, the Hsinchu City Government in Taiwan has begun construction on a nature-based water treatment facility intended to reduce local water pollution.
PUB and Keppel extend SingSpring Desalination partnership
National water agency PUB’s concession agreement with Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) for the SingSpring Desalination Plant (SSDP) has been extended by three years to 2028.
SUEZ expands water and waste management partnerships in Eastern China
SUEZ has announced the signing of new collaborative initiatives with local partners in China’s Jiangsu and Shandong provinces, aimed at expanding cooperation in the water and waste management sectors.
Aqualia awarded 30-year Toyohashi water treatment contract in Japan
Aqualia, as part of a consortium led by Infroneer Holdings Co., Ltd., has been awarded a contract for the renovation of the Toyohashi Water Treatment Plant.
Melbourne businesses save 70 million litres through smart water monitoring
Yarra Valley Water is working with businesses to cut operating costs and improve water efficiency through the Victorian Government’s WaterSmart program, which saved 70 million litres of water and $366,000 in bills last financial year.
UTA takes full ownership of Sydney Desalination Plant
Utilities Trust of Australia (UTA), managed by infrastructure manager Morrison, has acquired the 60% stake in the Sydney Desalination Plant (SDP) previously held by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’).
Asia’s water gains at risk as AWDO 2025 warns of climate threats and a $4 trillion financing gap
Asia and the Pacific have lifted an extraordinary 2.7 billion people out of extreme water insecurity over the past 12 years, marking one of the region’s most significant development achievements.
IDE Technologies wins EPC contract for 200 MLD desalination plant in Mumbai
Global water-treatment specialist IDE Technologies has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to design and build a seawater reverse-osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant at Manori, on Mumbai’s western coast.
Establishing a regional water hub: Almar Water Solutions in Australia and Asia-Pacific
Australia is confronted with some of the world’s most acute water challenges, shaped by its unique geography, climatic extremes, and the uneven distribution of its population.
Glenwood PE and Mubadala complete co-investment to accelerate NanoH2O’s global growth
Glenwood Private Equity, a Korea-based investment firm, and Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi global investor, have finalized a co-investment in NanoH2O Co., Ltd., together with other co-investors.
Oriented PVC, ensuring water quality
Faced with the growing global water crisis, India is facing the challenge of ensuring a safe, sustainable and high-quality water supply.