Noticias sobre Asia Pacific
Yarra Valley Water hits net zero milestone ahead of schedule with 100% renewable power
Yarra Valley Water has marked major milestones announcing that from 1 July 2025 it will use 100% renewable electricity to power its operations and is on track to report net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions this financial year.
23 water infrastructure projects across Australia receive AUD 85.9M in National Water Grid funding
Regional communities across Australia are benefiting from AUD 85.9 million in National Water Grid funding for new water infrastructure projects.
Canadian-Indonesian collaboration to explore smart water metering pilot in Jambi City
Perumdam Tirta Mayang Kota Jambi and professional services company GHD have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to initiate a joint pilot project aimed at improving water data management in Jambi City through the implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0).
The water paradox in China: The driest regions manage the resource most efficiently
A study reveals that China’s arid zones manage water more efficiently than regions rich in water resources, where abundance hinders real progress toward sustainability.
Water Corporation considers new areas for desalination plant in Great Southern, Western Australia
Low-impact desalination will form part of the region’s longer-term water supply. No alternative water source can meet future demand with constraints on existing groundwater sources. New areas of investigation identified for future desalination plant.
New South Wales Government charts sustainable future with first Recycled Water Roadmap
The New South Wales Government has unveiled the state’s first-ever Recycled Water Roadmap, setting out an ambitious yet practical blueprint to maximise the sustainable reuse of water across urban and regional areas.
AUD 24 million upgrade set to improve water security for the Sunshine Coast
Seqwater’s Landers Shute Water Treatment Plant AUD 8 million upgrade for current and future Sunshine Coast residents. Second AUD 16 million project to improve plant resilience starts later in 2025.
India’s water challenge: Molecor’s TOM® OPVC pipes and ecoFITTOM® fittings, a sustainable solution
India is at a turning point in water management.
Researchers develop novel material for water quality monitoring device
Introducing ReSURF sensor – an ultrafast, stretchable, self-healing and recyclable sensing device that enables on-site, real-time surveillance of water quality within milliseconds.
Coliban Water makes the switch to 100% renewable electricity
The delivery of drinking water and sewage treatment for 180,000 Coliban Water customers in 49 towns across central and northern Victoria will be delivered using 100% renewable electricity from 1 July 2025.
Danantara, ACWA Power, and Pertamina ink $10 billion deal to drive Indonesia’s desalination push
Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara Danantara Indonesia) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition and a first mover into green hydrogen.
Cambodia launches national strategies to address drought and climate resilient water management
With climate pressures rising and prolonged dry seasons becoming the new norm, Cambodia has officially launched two groundbreaking national strategies to tackle its most pressing water challenges.
Manila Water to take over operations of Wawa Dam with acquisition of Wawa JVCo
Manila Water Company (Manila Water) has signed a Term Sheet for the acquisition of 100% ownership interest in Wawa JVCo from Prime Infrastructure, Inc.
SA Water takes to the skies to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
SA Water has successfully trialled an innovative approach to monitoring its environmental footprint, by using advanced sensors and drone technology to measure greenhouse gas emissions from the Christies Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant in Adelaide’s south.
Pakistan: World Bank approves $194M to support access to water and education in Balochistan
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved $194 million for two projects to enhance educational opportunities for children and boost water security in Balochistan.
PUB launches tender for Risk Assessment Study on impact of sea level rise
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, will be carrying out a Risk Assessment Study (RAS) to evaluate the impact of rising sea levels on some of Singapore’s offshore islands.
World Bank $426M program will advance water security for over 4 million people in Bengaluru, India
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new program to improve water security for more than four million residents in India’s tech capital, Bengaluru, in the southern state of Karnataka.
SUEZ awarded contract to upgrade Kochi City’s Water Supply and Distribution Services
The Kerala Water Authority (KWA), a state government-owned agency responsible for water supply and wastewater management in Kerala, has awarded a contract to SUEZ for the upgrade, operation, and maintenance of Kochi City’s water supply system.
LG Chem to sell water solutions Business to Glenwood PE for US$1 billion
LG Chem announced on Friday that it will sell its water solutions business to Glenwood Private Equity for 1.4 trillion won ($1 billion), reports The Korea Herald.
UNECE report highlights key actions to tackle workforce gaps in water sector
Managing climate change impacts on water resources including floods and droughts, as well as competing demands from different sectors on dwindling resources and pollution, requires adequate human resources in the water sector.