Noticias sobre Chile
Sacyr grows in Chile with its entry in the sector of complete water cycle management
The group strengthens its activity in the country with the acquisition of four companies that provide service to more than 150,000 people.
J. Rivas (WEG):”In the water sector, WEG will be the solution that transforms energy into reality”
WEG's main commitment is to create quality products and efficient solutions that meet international quality standards and ensure sustainability.
Aguas Andinas announces Essal sale
Following the water crisis in the city of Osorno last July, the Chilean company Aguas Andinas has announced the sale of its stake in Essal, the sanitation subsidiary that operates in the regions of Los Ríos and Los Lagos.
Almar Water Solutions consolidates its leadership in the water sector
2019 has been an important year for Almar Water Solutions.
Water common—yet scarce—in exoplanets
The most extensive survey of atmospheric chemical compositions of exoplanets to date has revealed trends that challenge current theories of planet formation and has implications for the search for water in the solar system and beyond.
MIYA presents WSC/ IDB Water Efficiency Program to help stop the water crisis in Latin America
Miya Bahamas has, over a six-year period, overseen the decrease in water loss around Nassau and developed strategies to promote water efficiency in the long term for the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC).
Scientists rank world’s most important, most threatened mountain water towers
Research provides new insight on mountain glacier–derived water resource systems, impacting up to 1.9 billion people globally.
2019 concludes a decade of exceptional global heat and high-impact weather
The year 2019 concludes a decade of exceptional global heat, retreating ice and record sea levels driven by greenhouse gases from human activities.
Tierra del Fuego: water that keeps the secrets of life
The mountains of the southern tip of the South American continent take visitors to a journey back in time: its rivers and streams flow towards the ocean as they did in pre-industrial times, filled with pure water.
First MIDES microbial-powered desalination demonstration site opens in Spain
Project aims to enable drinking water production for more areas in need: as climate and other factors impact water availability, desalination is increasingly a key option for producing drinking water resources.
Codelco awards desalination plant contract to Marubeni-led consortium
The Marubeni-Transelec-Techint consortium led by Marubeni Corporation is to begin construction in the first quarter of 2020. The desalination plant is expected to be operational in 2022.
Almar Water Solutions acquires Chilean water treatment company Osmoflo SpA
This acquisition, expands Almar Water Solutions’ portfolio into third-party operation and maintenance services, offering turn-key solutions to clients, and broadens capabilities in the Company’s existing portfolio of desalination, drinking water treatment, wastewater purification and industrial water solutions.
ACCIONA to supply electricity for ECONSSA’s desalination plant in Atacama, Chile
It is the sixth PPA signed by ACCIONA in Chile, where it has renewables facilities in service or under construction totaling almost 700 MW
“In the water sector there has been a change in the way of thinking necessary for digitalization”
Throughout his 25-year career, Ferran Mas has always been involved with IoT.
Digitalisation experiences in the water sector
Schneider Electric has been working for a decade now on the digital transformation of the water industry.
Javier Figueras (ABB): “We are part of the water sector and manufacture for the water sector”
The digitalisation of the water sector requires the use of appropriate measurement and analysis equipment, for the large amount of information generated while managing the resource. We interview Javier Figueras after he joined the technology leader ABB.
River relic found on Mars
Mars may seem to be an alien world, but many of its features look eerily familiar – such as this ancient, dried-up river system that stretches out for nearly 700 kilometres across the surface, making it one of the longest valley networks on the planet.
Brown and Caldwell’s Jimenez and Schnaars elected WEF Fellows
Experts recognized for preserving and advancing the water profession.
IPCC report warns of a gloomy future for oceans and cryosphere
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious and coordinated action to address unprecedented and enduring changes in the ocean and cryosphere.
Access to water is an increasing challenge to mining companies across regions
Despite improved efficiencies, mining companies will face challenges in procuring water sources. Stricter environmental regulations will increase company costs tied with acquiring reliable water sources.