Noticias sobre Chile
ACCIONA and FILANC will design, build and operate an ocean desalination plant in California
The facility will be designed to withstand natural disasters and drought using state-of-the-art sustainable technology.
Javier Nieto: “ACCIONA stands out for a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation”
Javier Nieto, ACCIONA’s Business Development Director for Water, is a key player in transforming the global water sector.
UN urges investment in nature to mitigate billion-dollar drought costs
Sustainable land and water management for drought pays off, says new report.
Middlesex Water appoints Gregory Sorensen as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX), a provider of water and wastewater and related services primarily in New Jersey and Delaware, has announced that Gregory Sorensen has been named as its Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective December 16, 2024, as part of ongoing strategic succession planning and organizational realignment efforts.
New research shows how leading water utilities are paving the way to net zero
Water sector accelerating decarbonization in effort to cut 2% of world’s carbon emissions. 75% of surveyed utilities intend to achieve GHG reduction goals by 2040, with 48% having set a specific net-zero emissions target.
Codelco seeks environmental approval for $650 million water sustainability project at Andina Mine
Chile's state-owned copper company, Codelco, has submitted an application for an environmental permit to launch a $650 million initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable water use at its Andina mine.
Cox accelerates its water business by joining Green Atacama to build two desal plants in Chile
Cox has secured an equity stake in Green Atacama SpA, a company focused on developing sustainable agricultural ecosystems through innovative water resources, including seawater desalination.
Risk of cardiovascular disease linked to long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies
Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Almar Water Solutions: pioneering sustainable water supply for the Centinela Mining District
Almar Water Solutions, together with Transelec and Antofagasta Minerals, has launched a groundbreaking project to provide a sustainable water supply to the Centinela Mining District in Chile.
Almar Water Solutions expands in Asia-Pacific region through partnership with Moya Indonesia
The parties aim to jointly develop opportunities in the region, taking on large projects involving water infrastructure, urban and industrial services management, and digital solutions.
Marubeni to invest in Denmark’s AquaGreen
Marubeni Corporation has agreed to acquire shares through a third-party allotment in AquaGreen, a Danish company with technology that can dry and pyrolyze wet biomass, such as sewage sludge generated during wastewater treatment, to produce biochar.
Five water challenges in Latin America
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today and is exacerbating the global water crisis. Climate variability, along with extreme phenomena such as droughts and floods, is having a devastating impact on the availability of drinking water in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Almar Water Solutions enters Australian market acquiring 70% of Aqualyng
Aqualyng is a comprehensive water services platform with deep expertise in EPC and BOT projects, as well as services for industrial and mining clients. Australia is a key market for Almar Water Solutions, which aims to become a global water services provider.
World Bank approves $250M for Chile’s sustainable water resources management program
The World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors approved a new project to support Chile’s Just Water Transition program and more sustainable and equitable water resources management.
Antofagasta Minerals and Almar Water Solutions sign $1.5B water supply contract for Centinela
The project will work to provide non-desalinated seawater to expand operations at Centinela, Northern Chile. The agreement follows the construction of a second copper concentrator plant (Nueva Centinela) at the existing site.
Making batteries takes a lot of lithium. Some of it could come from wastewater.
Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers.
Ten facts about water desalination
The Spanish Association of Desalination and Reuse (AEDyR) has released an article in which false myths that have been maintained over time about the production of desalinated water are dismantled.
For mining in arid regions to be responsible, we must change how we think about water
A research team led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in collaboration with the University of Alaska-Anchorage and Columbia University, has conducted the widest-ever…
GHD names Jim Giannopoulos as new global CEO
Transition builds on GHD’s 96 years of growth. Former Americas chief executive to build on growth and success of global firm.
NTT Data Chairman Eduardo Serra steps down amidst company restructuring
Eduardo Serra, the longstanding Chairman of the Board at NTT Data, has announced his departure after nearly two decades at the helm, the technology consultancy firm revealed this week.