Noticias sobre Chile
Spanish desalination know-how, a worldwide benchmark
For years humans have looked to the vast bodies of saltwater hoping they could provide enough drinking water for the global population and meet the needs of other uses such as…
SACYR raises ebitda by 28% to €923 million in a year with a record backlog
The operating cash flow increases to 15%, to € 629 million, which to cutting net recourse debt by 19%, to € 681 million; this fulfills the company’s commitment to reducing it below € 700 million.
Aqualia-led consortium to manage water for over 5 million inhabitants in southern Saudi Arabia
The contract was signed yesterday in Riyadh by Javier Díaz, Aqualia's Country Manager in Saudi Arabia, Nemer Al-Shebel, CEO of the state-owned NWC (National Water Company), and representatives of the other three companies that make up the consortium.
ABB launches digital solution to reduce energy use and optimize operations in wastewater
ABB launches ABB Ability™ Smart Solution for Wastewater, a digital solution that addresses the unprecedented challenge faced by wastewater treatment plant operators to achieve both the lowest energy use, and the highest operational standards.
Idrica strengthens its international expansion with the opening of five new subsidiaries in 2021
In 2021, Idrica opened five new subsidiaries, in Hong Kong, Chile, Canada, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, in addition to those already up and running in the USA, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Qatar and Romania, in line with its international expansion strategy.
Only 15 per cent of global coastal regions remain intact
New research has revealed that only 15 per cent of coastal areas around the world remain intact, exposing the need for urgent coastal rehabilitation and conservation on a global scale.
The president of Chile inaugurates the Atacama desalination plant
This is one of the most relevant projects for the Atacama region that guarantees the supply of quality drinking water for 70% of the population.
Aqualia acquires GGU for $180 million
Georgia Global Utilities (GGU), a fully owned subsidiary of Georgia Capital (GCAP), owns and operates the water cycle infrastructures of Tbilisi, Miskheta and Rustavi, including:…
Latin American and Caribbean cities can halve resource consumption while reducing poverty
New UNEP report provides a guide to increase resource efficiency in cities through circularity, better connectivity, ecosystem restoration, among others. If no action is taken, by 2050 cities in the LAC region will consume two to four times more resources over the limits of sustainability.
The European Commission approves the acquisition of Suez by Veolia
The project to build the world champion of ecological transformation takes a decisive step closer to completion.
Almar Water Solutions solidifies its position as a service provider in the water industry
Almar Water Solutions is a global company that develops non-conventional water solutions for both the municipal and industrial sectors.
What is happening to the water in my city?
In Latin America, the pandemic is driving water utilities to digitally transform billing and collection systems, and this has strengthened their relationship with their customers
Water Finance and Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. On the road to Dakar 2022
As part of the preparatory process for the 9th World Water Forum which will take plan in March 2022 in Dakar (Senegal), CAF, a member of the Board of Governors, organized the Conference on Water Finance and Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean: On the road to Dakar 2022.
Environmental crisis looms in Latin America
Solving the complexities of providing clean water and safe sanitation in a time of climate volatility was addressed during the 32nd Water Action Platform webinar on 28 October 2021.
Sacyr boosts its EBITDA by 19% to €630 million, with a net profit of €60 million (+28%)
Against the complex global backdrop, Sacyr improved its operating cash flow, revenue and EBITDA, which demonstrates the soundness of the Group’s strategy, focused on concession assets.
SAPAL of Mexico selects TaKaDu’s Central Event Management (CEM)
The Leading Utility in Mexico, SAPAL will pilot TaKaDu to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer service and reduce water loss.
Management, treatment, and reuse of water for the mining sector in Latin America
Water is a fundamental component of mining applications.
Neno Kukuric: “It is therefore urgent to conduct an assessment of groundwater in Latin America”
The 7th edition of the Latin America-Spain Water Dialogues will take place on October 6, 2021. Register here.
Make every drop of water count
As the total amount of freshwater on Earth is fixed and cannot be changed, food production and some of the world's largest cities face serious risks, making efficient and effective allocation of paramount importance, according to two new reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
New report shows impacts of climate change and extreme weather in Latin America and Caribbean
Climate change and extreme weather are threatening human health and safety, food, water and energy security and the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean.