Noticias sobre Colombia
Sergio Díaz-Granados becomes president of CAF
Transform CAF into a green bank in Latin America with sustainable and resilient infrastructures, support the private sector to boost employment; and promote gender equity, inclusion and diversity policies are some of the messages that the new leader of CAF shared during the act of transmission of command.
Sacyr boosts its EBITDA by 16% to 402 million euros and increases turnover by 4%
In the complex global scenario due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sacyr improved its operating cash flow, turnover and EBITDA, demonstrating the strength of strategy, focusing on concession assets.
Sergio Díaz-Granados is elected as CAF’s new Executive President
Colombian Sergio Díaz-Granados will take office on September 1st, 2021 for a 5 year period.
Idrica to digitally transform water billing in northern Peru
Idrica, an international company that specializes in providing services and solutions for the water cycle, is about to digitally transform the entire billing process for drinking water and sewerage services in the Libertad region, on the northern coast of Peru.
Two Spanish case studies ranked in the UN Top 20 for PPP and post-COVID reconstruction
The United Nations has recognised the reports drawn up by Aqualia and IESE Business School on the New Cairo wastewater treatment plant (Egypt) and the El Realito water supply system (Mexico).
Almar Water Solutions acquires 50% of the Chilean company Aguas y Riles S.A.
Aguas y Riles S.A.
Sacyr closes green financing deal for 160 million euros to reduce recourse net debt
With this operation, Sacyr accomplishes two milestones from its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan: to use innovative financial instruments tied to sustainability goals and to reduce recourse net debt.
Mueller Water Products acquires i2O Water, Ltd.
Acquisition expands and accelerates pressure management solutions and analytics portfolio
Global warming already responsible for one in three heat-related deaths
New estimates suggest Central and South America and South-East Asia most affected regions
Idrica opens regional office in Colombia
Its initial operations target water management in six municipalities in the Atlantico Department Idrica has managed to improve the continuity of supply by 280%, water quality by 130% and user coverage by 30% in Manati, Candelaria, Repelon, Campo de la Cruz, Santa Lucia and Luruaco.
Sacyr increases turnover by 7% and EBITDA by 17% to 194 million euros
In the complex global environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sacyr has improved its turnover, its EBITDA and its operating cash flow, an indication of the soundness of the group’s strategy with a focus on concession assets.
How ESA helps South Africa share water fairly
Clustered at the edge of the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, stand thousands of farms and small holdings growing fresh fruit and sugar cane. Water to irrigate the crops is taken from the river, but this slows its flow rate and leaves less for those downstream.
Ana Valverde: “Hidroconta’s products are perceived as high-quality products”
During our visit to the offices of Hidroconta, we have also spoken with Jesús Caballero Marín, Director of Quality.
Gustavo Saltiel: “The pandemic placed added challenges on water services in developing countries”
Working closely with worldwide partners, the World Bank aims to achieve “A Water-Secure World for All” by sustaining water resources, building resilience and delivering services.
WRI CEO Andrew Steer to depart the institute to lead Bezos Earth Fund
WRI’s President and CEO Dr.
The role of litigation in addressing the climate crisis increases with more court cases
Climate litigation cases have spiked in recent years, making the courtroom increasingly relevant to efforts to address climate change around the world.
IDB grants $63 million to improve water and sanitation services in La Guajira, Colombia
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved two grants and a loan for the drinking water and sanitation program of the Department of La Guajira, in northern Colombia, for a total of $62.75 million.
Combining improvement processes and technology: key to maximise potential of wastewater plants
For wastewater treatment plants to be more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective, beyond just applying the latest technologies, it is essential to use processes that allow measuring and improving the operational value of the plant in real time and continuously, such as the one developed by Schneider Electric.
EPM extends its contract with TaKaDu for Central Event Management (CEM)
Using TaKaDu, the Leading Utility in Colombia continues to see improvement in network visibility, water loss reduction, operational efficiency and customer service.
Digitalisation will allow us to reinvent sustainability in the water and wastewater sector
The companies in the water and wastewater sector play a key role in building a sustainable future; but to do so, they must renovate themselves, claim that responsibility within the community and make it visible with the help of new technologies.