Noticias sobre Egypt
Metito, Scatec and Orascom in talks over $1.5 billion renewables-powered desalination plant
Orascom Construction, Scatec ASA and Metito Holdings Ltd are in discussion with Egypt on a $1.5 billion renewables-powered desalination plant, reports Bloomberg.
Fluence wins first Niroflex contract in Egypt
US$1.6M order for 2 Niroflex desalination trains in Egypt further strengthens SPS backlog. Project to be completed during 2022.
Solar-powered system offers a route to inexpensive desalination
Passive solar evaporation system could be used to clean wastewater, provide potable water, or sterilize medical tools in off-grid areas.
African Heritage Sites threatened by coastal flooding and erosion as sea-level rise accelerates
A team of climate risk and heritage experts from IHE Delft and other institutions warn that important heritage sites along the African coast are at risk from climate change in a new study published this week in Nature Climate Change.
Metito-Orascom alliance aims to build desalination plants in Libya and Iraq
The Metito-Orascom joint venture is looking to establish desalination facilities in Libya and Iraq, reports Daily News Egypt.
India names two new Wetlands of International Importance
India has added two wetlands to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, on the occasion of World Wetlands Day.
Rising global temperatures spell high flood risk for river basins
River basins around the world are vulnerable to increased flood danger from rising global temperatures, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Ewec sets deadline for Abu Dhabi’s IWP
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec), responsible for the planning, forecasting, purchase and supply of water and electricity in Abu Dhabi, has decided on a deadline of March 31st for the submission of bids by prequalified bidders for the planned Mirfa 2 (M2) Independent Water Project (IWP) in Abu Dhabi, reports Energy & Utilities.
Borouge is awarded largest Egypt wastewater plant supply contract
Borouge, a leading petrochemical company providing innovative, value-creating polyolefin solutions, has partnered with Krah Misr, a leading manufacturer of large diameter pipes and fittings, to supply infrastructure solutions for the world’s largest wastewater treatment plant, Bahr Al Baqar Wastewater Plant.
Extreme weather driven by climate change cost the world billions in 2021
Study identifies ten extreme events, influenced by climate change, that each caused $1.5 billion damage or more.
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:…
Osward Mulenga Chanda appointed Director of the AFDB’s Water and Sanitation Department
Mr. Chanda brings nearly 30 years’ work experience in policy dialogue and investment programming.
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.
“You can find Schneider Electric solutions in over 50% of desalination plants around the world”
Schneider Electric, leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is using innovation to unlock efficiency and sustainability for its water & wastewater customers through data-based insights.
MPS Infrastructure and Aquatech to help Egypt implement its water stategy
MPS Infrastructure (MPS) has entered into a Consortium Agreement with the National Authority for Military Production and Aquatech International to implement the first phase of follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding signed July 8, 2021.
ACCIONA will operate four wastewater treatment plants in Egypt over the next two years for 7M
The contract includes the rehabilitation of four plants built in 2007, and their supply, operation and maintenance over two years.
Metito appoints Infor to streamline project manufacturing operations in the water industry
Infor's automated IT solutions provide seamless processes to Metito's operations across its global offices.
Researchers find a cost effective and quick way to find groundwater
We live in the driest state in the driest continent, with water a scarce commodity and a major environmental, biological and socio-economic issue for many communities across South Australia.
Fossil rivers of the Sahara tell of the threat of warming
A UNIGE-led team has studied the fossil rivers of the Egyptian Sahara to reconstruct the region’s rainfall rates that led to a major migration of people away from the Nile valley 10,000 years ago.
ACCIONA completes the construction of the Bahr-al Baqr WWTP in Egypt, the biggest in Africa
The plant has a capacity of 5.6 million m3/day. The treated water will be used to irrigate 140,000 hectares of croplands on the banks of the Suez Canal.