Noticias sobre France
With the support of Gimv, Groupe Claire acquires E.I.E. from Sade, a subsidiary of Veolia
Specialist in the supply of equipment and solutions for drinking water networks, Groupe Claire, in which the investment company Gimv became the majority shareholder in December 2018, is accelerating the development of its traditional product range with the acquisition of Equipement Industriel Européen ("E.I.E.") from Sade, a subsidiary of the Veolia Group.
SUEZ doubles its investments to consolidate its position as a leading player in water management
SUEZ has unveiled its strategic plan for 2027 The Group will focus on its core businesses, i.e. water and waste and develop its international footprint. The Group will create values for all its shareholders through innovation and investments alongside its clients.
The Mar Menor lagoon in Spain is granted legal rights to help stop its degradation
The Mar Menor lagoon, on the south-eastern coast of Spain, has been granted legal status as a person by parliament, informs The Guardian.
Pioneering ozone technology trialled by Severn Trent for bathing rivers
Severn Trent is trialling the use of ozone disinfectant to create bathing rivers in the UK in a move that could help revolutionise the future of wastewater treatment.
NWC awards O&M contracts worth $423 million for wastewater treatment plants
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) announced with the release of a press release, that it had awarded two Long Term Operation and Maintenance (LTOM) contracts for the rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of six sewage treatment plants in Makkah and Jeddah.
Barbara Pompili appointed new Chair of OECD Water Governance Initiative
The OECD Water Governance Initiative (WGI) is delighted to welcome Barbara Pompili, Member of the French Parliament and previously Minister for Ecological Transition, as its new Chair for the 2022- 24 period.
Global public braces for ‘severe’ effects of climate change by 2032, new survey finds
Vast global majority expects to be severely impacted by climate change by 2032.
Spanish water management for more than eight million Saudis
The state-owned NWC (National Water Company) has just awarded a Spanish-Saudi consortium led by Aqualia the water and sanitation management of a region equivalent to three quarters of Spain.
Shrinking Alpine glaciers will impact Europe’s water resources
Switzerland’s Alpine glaciers are disappearing, and the consequences may be felt throughout Europe.
“Water utilities should look to create a sustainable digital strategy to create a greener future”
The World Economic Forum projects that “at the current rate, there will be a 40% gap between global water supply and demand by 2030.”
Updates from award-winning Trial Reservoir initiative
Isle offers glimpse into water technology trials taking place in France, South Africa and US. Trial Reservoir innovation financing initiative wins WEX Global Award. Isle report on potential of water presented at World Economic Forum in Davos.
An extrasolar world covered in water?
An international team of researchers led by Charles Cadieux, a Ph.D.
New water map of Mars will prove invaluable for future exploration
A new map of Mars is changing the way we think about the planet's watery past, and showing where we should land in the future.
Using seismology for groundwater management
New research showcases a pilot application using seismometers to monitor groundwater aquifers in California.
New evidence that water separates into two different liquids at low temperatures
A new kind of "phase transition" in water was first proposed 30 years ago in a study by researchers from Boston University.
UK declares drought in several regions of England
The UK government on Friday declared a state of drought in eight out of the 14 areas of England with consequent restrictions on domestic and commercial water use for residents in those areas, reports Europapress.
World had “one of three warmest Julys on record”
It was one of the three warmest July’s The world had the third warmest July on record, with prolonged and intense heatwaves affecting parts of Europe.
Veolia launches an unprecedented program to boost wastewater reuse in France
The initiative aims to develop wastewater reuse at all compatible sewage treatment plants operated by Veolia by installing compact wastewater recycling units.
“We have been given an opportunity to show what a high-performing water utility can look like”
NEOM means “new future”: a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from scratch.
Saudi Arabia expected to award Rabigh 4 IWP in Q1 2023
Saudi Arabia Partnership Company (SWPC) is likely to award the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its Rabigh 4 Independent Water Plant (IWP) plant by the first quarter of 2023, reports ZAWYA.