Noticias sobre Hong Kong
Hong Kong WSD and South China University of Technology partner to advance smart water innovation
Hong Kong's Water Supplies Department (WSD) and South China University of Technology (SCUT) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on water supply innovation, engineering and artificial intelligence.
Amazon reports sevenfold water efficiency advantage over industry average in data centres
Amazon has disclosed that its global data centre network consumed 0.12 litres of water per kilowatt-hour (L/kWh) in 2025, a figure it says is more than seven times better than the industry average of 0.84 L/kWh.
Concessions, innovation & long-term vision in ACCIONA’s Water business sustainable growth strategy
The water sector is entering a pivotal decade.
Arcadis appointed QS consultant for Macao Artificial Island wastewater treatment plant project
Arcadis has been appointed as Quantity Surveying (QS) consultant for the Macao Artificial Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, a major public infrastructure project commissioned by the Government of Macau, a coastal city on the southern edge of China, west of Hong Kong.
SUEZ wins sludge dewatering contract for Hong Kong’s largest cavern sewage plant
SUEZ has been awarded the contract for supplying a sludge dewatering solution for the Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns by the Drainage Services Department (DSD) of the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water announced
The city of Jeddah today witnessed a landmark global event with the announcement of the winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water in its third edition, marking the conclusion of a highly competitive showcase that drew the attention of the international water community.
ACWA Power successfully refinances Rabigh 3 Water Project
The transaction sets a new benchmark for sustainable water infrastructure financing and demonstrates strong international investor appetite for high-quality, investment-grade projects in Saudi Arabia.
Veolia names Nadège Petit CEO of North America
Veolia has appointed Nadège Petit as Chief Executive Officer of its North America Zone, effective December 1, 2025.
Bahrain’s EWA invites global bids for new Hawar Desalination Plant
The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced the launch of an international tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the new Hawar seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant.
Hong Kong’s CKI emerges as frontrunner for Thames Water rescue talks
Hong Kong-based CK Infrastructure Holdings (CKI) has surfaced as a leading contender to acquire Thames Water should Britain’s largest water utility be placed into a Special Administration Regime (SAR), according to The Times.
Scientists develops catalytic membrane that boosts efficiency of cleaning wastewater using oxygen
A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel catalytic membrane that can substantially boost the efficiency of cleaning wastewater using a modified advanced oxidation process (AOP).
Depletion in soil moisture drives land water to flow into oceans, contributing to sea level rise
The increasing frequency of once-in-a-decade agricultural and ecological drought has underscored the urgency of studying hydrological changes.
ACCIONA receives two awards at the Global Water Intelligence awards
The Tseung Kwan O Plant (Hong Kong) was named “Desalination Plant of the Year” and the Madinah, Tabuk and Buraydah plants in Saudi Arabia were named “Sewage Treatment Project of…
Nanofiltration and RO offer hope for removing disinfection byproducts from drinking water
Disinfection byproducts (DBPs) are harmful chemicals that form when disinfectants react with natural organic matter and other precursors during water treatment and distribution.
High-resolution global groundwater sulfate distribution map uncovers public health risks
A recent study by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has revealed a startling public health threat: About 17 million people are at risk of gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater.
AECOM to lead investigation study for Hong Kong’s pioneering Wetland Conservation Park
AECOM has announced it has been selected by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government to conduct the Investigation Study for the Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park (SPS WCP).
ACCIONA to develop a pioneering digital twin in Tseung Kwan O desalination plant in Hong Kong
The development of the digital twin will create a useful, efficient and visual tool to understand and adjust production processes in desalination.
Sewage signals: How DNA detection is revolutionising water quality monitoring
Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
Covalis and Suez submit bid for Thames Water
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water utility, has received a bid from Covalis Capital that involves partnering with France’s Suez to manage a significant restructuring and prepare the company for a public stock market listing, reports The Financial Times.
Geir Norden: “Filtralite is exceptionally well-suited as a biofilm carrier”
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