Noticias sobre India
NASA-ISRO satellite maps Mexico City’s rapid sinking as water crisis deepens
New satellite data from NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has revealed that parts of Mexico City are sinking by several centimetres a month, highlighting the strain on the capital's water infrastructure and built environment.
Jordan launches $125 million metal pipe factory for water infrastructure
The Ministry of Water and Irrigation announced the launch of a $125 million investment from US and Indian partners to construct a metal pipe manufacturing facility, intended to support the National Water Carrier Project and other infrastructure initiatives.
A shared language for corporate water risk: the water scopes initiative
A coalition of leading sustainability organisations has launched what could become a defining moment for corporate water management: an initiative to develop the first standardized guidance for assessing water risk across entire value chains.
U.S. EPA commits $90 million to boost water infrastructure in Tribal and rural communities
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Kuwait grants $371 million Doha desalination plant Phase 2 contract to HEISCO-VA Tech Wabag JV
Kuwait's Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) has given approval for the award of the Doha seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant project to a joint venture between Kuwait's Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co (HEISCO) and India's VA Tech Wabag.
Water as a military asset: when infrastructure becomes a target
On 6 June 2023, the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam on the Dnipro River was destroyed.
New AIIB report redefines the global water cycle as critical infrastructure
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has published its flagship annual study, Asian Infrastructure Finance 2026, under the title: Where the Water Flows.
“A water project is bankable when it provides certainty: revenue, regulation, and delivery”
Water infrastructure lies at the centre of some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate resilience to universal access to safe water.
Mr Mittal: “I’ve seen WABAG grow from a regional engineering firm to a global water tech leader”
WABAG, an industry leader in total water management, has a legacy of over 100 years and operates across four continents, offering a diverse range of solutions to address critical water and environmental challenges.
NEOM cancels Moonlight Desalination Plant
NEOM, a visionary project set to transform the Red Sea coast of northwest Saudi Arabia into a futuristic city, has officially cancelled the Moonlight desalination plant project, according to MEED.
NSF invests $45 million to scale wastewater innovation and resource recovery in Great Lakes region
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $45 million investment to advance water innovation in the Great Lakes region, reinforcing efforts to transform wastewater into a strategic resource.
Tetra Tech appoints Eric W. Thornburg to Board of Directors
Tetra Tech has announced the appointment of Eric W.
Five digital solutions shaping the path towards global water digitalization
These five solutions are generative AI, agent-based architectures, cybersecurity, early warning systems, and public-private partnerships to boost operational efficiency, according to the latest Xylem Vue report, which identifies the key strategies shaping water management in 2026.
L&T secures major water management project in Guwahati, India
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a major design-build-operate contract for a water management project from the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board in Assam, India.
WABAG secures project to enhance Chennai’s water security and resilience
The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has chosen VA TECH WABAG to lead the development of a looped transmission network under the Chennai Climate Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project (CCRWSSP).
Consortium led by Chinese firm emerges as frontrunner for Saudi wastewater project
A consortium led by Jiangsu United Water Technology of China, in partnership with Prosus Energy from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia’s Armada Holding, has emerged as the leading bidder for a contract valued at approximately 211 million dollars, according to MEED.
Water for 10 billion: why agricultural water management needs a complete rethink
The world is heading toward a population of 10 billion people by 2050.
Bentley Systems announces 2026 Year in Infrastructure Event and YII Awards
Awards build on a two-decade legacy of recognized innovation, setting the benchmark for excellence across the world’s most critical infrastructure assets. Call for nominations now open; submissions will be accepted through May 3, 2026.
Women farmers are agents of change, and here’s how development initiatives can support them
This World Water Day presents an opportunity to understand why women farmers are at the forefront of water security and how we can make it a more equitable space.
WABAG wins contract to refurbish and operate Chennai’s TTRO plant
VA TECH WABAG (WABAG), a prominent Indian water technology company, has been selected by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) for the refurbishment, finance, operation, maintenance, and transfer (RFOMT) of a 45 Million Litres per Day (MLD) Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) Plant at Kodungaiyur, Chennai.