Noticias sobre India
Enviro Infra Engineers Limited wins US$44.5 million AMRUT 2.0 Project in Aurangabad, India
Enviro Infra Engineers Limited (EIEL), a key player in the EPC sector for water and wastewater treatment, has secured a project from Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme.
India approves $17.6 billion boost as rural water mission shifts focus to service delivery
India’s government has approved a major restructuring of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the country’s flagship rural drinking water programme, with new funding aimed at shifting the initiative from infrastructure construction to long-term service delivery.
Study warns data centers may require billions for water infrastructure upgrades
A research team from the University of California, Riverside, in collaboration with scientists at the California Institute of Technology, has found that the rapid expansion of data processing centers may create large spikes in water demand that many local water systems cannot currently supply.
Vanishing snowpack drives demand for real-time water data
Winter snowpack serves as a natural reservoir.
Acwa Board of Directors names Dr. Samir J. Serhan Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Serhan was previously President of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East at Acwa, and formerly Chief Operating Officer of US-based Air Products. Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa since March 2023, remains as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition.
Veolia wins landmark contracts to run two of Mumbai’s largest water treatment plants
Veolia has won long-term contracts to operate two of Mumbai’s largest water treatment facilities, strengthening the French group’s position in India’s municipal water sector.
Azuria Water Solutions expands U.S. footprint with strategic water infrastructure acquisitions
Azuria Water Solutions has continued its expansion drive in February 2026 with acquisitions that reinforce its technical and geographic reach across the United States water sector.
SUEZ secures €456 million water supply contract in India
SUEZ has secured a 25-year concession contract to provide water services to over one million people in Salem, Tamil Nadu, marking the company's largest water supply contract in India.
Egypt proposes $100m financing package for water infrastructure and dam development in Kenya
Egypt has put forward a $100 million financing mechanism aimed at supporting dam construction and water infrastructure development in Kenya, marking a renewed diplomatic engagement focused on regional water cooperation within the Nile Basin.
Ion Exchange secures $190 million water treatment contract in Oman
Ion Exchange, a prominent water and environmental management company based in India, has secured a major contract through its subsidiary in Oman.
ADB approves $182 million loan for flood management along the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $182 million in additional financing to expand its support for strengthening Assam’s resilience to chronic flooding and severe riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River.
New solar desalination design tackles salt buildup barrier
Researchers from Monash University in Australia and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have developed a novel solar-powered desalination system that addresses a key limitation in many existing designs by preventing salt clogging, according to a new study published in Advanced Science.
Ecolab and CDP launch new benchmarks to boost water performance
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VA TECH WABAG secures BPCL water treatment order for Bina Refinery expansion
VA TECH WABAG has been awarded a large contract by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to provide advanced industrial water treatment solutions for the Bina Petrochemical and Refinery Expansion Project in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Continental drying and its far-reaching impact on global water resources
The World Bank recently released its first edition of the Global Water Monitoring Report, titled: Continental Drying: A Threat to Our Common Future.
IDE Technologies signs contract for new seawater desalination plant in Tamil Nadu, India
IDE Technologies, a global leader in water treatment solutions, has secured a contract with the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) to design, construct, and operate a new seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Tamil Nadu, India.
Multilateral financing in the face of natural disasters
As climate change intensifies, so does the number and severity of natural disasters.
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Florida budget includes $1.4B boost for Everglades restoration and water quality projects
Florida’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 includes an allocation of $1.4 billion for Everglades restoration and water quality projects, continuing a multibillion-dollar investment in environmental efforts across the state.
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