Noticias sobre Israel
Israel develops method to track SARS-CoV-2 virus through sewage system
A group of BGU scientists have developed a new methodology to trace the SARS-CoV-2 virus through the sewage and wastewater systems.
Fluence Operational Update Regarding COVID-19
Fluence Corporation Limited advises that, to our knowledge, no Fluence team members in any of our business units around the world are currently infected with COVID-19.
New $21.4 million U.S.-Israel center aims to develop water-energy technologies
New energy-efficient technologies to focus on desalinating, purifying drinking water.
Chile’s Esval-Aguas del Valle partners with Blass and TaKaDu to reduce water loss
In a 2-year project, the Water Utility group is implementing TaKaDu’s Central Event Management (CEM) to analyze real time data, prevent bursts, alert anomalies that may affect the continuity and quality of the service and reduce non-revenue water up to 20%.
Researchers develop novel water from desert air system
Researchers at the Technion have developed a standalone system that produces water from the air, even in desert regions.
World Bank and partners invest US$117 million in water for Palestinians in Gaza
Against the extremely limited access to safe drinking water in Gaza, the World Bank has announced a US$15 million grant to the Water Security Development – Gaza Central Desalination Program — Associated Works Phase I Project.
Water scarcity is a major threat to global business, says Boyden report
In line with discussions at Davos 2020 on the need to create a more cohesive and sustainable world, premier global talent and leadership advisory firm Boyden has released a new report that finds water security has become a primary concern for NGOs, government and business leaders in developing and developed countries alike.
Generation Capital acquires GES from the Azrieli Group at NIS 110 million
The Israeli infrastructure and energy fund Generation Capital announced this week it will buy GES from the Azrieli Group, at a cost of NIS 110 million (almost €29 million or nearly $32 million), informs Globes.
Effective solids separation in surface water treatment
Surface water treatment facilities face the challenge of producing high quality clean water either for drinking, agricultural or industrial applications regardless of fluctuating turbidity and TSS (Total Suspended Solids) inlet conditions.
Researchers develop new realtime soil nitrate sensor
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have developed a new nitrate sensor that will provide real-time and continuous measurement in soil to better detect water pollution and measure conditions for higher agricultural productivity.
Fluence achieves financial close on the US$182 million Ivory Coast water project
Fluence Corporation has achieved the financial close on the €165 million (US$182 million) Ivory Coast water treatment plant with the execution of the financing agreement by the Ministry of Finance of Ivory Coast and the Israeli Discount Bank (IDB).
Israel to build largest desalination plant in the country
In mid-December, the Israeli government approved the plans to build another desalination plant in the country, which will be built in the Western Galilee, to tackle the growing water crisis.
EPA Administrator Wheeler addresses global water technology leaders in Tel Aviv
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Datumate selected by Mekorot for monitoring construction process
Datumate, a pioneer in construction data analytics for infrastructure companies, is working with Mekorot, Israel's National Water Company.
Newsight Imaging and Mekorot sign MoU to develop spectral water monitoring systems
Newsight Imaging, a startup from Ness Ziona that develops chips for machine vision and spectral diagnostics, has signed an MOU with Mekorot, Israel National Water Company, to jointly develop water monitoring systems.
NanoLock Security joins with Mekorot to deliver cyber protection for water utilities
NanoLock and Mekorot collaborate on device level cyber defense solutions to protect critical infrastructure from outsider, insider and supply chain cyberattacks.
Birmingham desalination technology starts field tests in Palestine
A new ‘low energy’ desalination technology, developed at Aston University and the University of Birmingham, and patented by University of Birmingham Enterprise, will soon begin field tests in Palestine, where it is expected to help mitigate the effects of water shortages and improve the efficiency of crop production.
Uzbekistan signs MOU with Israel’s Watergen to fight water shortage
The government of Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday with the Israel-based company, Watergen in an effort aimed at harnessing and using the company’s patented technology to make pure, clean-drinking water out of ambient air.
Mapping international drug use through the world’s largest wastewater study
A seven-year project monitoring illicit drug use in 37 countries via wastewater samples shows that cocaine use was skyrocketing in Europe in 2017 and Australia had a serious problem with methamphetamine.
Raanan Adin: “The increasing demand for water is Israel’s greatest challenge”
Raanan Adin, Chairman and President of Israel Water Association (IsWA) and CEO of Adin Holdings Water Consulting (AH), attended the 11th edition of the Water Economy Forum (#AguaForo11Mexico), held in Puebla, Mexico, on July 2.