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Kurita launches joint venture in India for semiconductor water treatment market
Kurita Industries Ltd.
From floodwaters to data centre drains: water’s role in climate litigation
A landmark annual report on global climate litigation trends has identified water, in its many forms, as an increasingly contested terrain in courtrooms around the world, as floods, droughts, water-hungry infrastructure and failing stormwater systems generate a new wave of legal challenges with direct implications for the water sector.
Kuwait advances Al Khairan Phase 1 IWPP tender with receipt of two bids
Kuwait has reached a new milestone in the procurement process for the Al Khairan Phase 1 Independent Water and Power Producer (IWPP) project, as authorities have opened the bids submitted for the development of the large-scale water and energy facility, reports Zawya.
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.
Kurita expands U.S. PFAS strategy with investment in Cyclopure Inc. and exclusive DEXSORB rights
Kurita Water Industries has announced a strategic investment in Cyclopure Inc., strengthening its collaboration with the U.S.-based firm and advancing its PFAS-related business in the United States.
Jordan signs final agreement for $4.3 billion National Water Carrier, targets July financial close
Jordan has taken a decisive step toward advancing its flagship National Water Carrier project, with the signing of the final technical and legal agreement in Amman.
Japan’s INFRONEER to buy waterworks operator Swing for $564 million
INFRONEER Holdings, the Tokyo-listed infrastructure group behind Maeda Corporation, Maeda Road and Sumitomo Mitsui Construction, announced that it had agreed to acquire all shares of water infrastructure specialist Swing Corporation in a deal estimated to surpass 90 billion yen ($564 million).
Kuwait extends deadline for Al Khairan Phase 1 Power and Desalination project tender
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy (MEWRE), has announced an extension of the bid submission deadline for the Al Khairan Phase 1 Independent Water and Power Producer (IWPP) project.
Iraq considers Iraqi-Chinese Fund to finance major desalination plant in Basra
Iraq is considering financing the Grand Basra Seawater Desalination Project through the Iraq–China Framework Agreement, reports Zwaya.
Uzbekistan, Japan, and UNDP partner to transform water governance in the Aral Sea Region
A signing ceremony held at the Ministry of Water Resources marked the official launch of the UNDP's new landmark project “Strengthening Water Resources Governance and Resilience to Climate Change in the Aral Sea Region”.
Climate scientists compare global water cycle models for the first time
A team of international researchers has completed a coordinated comparison of climate models that include water isotope data, finding that combining results from several models gives a closer match to real-world observations than any single model on its own.
Qatari Project secures $990 million financing for desalination and power plant expansion
Ras Abu Fontas Power, a Qatari project company, has entered into a financing agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for approximately $990 million.
Multilateral financing in the face of natural disasters
As climate change intensifies, so does the number and severity of natural disasters.
Aqualia awarded 30-year Toyohashi water treatment contract in Japan
Aqualia, as part of a consortium led by Infroneer Holdings Co., Ltd., has been awarded a contract for the renovation of the Toyohashi Water Treatment Plant.
ADB invests $145 million to improve water infrastructure in the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made a $145 million (in Philippine pesos equivalent) investment in Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Saudi Arabia opens $266 million RO membrane plant
Saudi Arabia has opened what is described as the Middle East’s largest reverse osmosis (RO) membrane manufacturing facility in Dammam, reports Zawya.
Taiwan International Water Week 2025 opens with a global call for innovation and sustainability
Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW) 2025 officially opened today at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX 1), reaffirming its position as a key meeting point in Asia for innovation and technology in the water sector.
K-water and OpenAI collaborate on AI-based water management and climate forecasting
The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) and OpenAI have announced a collaboration aimed at using artificial intelligence to enhance global water management and improve the prediction of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts, reports Korea JoongAng Daily.
Veolia reports strong first-half 2025 results
Veolia delivered solid first-half financial results for 2025, demonstrating strong revenue growth, robust operational performance, and strategic capital deployment, all in line with its annual guidance and long-term GreenUp plan.
25% of the world’s public-sector WWTPs to use AI in 2025
According to the Xylem Vue report: Water Technology Trends 2025: revolutionizing water management.