Noticias sobre Japan
Hiroyuki Katayama takes over as President of Hydranautics
As of April 2022, Hiroyuki Katayama has taken over as President of Hydranautics – A Nitto Group Company.
Mr. Tsunenobu Katsura joins NX Filtration
NX Filtration, the global provider of breakthrough direct nanofiltration technology for pure and affordable water, announced that Mr.
Toshiba wins contract for ozone treatment system at Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant in Delhi
Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation have concluded a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (hereafter L&T) for three ozone generators at the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant in Delhi, India, being executed by Delhi Jal Board.
ILO and Japan launch five new water systems in Mindanao
Over 3,000 households have gained access to safe and clean water as the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project launches five new water systems built by community members, indigenous peoples and former combatants in the Bangsamoro region.
Carmine Ciccocioppo appointed CEO and Managing Director of Osmoflo
Osmoflo’s shareholder, Hitachi Zosen Corporation of Japan (HITZ), and the Board of Osmoflo have announced the appointment of Carmine Ciccocioppo, as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Osmoflo, effective from Friday 1st April 2022.
Experts review safety of plan to discharge treated water from Fukushima site
A Task Force of experts dispatched by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) collected water samples and scrutinized detailed technical data during their first mission to Japan this week to review the safety of its plan to discharge treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea.
WELTEC BIOPOWER commissions fourth biogas plant in Japan
Biological service ensures high gas yield of waste plant.
OECD research finds 109 million tonnes plastic accumulated in rivers
The world is producing twice as much plastic waste as two decades ago, with the bulk of it ending up in landfill, incinerated or leaking into the environment, and only 9% successfully recycled, according to a new OECD report.
SUEZ wins contract to provide water mains cleaning services for water network in Singapore
SUEZ was recently awarded a new three-year contract by PUB, Singapore's national water agency, to provide water pipes cleaning services using water-saving technologies Ice PiggingTM and air scouring.
Researchers model ‘red snow’ algal blooming events
Red snow is a unique phenomenon caused by blooms of red algae that live on the surface of snow.
Metito consortium selected for Qatar’s Al-Wakrah STP project
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal), established in 2004 and responsible for the planning, design, procurement, construction of all infrastructure projects in Qatar, has selected a consortium for the planned public-private partnership (PPP) sewage treatment plant to service the Wakrah and Al-Wukair areas in Qatar, reports Energy & Utilities.
Kurita to establish new shared services company
Kurita has established a new shared services company, "Kurita Corporate Service LLC," which will be entrusted with consolidating and implementing the finance, accounting, general affairs, human resources, labor, and other internal administrative activities of Kurita Water Industries and group companies in Japan.
WMO: 2021 one of the seven warmest years on record
Although average global temperatures were temporarily cooled by the 2020-2022 La Niña events, 2021 was still one of the seven warmest years on record, according to six leading international datasets consolidated by the World Meteorological Organization.
Ewec sets deadline for Abu Dhabi’s IWP
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec), responsible for the planning, forecasting, purchase and supply of water and electricity in Abu Dhabi, has decided on a deadline of March 31st for the submission of bids by prequalified bidders for the planned Mirfa 2 (M2) Independent Water Project (IWP) in Abu Dhabi, reports Energy & Utilities.
Scientists trace the path of radioactive cesium in the ecosystem of Fukushima
In 2011, the nuclear accident at Fukushima, Japan, resulted in the deposit of radioactive cesium (radiocesium) into habitats in the vicinity.
When water comes from all sides
NOAA, William & Mary researchers team with TACC to develop, test first-ever 3D compound inland-coastal flooding guidance system.
Japan funds US$ 1.2 million to improve sanitation in Yemen
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) welcomes a US$ 1.2 million contribution from the Government of Japan to establish a new project, Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Support for Crisis Affected Communities in Hadramout.
Rainy days harm the economy
Economic growth goes down when the number of wet days and days with extreme rainfall go up, a team of Potsdam scientists finds.
A dozen things that helped and hurt climate progress in 2021
2021 may turn out to be the most critical year in our efforts to combat climate change.
ACWA Power announces new leadership appointments
Kashif Rana, the company’s CFO, will also oversee portfolio management as Rajit Nanda, CPMO steps down. Clive Turton and Abdulhameed Muhaidib appointed as CIO and Deputy CFO respectively.