Noticias sobre Malaysia
Greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs higher than previously expected
Greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s water reservoirs are around 29% higher, per area, than suggested by previous studies, but practical measures could be taken to help reduce that impact, a new study finds.
Mueller Water Products acquires i2O Water, Ltd.
Acquisition expands and accelerates pressure management solutions and analytics portfolio
Collaborative leakage project recognised by water sector
A game-changing UK partnership that is bringing significant improvements to leak detection rates globally has been recognised by the water industry.
1 trillion gallons of water being recycled using Xylem technology
Helping customers reuse 4.3B m3 of water, or more than 1 trillion gallons, equivalent to almost two million Olympic swimming pools Technology kept 1.4B m3 of polluted water from…
Environmental antimicrobial resistance driven by urban wastewater
Pollution in rivers and canals from inadequately managed urban wastewater, rather than aquaculture, is driving environmental antimicrobial resistance, research carried out in Thailand has found.
Suqia eyes stronger ASEAN participation in 3rd biennial Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Water Award
The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) held a virtual briefing for members of the press from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to promote the third cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award.
SWPC receives EOIs for Ras Mohaisen desalination plant
Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has received expressions of interest (EOIs) shortly after the firm issued the Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the development of the Ras Mohaisen independent water project (IWP) to the interested companies.
“Young people can propose new ideas to solve water problems”
Awarded annually since 1997 during the World Water Week, in 2020 the Stockholm Junior Water Prize went to Hiroki Matsuhashi and Takuma Miyaki from Japan, for a creative solution to combat soil erosion.
GRADIANT acquires Malaysia-based Sigma Water
GRADIANT, an international end-to-end water solutions provider, has acquired Malaysia-based Sigma Water Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd to expand its regional operations throughout Southeast Asia and provide support to its project achievements in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Study identifies need for investment in Asian hydropower modernisation
Hydropower stations constructed decades ago across Asia are in need of significant investment and upgrades to enhance their critical contribution to the region’s clean energy goals, according to new research.
Peatland drainage in Southeast Asia adds to climate change
Study reveals drainage, deforestation of the region’s peatlands, which leads to fires, greenhouse emissions, land subsidence.
Study: Consumers more concerned with climate change, water and air pollution
The latest Ericsson ConsumerLab report reveals fresh insights on consumer attitudes toward sustainability challenges - and how technology could help them to make a greater positive impact.
How the world is working in the NRW arena
On Monday May 4th, Miya Water, a world leader in water management efficiency, in partnership with the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA), organised a webinar to discuss how the Caribbean countries, and particularly the water industry, are weathering the challenges of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Caribbean and global impact and response
Watch the Webinar: COVID-19: Caribbean and global impact and response.
Ovarro: Servelec Technologies and Primayer unite under one brand and one name
A new word enters the water technology lexicon on 12 March with a bold rebrand by Servelec Technologies and recent acquisition, leak detection specialist Primayer.
Device mimics the mangrove’s water-purifying power
The mangrove tree survives in its subtropical habitat by efficiently converting the salty water of its environment into fresh water — an engineering feat that has long baffled scientists.
Water agencies to leverage smart grid tech for higher revenue opportunities in APAC countries
Higher investments in automation and analytics to give an edge to utilities across the region.
NORMA Group’s water management production successfully certified according to ISO 9001
NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has had another production site certified according to ISO 9001.
SDGs represent almost US$10 trillion of high-impact investment potential
Standard Chartered examines the most impactful opportunities for investing in three infrastructure-focused SDGs in 15 high-growth markets across Asia and Africa.
Regulated UK market leads on leak detection
Pressure to reduce leakage levels coming from UK water industry regulators has led to a global interest in leak detection and location technologies emerging in the UK market.