Noticias sobre Oman
ACCIONA defends the role of sustainable finance for the development of new infrastructure projects
The role of sustainable finance in the development of infrastructures in the Middle East was one of the topics discussed in the panel titled “The use of Islamic finance”, in which ACCIONA’s Economic-Financial and Sustainability Director José Ángel Tejero took part.
Sustainable sanitation task force report released
A new report by SS TF sheds light on the current situation of wastewater collection and treatment in the CEE region.
Aigües de Barcelona starts river water treatment pilot in Barcelona
Aigües de Barcelona, the public-private company responsible for managing the water cycle in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, Spain, starts a series of pilot projects with NX Filtration’s direct nanofiltration membranes.
Aqualia acquires GGU for $180 million
Georgia Global Utilities (GGU), a fully owned subsidiary of Georgia Capital (GCAP), owns and operates the water cycle infrastructures of Tbilisi, Miskheta and Rustavi, including:…
Oman inaugurates project for solar driven desalination
Solar power will be used to desalinate sea water in a novel project launched by Oman earlier this month.
Introducing change in water utilities
For many water utilities, there exists a fundamental need to break out of the vicious circle of increasing water losses, decreasing operational efficiency, increasing economic and financial losses, deterioration of the infrastructure and steady erosion of service levels.
Metropolitan Board takes actions to alleviate drought
As drought continues to stress the state’s water supply, Metropolitan Water District took new actions to ensure Southern Californians have the water they need.
OWWSC signs agreement with China’s State Grid International
Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company (OWWSC) has signed an agreement with China’s State Grid International Development Company to provide necessary equipment and devices for seawater desalination operations in the Al Kahel area in Al Wusta Governorate.
Parts of Somalia hit by the driest season in 40 years as climate-fueled drought worsens
Nearly 90% of the country faces severe water shortages leaving 3.5 million people in extreme hunger.
Q&A: International public tender for the water and sanitation project of Juliaca, Puno (Peru)
The virtual briefing will be held on December 7, 2021, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (GMT-5). Registration.
Wastewater treatment improves in Europe but large differences remain
Collection and treatment of waste water are key to reducing pressures and risks to human health and the environment, especially to rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
New Los Angeles director joins Metropolitan Board
Environmental sustainability leader and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power executive manager Nancy Sutley returned to her seat today on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Utico makes offer for Hyflux assets with Creditors and PnP recovery
Utico has made an offer for Hyflux assets and PnP recovery which Borelli Walsh (BW) is considering as part of creditor agreement.
More needs to be done against water pollution from nitrates, says EC
The latest Commission Report on the implementation of the Nitrates Directive (based on data for 2016-2019) warns that nitrates are still causing harmful pollution to water in the EU.
Economic costs of heatwaves to increase five-fold by 2060
Scientists calculate that heatwaves, due to their impact on human productivity, are causing significant damage to Europe’s economy. New estimates show that the negative impact is set to increase sharply in the next decades.
Bridging the aspirations vs. awareness gap in gender equity
Water projects are six times more efficient when women are part of the team.
EPA Announces $250 m WIFIA loan to upgrade aging infrastructure, advance renewable energy in Mass.
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Stanford scientists solve mystery of icy plumes that may foretell deadly supercell storms
The most devastating tornadoes are often preceded by a cloudy plume of ice and water vapor billowing above a severe thunderstorm. New research reveals the mechanism for these plumes could be tied to “hydraulic jumps” – a phenomenon Leonardo Da Vinci observed more than 500 years ago.
Veolia WT’s mobile water services expand with new regeneration facility and assets in Middle East
Veolia Water Technologies, a subsidiary of the Veolia group and leading specialist in water treatment, continues its investment in its mobile water services offering through the development and construction of a new regeneration and recycling service centre and mobile assets in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Xylem’s Dr. Lindsay Birt featured s the winner of US Water Prize 2021
Today, the US Water Alliance announced the winners of the US Water Prize 2021, an annual award that recognizes people and organizations leading innovative approaches to water management and a more sustainable water future.