Noticias sobre Portugal
NBI wins the eleventh edition of the SACYR Foundation innovation awards
NBI presents the best proposal of the Sacyr iChallenges open innovation program, which received 245 ideas from 25 countries.
Sacyr boosts its EBITDA by 19% to €630 million, with a net profit of €60 million (+28%)
Against the complex global backdrop, Sacyr improved its operating cash flow, revenue and EBITDA, which demonstrates the soundness of the Group’s strategy, focused on concession assets.
Using nature in infrastructure projects could save USD 248 billion per year
New UN-backed Resource Centre launches ahead of COP 26 to build business case for natural solutions to infrastructure challenges.
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.
R&D&I, the key to more efficient and sustainable water management
Population growth and the effects of climate change pose clear challenges to the water sector.
Record-breaking Texas drought more evere than previously thought
In 2011, Texas experienced one of its worst droughts ever.
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.
2021 Smart Water Summit: in the water sector, going digital means saving
After four years of successful events, the 5th Smart Water Summit is being organised by iAgua from Sept 27 to Sept 30, 2021.
Circular economy: an opportunity to transform urban water services
As cities grow, so do urban water challenges.
Manuela Ferro, World Bank Vice President for East Asia and Pacific
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MIYA installs over 800 solar panels for more sustainable operability at its facilities in Portugal
To improve sustainability of the energy consumption of installations for water and wastewater management, MIYA, through its Portuguese subsidiary INDAQUA, has installed 874 solar panels that produce 22% of the electricity of 13 facilities in Matosinhos, Oliveira de Azeméis and Santa Maria da Feira, located in the north of Portugal.
Water ranking in Europe 2020
Europe is a very heterogeneous continent in many ways, and water is no exception.
MIYA receives certification as a Leader in Customer Service in Portugal
The quality of customer service and also the compliance with guidelines of the Directorate General of Health for COVID-19 awarded MIYA, through its Portuguese subsidiary INDAQUA, the LCS certification – Leader in Customer Service – Safe & Care.
Water leak detecting AI earns its creators title of UK’s top tech innovator
The creator of FIDO AI – the pioneering deep-learning algorithm which identifies water leaks and their size – has been named the UK's top Tech Innovator.
MIYA grants scholarships to students from the University of Porto, Portugal
The initiative, part of MIYA's corporate social responsibility scheme, has as its main goal to fight against academic dropout in Higher Education, which has become more severe under the pandemic.
Euratom Drinking Water Directive: Commission asks Portugal to comply with EU radiation legislation
The Commission decided to send a letter of formal notice to Portugal for not complying with the requirement of the Euratom Drinking Water Directive (Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom) to define precise sampling frequencies for water intended for human consumption that is packed in bottles or containers for sale.
Xylem breakthrough achieves up to 60% energy savings in industrial dewatering
Global water technology company, Xylem (NYSE:XYL), has unveiled Flygt Biboα – a breakthrough dewatering pump that dramatically reduces energy, wear and tear, and maintenance costs.
Detailed engineering makes a difference in the water sector
TecnoConverting Engineering was born in 2005 as a company specialised in building equipment for water treatment, in order to provide solutions to different issues faced by the sector.
IWA renews Board members and appoints new President
Leading water consultant Tom Mollenkopf has today become the new President of the International Water Association, taking office following his election in Lisbon, Portugal back in October 2019.
Tunisia: The role of the public and private sectors in sustainable and inclusive water management
A Green Talk on the theme of “sustainable and inclusive water management in Tunisia: what role do the public and private sectors play?”