Noticias sobre Portugal
ACCIONA completes the extension of the Alcantarilha DWTP in Portugal
Portuguese Minister for the Environment and Energy Transition João Pedro Matos Fernandes has inaugurated the extension of the DWTP (Drinking Water Treatment Plant) in Alcantarilha, built by ACCIONA in the Algarve, Portugal.
EIB lends €28.2 million to AdIN to improve water supply and wastewater management in Portugal
The project will boost AdIN’s renewal and rehabilitation of water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering substantial environmental quality improvements and health benefits for citizens.
Ana Valverde: “Hidroconta’s products are perceived as high-quality products”
During our visit to the offices of Hidroconta, we have also spoken with Jesús Caballero Marín, Director of Quality.
“Besides strong commitment from heads of state to the sector, we need more citizens to speak up”
IRC is an international think-and-do-tank building strong WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) systems. Acting at district, national and global levels, it is dedicated to achieving SDG 6: ensure access to water and sanitation for all.
Digital advancements in water
Does the future of water utilities include digital twins?
Exploring nonlinear water routes to circularity in Flanders
Flanders government prioritises Circular Economy in Vision 2050 strategy. Utility De Watergroep trials aquifer storage and recovery. Water reuse collaboration to be explored under EU B-WaterSmart project.
“Saur will embody a new business model which will be based on a profitable and responsible growth”
Saur continues to focus on purchases and acquisitions as the basis of the company’s internationalisation strategy, where the concession market and industrial water are key cornerstones, and the Iberian Peninsula a hub of operations.
Saur buys Portuguese company Aquapor as part of its internationalisation strategy
Saur has announced the acquisition of Aquapor, a leading company in water and wastewater services in Portugal.
New technologies for safer and more sustainable sanitation
Having a good system for discharging wastewater is as important as access to drinking water to quench your thirst.
ACCIONA incorporates 12 zero-emission vehicles for sanitation management in Algarve, Portugal
The new vehicles, which will operate in a number of municipalities in Vilamoura and Vila Real de Santo António, will avoid the emission of 37.5 tonnes of CO2 a year.
Miya constructs the first 26 km of pipes for 4.3 million euros in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
The intervention is part of an ambitious investment plan to extend the coverage of the sewerage network to 54.7% and will provide service to more than 2,600 homes. Sanitation system to reach more than 6,000 people.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire Miya from Bridgepoint
Antin Infrastructure Partners announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Miya Group, a leading global efficiency-oriented water operator, from Bridgepoint.
Antin to buy part of Miya from Bridgepoint for nearly €700 million
International private equity group Bridgepoint is finalizing the sale of part of its water management business, Miya, to the French fund Antin.
EU creates a pan-European Umbrella study for early coronavirus detection in wastewater
Wastewater has emerged as a reliable indicator of the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the population, while being itself not a source of infection.
Water Europe appoints new Board for 2020-2021
Water Europe announced the composition of its Board of Directors for the period 2020-2021.
Miya heads a project to reduce water losses in Portugal
Performance-based contracts transfer the risk to the service provider, which ensures economic/financial, social and environmental benefits.
Bridgepoint puts Miya up for sale for 550 million euros
Bridgepoint, the major pan-European private equity investor, has launched the sale of Miya, its water business, acquired just over one year ago for about €237 million (approximately US$265 million).
“BARMATEC’s philosophy is to provide our clients the best solutions for aeration systems”
Detailed engineering and taking care of all the processes that are part of water treatment are key to ensure the optimum performance of facilities. BARMACTEC's work contributes to that.
Water reuse as a solution for agricultural irrigation
We all know that agriculture accounts for approximately 70% of the water consumed in the world, followed by industry and household use. Large amounts of water are needed to produce food, which is later consumed by millions of people around the planet.
Santa Maria da Feira received 44 new hospital beds
In this special effort promoted by Miya, in partnership with the Municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, six nursing homes has received a total of 44 hospital beds.