Noticias sobre Portugal
Mapping international drug use through the world’s largest wastewater study
A seven-year project monitoring illicit drug use in 37 countries via wastewater samples shows that cocaine use was skyrocketing in Europe in 2017 and Australia had a serious problem with methamphetamine.
“The Madrid Congress should mean the consolidation of the YWP Spanish Chapter”
Young Water Professionals is the Spanish Chapter of young water professionals of the IWA (International Water Association), supported by the Spanish Association of Water Supply and Sanitation, AEAS.
Sinking groundwater levels threaten the vitality of riverine ecosystems
Groundwater is the world's largest source of freshwater and it is of vital importance for food production.
Irrigation network design with SIGOPRAM
In order to move forward with the works in the Segarra-Garrigues Irrigation System, ASG has designed a GIS tool to carry out calculations for complex irrigation networks quickly and effectively: SIGOPRAM.
“We want to become a key competitor in the Spanish concession market”
'Ensuring water abundance through efficient management'.
Smart Water Summit: Digitalization, the lever for the necessary change in the water sector
Miguel Ángel García Martín: 'The digital transformation is no longer an option; companies will be digital, or they will cease to exist.' More than 150 attendees witnessed this key discussion on the opportunities and challenges of new technologies in the water sector.
Fungicides as an underestimated hazard for freshwater organisms
Scientists at the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) have found that pollution by fungicides can have unforeseen but far-reaching consequences for the functioning of aquatic systems.
Ramón López: “Talking about Water Intelligence and Incidents means talking about smart meters”
Kamstrup is a company providing metering solutions for water, electricity, heating and cooling.
Digital water: 5 key players
Digitalisation is transforming the water sector, as increasingly new technologies drive sustainable water management and help address critical challenges.
A new heatwave hits Europe
For the second time in less than one month, a widespread and intense heatwave impacted Europe, with many new maximum and minimum temperature records, disruption to transport and infrastructure and stress on people's health and the environment.
Experts develop flood prediction model
The duration of floods can be determined by river flow, precipitation and atmospheric blocking.
M. de Stefano: “5G technology will create a new world of services that we cannot begin to imagine”
Maurizio De Stefano, Director Energy & Utilities (Head Water & Environment) at Minsait, was one of the speakers at the 11th Water Economy Forum held on July 2nd in Puebla, Mexico, where he took part in the fourth session about the technology revolution in the water sector.
New Water Europe Board appointed for 2019-2020
Water Europe is pleased to announce the composition of its Board of Directors for the period 2019-2020.
ACCIONA inaugurates WTP at Ul in Portugal
On June 7th ACCIONA, together with Indaqua Oliveira de Azeméis, opened the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) at Ul, located in the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis in north-west Portugal, around 48 kilometres from Porto.
Indaqua reduces water losses in 10 towns
First public performance contracts in Portugal in this area amount to €6 million.
Gregg Herrin: “Digital twins will become an engrained part of every aspect of the water industry”
As digitalization is becoming an essential part of the water sector, ever more utilities dedicated to this arena can profit from its solutions and use.
Aqualia acquires the French company Services Publics et Industries Environnement (SPIE)
The acquisition of the company involves the entry of Aqualia in the French water management market. SPIE provides its services to 140,000 inhabitants in the Île de France region.
Researcher documents cascading effects of parasites on underwater ecosystems
Research by an evolutionary biologist from Florida State University has shown parasites have important and far-reaching effects on predatory fish and the ecosystems they inhabit.
Iberdrola receives €400 million green loan for Portugal’s Tamega pumped hydro power scheme
The group is continuing to finance renewable energy projects and will invest 13,300 million euros during the 2018-2022 period.
Iberdrola inaugurates the Baixo Iguaçu hydroelectric power plant in Brazil
With 350 MW installed capacity, the Baixo Iguaçu plant will control the water flow of the Iguaçu falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world The Chairman of Iberdrola…