Noticias sobre Saudi Arabia
First seawater desalination plant using RO technology inagurated in Umm Al Quwain
The "NAQA'A" Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in the Emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain was officially inaugurated this week.
Dancing droplets’ new spin on water harvesting
A more efficient way to capture fresh water from the air could be inspired by a phenomenon of motion first glimpsed in bowls of breakfast cereal.
Aqualia appoints Santiago Lafuente as new CEO
Aqualia's Board of Directors has appointed Santiago Lafuente, current director for Spain, as the company's new CEO.
SWCC unveils its first investment contracts for brine mining
At the beginning of 2024, the Saline Water Conversion Corporation signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding in the field of mining, with local and international companies and academic institutions, including signing investment contracts for brine mining with group of Chinese companies.
50 years of SWCC: Providing essential water with 33 desal plants and 139 purification facilities
SWCC has achieved numerous industry milestones, including Guinness World Records for energy-efficient desalination facilities. SWCC's innovations contribute to global water sustainability and security through collaborations with international partners.
Desalination as a source of drinking water: success stories from across the world
Desalination is increasingly seen as a sustainable solution to alleviate water resource scarcity. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Morocco provide examples of the use of desalination to address water shortages.
Saudi Arabia sets minimum limit for public-private partnership projects
The amended regulations of Saudi Arabia's Privatization Law outline key provisions for privatization projects. Minimum limits are set for public-private partnership projects at SR 200 million (about $53.3 million), and for asset ownership transfers at SR 50 million (about $13.3 million).
India’s Va Tech Wabag secures $33.5 million contract for Saudi wastewater treatment plant
Va Tech Wabag will serve as the process and technology provider for a wastewater treatment plant at the Ras Tanura refinery complex in Saudi Arabia.
Doosan awards contract to Alucor for landmark Saudi desalination project
The South Korean conglomerate Doosan has awarded Alucor, a prominent EPC contractor in the Middle East, a contract for the Shuaibah 3 IWP project, a significant seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Saudi Arabia, reports Zawya.
ACCIONA Appoints Luis Miguel López Mier as Director of the Water Construction Area
ACCIONA has announced the appointment of Luis Miguel López Mier as the new Director of the Water Construction Area.
NWC announces completion of major projects to meet rising water demands
Up to 50,000 cubic metres of desalinated water will be pumped daily to meet the need of residents in Dhahran. The NWC has also announced the completion of Phase II of the drinking water network project in Najran, and the expansion of the drinking water plant in Wadi Al-Dawasir.
Dr. Al Al-Sheikh Mubarak appointed CEO of the National Water Company, Saudi Arabia
Former CEO Mr. Nemer bin Mohammed Al-Shebl is appointed Advisor to the Chairman of the Board, Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadli.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC has completed the operation of 8 new stations to purify drinking water
20,000 m3 of desalinated water are pumped daily from the 8 stations in the King Fahd suburb using a mini reverse-osmosis (RO) system. The construction of compact drinking-water treatment stations is one of the outcomes of the national water strategy.
East Pipes Integrated closes $266 million deal with SWCC
East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry has successfully entered into a substantial agreement with Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), surpassing SAR 1 billion, inclusive of value-added tax, reports Zawya.
Webuild awarded US$4.7 billion dam contract in Saudi Arabia
Webuild will construct three dams to create the 2.8-kilometre long freshwater lake at Trojena, confirming its position as world leader in the water segment.
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Saudi’s SIO and SPPC ink dal for the supply of treated water to Taiba IPP
The Saudi Irrigation Organization (SIO) has formally entered into an agreement with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the provision of treated sewage water to the Taiba Independent Power Plant (Taiba IPP) located in Madinah, in Saudi Arabia, reports Zawya.
L&T secures EPC contract for Amaala utilities project
The Construction arm of Larsen & Toubro has been chosen as the turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractor to establish various systems related to renewable energy generation and utilities, for the Amaala project in the Red Sea region, Saudi Arabia.
TAQA, Vision Invest, and GIC Consortium secure Juranah Water Reservoir project in Makkah
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PSJC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is delighted to announce its participation in the winning consortium for the Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir Project (ISWR-1) in the Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.