Noticias sobre Singapore
What waste is worth
Two numbers define the global wastewater business.
“We want the GWRS to continue serving as a global model for water reuse”
For fifteen years, one project has defined what water reuse can be.
UV system refurbishment to strengthen Singapore drinking water infrastructure
Singapore’s Johor River Waterworks is set to undergo a major ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system upgrade following the selection of Italian technology provider De Nora to support the refurbishment project.
PUB completes new reservoir to strengthen water supply for growing Tengah district in Singapore
Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, has completed the Tengah Service Reservoir, a major drinking water infrastructure project designed to meet rising demand from one of the city-state’s fastest-growing urban areas.
Singapore allocates nearly $100 million to advance water technology innovation
PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, will receive close to $100 million in initial funding under the country's Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 programme to support the development of advanced municipal and industrial water solutions.
PUB appoints Jacobs to assess feasibility of dual-mode desalination plant in Singapore
Jacobs has been appointed by Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, to carry out a feasibility study for a potential new desalination plant, a project aimed at strengthening the city-state’s long-term water security strategy.
Copasa privatization hits a wall over price
The privatization of Copasa (CSMG3), the Minas Gerais state water and sewage utility serving roughly 20 million Brazilians, has stalled after neither of the two strategic investor bids met the state government's undisclosed minimum price, according to Valor International.
De Nora to acquire BW Water in move to expand global water solutions platform
Italian water technology company De Nora has announced an agreement to acquire Singapore-headquartered BW Water from BW Renewables, in a transaction aimed at expanding its capabilities in integrated water and wastewater solutions across international growth markets.
The repricing of UK water: from EQT’s bet on Yorkshire to Ofwat’s enforcement wave
On 9 March, with the British water industry in roughly the worst political weather in its private history, Stockholm-listed EQT announced it would buy 42% of Kelda Holdings, the parent of Yorkshire Water, sitting alongside Singapore's GIC on a matching 42% and the New South Wales Treasury Corporation (TCorp) on the residual 16%.
When the plant learns to run itself: reinforcement learning agents in desalination digital twins
When ACCIONA and Siemens commissioned the Al Khobar 1 desalination plant in Saudi Arabia in 2020, they did something the industry had never seen: they ran the entire start-up…
Australia sets the rules: what the new data centre policies mean for the water sector
On 23 March 2026, the Australian Government placed sustainable water use at the heart of its data centre investment framework for the first time.
Bentley Systems announces 2026 Year in Infrastructure Event and YII Awards
Awards build on a two-decade legacy of recognized innovation, setting the benchmark for excellence across the world’s most critical infrastructure assets. Call for nominations now open; submissions will be accepted through May 3, 2026.
Malaysia freezes new data centre developments amid power and water supply concerns
Malaysia has suspended the approval of new data centres that are not related to artificial intelligence (AI), citing increasing pressure on the country’s power and water resources, reports Channel News Asia.
Aurecon appointed for Slope Stability Assessments to Safeguard Singapore’s Water Infrastructure
Aurecon, an Asia Pacific design, engineering, and advisory firm, has been selected by PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, to conduct slope stability assessments across the nation’s water infrastructure network.
Qatari Project secures $990 million financing for desalination and power plant expansion
Ras Abu Fontas Power, a Qatari project company, has entered into a financing agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for approximately $990 million.
Mergers and acquisitions in the global water sector: Trends and key deals of 2025
The global water industry entered 2025 navigating a markedly more cautious mergers and acquisitions environment compared with the record activity of the previous year.
PUB to carry out feasibility study for new desalination plant
National water agency PUB will be carrying out a feasibility study for a potential new desalination plant in Singapore.
PUB and Keppel extend SingSpring Desalination partnership
National water agency PUB’s concession agreement with Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) for the SingSpring Desalination Plant (SSDP) has been extended by three years to 2028.
The digital boom’s hidden crisis: Why big tech is running out of water
The world watches, mesmerised by the rise of artificial intelligence, the acceleration of cloud platforms and the global race to build ever-smaller, ever-faster chips.
Greece commits €2.5 billion to safeguard water resources amid intensifying drought
Facing prolonged drought and growing demand, Greece has unveiled a €2.5 billion ($2.92 billion) programme to secure its water supply for the next three decades, according to Environment Minister Stavros Papastravrou.