Noticias sobre Singapore
PUB awards $177 million contract to CSCE for Tuas Water Reclamation Plant
PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, has appointed China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Singapore Branch) to construct the Industrial Liquids Modules (ILMs) for the Tuas Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), which will treat industrial used water channeled to Tuas WRP via the deep sewer tunnels.
RSK to acquire UK and Asia water businesses from Black & Veatch
The RSK Group, a UK-headquartered international environmental, engineering and technical services business, is in late stages of agreeing the acquisition of Black & Veatch’s Water Europe and Water Asia businesses.
Accelerating the Water Circular Economy across Europe
A critical mass of projects has been assembled to accelerate the Water Circular Economy across Europe The ULTIMATE project aims to create economic value by valorising resources within the water cycle Nine demo-sites represent a variety of stakeholders who could benefit from circular economy activities.
Researchers develop new multitasking microbe for simpler, cheaper and greener wastewater treatment
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new way to treat sewage that is much simpler, cheaper and greener than existing methods.
Build back better: The critical role of water-smart cities
Last century public policies and technologies are no longer adequate to ensure water for economic development, business growth, social well-being and ecosystem health.
GRADIANT acquires Malaysia-based Sigma Water
GRADIANT, an international end-to-end water solutions provider, has acquired Malaysia-based Sigma Water Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd to expand its regional operations throughout Southeast Asia and provide support to its project achievements in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Singapore’s PUB fines Feng Ming Construction $56,500 for damaging water main
Feng Ming Construction Pte Ltd has been fined a total of $56,500 for damaging a large water main and carrying out unauthorised sheet piling installation works at Dunearn Road in 2019.
Ms Manfredi (European Commission): “We have some major industrial champions in water reuse”
Last May the European Parliament approved the Water Reuse Regulation to prevent water shortages in the EU. It is an important milestone to promote water reuse for agricultural purposes in all EU countries.
Over one billion people at threat of being displaced by 2050 due to environmental change
The international think-tank the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) published a new report.
Singapore begins work on first integrated water and solid waste treatment plant in Tuas
The National Environment Agency (NEA) and PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, have announced that the first phase of construction of Tuas Nexus has begun, and it is set to be completed in phases from 2025 onwards.
Gradiant wins 12 projects across Asia Pacific for over US$250 million
Gradiant Corporation, a leader in innovative solutions for desalination and industrial wastewater treatment, has secured 12 new projects across Asia Pacific in the first half of 2020.
PUB awards US$327 million Domestic Liquids Modules contract for Tuas Water Reclamation Plant
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, has appointed Sinohydro Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) to construct the civil and structural components of Domestic Liquids Modules (DLMs) for the Tuas Water Reclamation Plant (WRP).
Scientists led by NTU Singapore identify new catalysts for more efficient water splitting
A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered the parameters that determine the efficiency of a class of low-cost catalysts called spinel oxides – a discovery that breaks a bottleneck in the extraction of hydrogen from water through electrolysis, the process of splitting water with electricity.
PSP.US acquires assets of PolyCera
PSP.US has acquired the assets of United States membrane company PolyCera, which in 2018 began the eagerly anticipated commercialization of its award-winning and highly differentiated organic metal membrane products that combine the robustness of ceramic membranes with the cost efficiencies of polymeric membranes.
Singapore’s Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant begins commercial operations
The large-scale, dual-mode Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant is the first of its kind in Singapore, with an innovative design situating treatment equipment completely underground and featuring a lush green rooftop for community recreation.
Saur acquires Nijhuis Industries to form a leading player in industrial water
Saur announces the acquisition of Nijhuis Industries, a leading Dutch group specialised in advanced industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions with a worldwide footprint.
Utico agrees to extend Hyflux restructuring deadline
Utico improves RA offer & keeps recovery to senior creditors intact, P&P to benefit further, Oman, Algeria shareholders to get relief.
Peatland drainage in Southeast Asia adds to climate change
Study reveals drainage, deforestation of the region’s peatlands, which leads to fires, greenhouse emissions, land subsidence.
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.
PUB and Sembcorp sign 25-year agreement to build Singapore’s largest floating solar system
Floating solar system aims to be a global showcase of operational excellence and safety. Collaboration underscores PUB and Sembcorp’s commitment to support Singapore’s target of achieving 2 gigawatt peak (GWp) of installed solar capacity by 2030.