Noticias sobre Singapore
Jan Lüder appointed President and CEO of Voith Hydro
Jan Lüder will be appointed President and CEO of Voith Hydro and member of the Corporate Board of Management of the Voith Group effective April 1, 2025.
Gradiant secures second semiconductor water project in Dresden under unified H+E brand
Gradiant has secured a major contract to design and build an ultrapure water (UPW) facility for a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Dresden, Germany.
Singapore to strengthen coastal defenses with $5 billion boost
In a significant move to bolster Singapore's defenses against rising sea levels, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced during his Budget 2025 speech that the Coastal and Flood Protection Fund will receive an additional $5 billion.
Peatlands and mangroves key to reducing carbon emissions in Southeast Asia, finds study
Conserving and restoring Southeast Asia's carbon-rich peatlands and mangroves could mitigate more than 50 per cent of the region's land-use carbon emissions, according to a new international study published in Nature Communications.
Keeping Singapore’s potable water pipe network in good order
National water agency PUB adopts a proactive approach to manage pipelines within Singapore’s water supply network, which ensures a robust and efficient potable water distribution system.
GF Piping Systems and Gradiant join forces to innovate sustainable water treatment solutions
GF Piping Systems and Gradiant have announced a strategic partnership aimed at driving innovation in sustainable water treatment.
Wetlands of International Importance are nature-based solutions for ensuring life and livelihoods
This article by Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba appears in the accompanying guide to Save Land. United for Land, an exhibition by the Bundeskunsthalle and the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the UNCCD. The exhibition runs until 1 June 2025.
Safeguarding Singapore’s NEWater production by preventing illegal discharges
Singapore has a robust, diversified and sustainable water supply from four sources, known as the ‘Four National Taps’: water from local catchment, imported water, NEWater and desalinated water.
Sewage signals: How DNA detection is revolutionising water quality monitoring
Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
Harnessing technology and nature to transform urban water management
As part of the Autodesk Water Webinar Series, the session 'Leveraging Rainwater Management for Climate Resilience' brought together leading experts in nature-based solutions, hydraulic modeling, and stormwater management to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change in today’s urban environments.
Toray supplies advanced RO and UF membranes for Indonesia’s Balikpapan Refinery Project
Toray Industries announced that it has supplied reverse osmosis (RO) and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes to the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) Balikpapan Project in Indonesia.
Aegea secures 35-year sanitation concession in Brazil’s Piauí state
Brazilian sanitation firm Aegea Saneamento has won a 35-year concession contract to manage water supply and sewerage services across Piauí, following a bidding process led by the state government, reports BN Americas.
Global water crisis threatens 8% GDP loss and over 50% of food production by 2050: Report
An international group of leaders and experts warns that unless humanity acts with greater boldness and urgency, an increasingly out-of-balance water cycle will wreak havoc on economies and humanity worldwide.
“ADB focuses on financing and building sustainable solutions with partners and clients”
The Asian Development Bank has set as a priority building water and sanitation resilience and security in Asia and the Pacific.
Singapore’s NEWater journey
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency commemorated the closure of NEWater Visitor Centre (NVC) and Bedok NEWater Factory (BNF) with a closing ceremony today.
Thames Water appoints Jacobs and Mott MacDonald to boost London’s resilience to drought
Thames Water has appointed Jacobs and Mott MacDonald (Jacobs Mott MacDonald joint venture) as its Technical Partner to lead development proposals for vital new infrastructure to tackle the risk of drought in London.
Anaergia selected to design and build biogas facility in Jeju Island, South Korea
Anaergia's, subsidiary, Anaergia Singapore Pte.
Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally, study finds
Low confidence in water quality is associated with perceptions of public corruption.
Saudi water treatment project: 54 companies bid for PPP initiative
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA), in conjunction with the National Centre for Privatisation & PPP (NCP), announced on Sunday that 54 companies have expressed interest in the Water and Sewage Treatment Plants at Land Ports Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project, reports Zawya.
“Our AnMBR tech reduces energy consumption and volume of sludge biomass, while generating energy”
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) aspires to be a leading center for scientific and technological education and research.