Noticias sobre Spain
Award-winning smart digital solution for water management in Monterray (Mexico)
The Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua platform implemented in the water network managed by Servicios de Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey, I.P.D.
Floating desalination plant set to alleviate drought in Barcelona and surrounding regions
Regional authorities of Catalonia, Spain’s drought-stricken region, announced they will acquire mobile and floating desalination plants to guarantee and reinforce the water service to the population in the areas most affected by the drought.
Water security: multidimensional threats at a global scale
Water security is globally recognized as one of the imperatives of global development and forms a crucial part of one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN (Goal 6: "Clean Water and Sanitation") and is considered a necessary condition to achieve any of the other sixteen goals.
SUEZ and Vodafone partner for remote reading of new-generation smart water meters
SUEZ, a leader of circular and digital solutions for water and waste services, and Vodafone, a global leader in communication technologies and services, are joining forces to accelerate the global roll-out of remote water meter-reading via Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT*) communication networks.
Ten facts about water desalination
The Spanish Association of Desalination and Reuse (AEDyR) has released an article in which false myths that have been maintained over time about the production of desalinated water are dismantled.
The Government of Spain presents the draft royal decree for water reuse
Two draft orders have also been submitted to promote the efficient use of this resource.
NTT Data Chairman Eduardo Serra steps down amidst company restructuring
Eduardo Serra, the longstanding Chairman of the Board at NTT Data, has announced his departure after nearly two decades at the helm, the technology consultancy firm revealed this week.
“There is always an investor willing to put money to work in a performing asset”
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) recently announced the closure of financings of close to $1 billion for two water assets in Chile: the Aconcagua desalination plant and pipeline, which will reduce inland water use by industry and thus help to mitigate water scarcity.
IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience
Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change.
Ayesa wins €95 million water project contract in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi National Water Company NWC has awarded the design of 190 sanitation and drinking water distribution projects to Ayesa, representing a capex investment of 5 billion euros.
Desalination in Morocco: meeting water demands in a water-scarce region
With a semi-arid climate, uneven rainfall patterns, and a burgeoning population, securing a reliable water supply is a critical challenge in Morocco.
Latest wastewater data from 88 European cities reveal cocaine detections on the rise
New study on wastewater testing uncovers city drug-use habits in Europe.
Towards peace and prosperity: the water industry builds pathways to water security
As the foundation of all life, water is not a commodity but a cornerstone of civilization, essential for agriculture, industry, and human well-being.
World Water Day 2024: Water as a conflict trigger and a tool for peace
Water plays a critical dual role in promoting peace and triggering conflicts on a global scale.
Water digitalisation & planning, challenges for the sector to foster a development cascade effect
On this World Water Day, the United Nations is calling for coordinated action to multiply the positive effects, promoting development and resilience in the face of common challenges.
ACCIONA explores sustainable solutions for water desalination in Qatar
The event was attended by the Spanish Ambassador and the CEO of the Water business of ACCIONA, Manuel Manjon, among others.
Europe’s proactive policy approach advances US$476B water & wastewater CAPEX outlook by 2030
Europe’s water sector is pivoting toward a more sustainable, resilient future through national policy incentives, creative financing mechanisms, and digital technology advancements.
European Commissions calls for climate preparedness to avoid water conflicts
As climate change tightens its grip on Europe, EU countries are unprepared to deal with water scarcity and the potential conflicts it may lead to, according to a draft European Commission document urging EU governments to accelerate their efforts to combat climate change, informs POLITICO.
HRS wins largest ever heat exchanger order
HRS Heat Exchangers, a leading global provider of efficient heat transfer solutions, has won its largest ever component order, valued at $3.8 million.
Asturias promotes a pilot project to digitilize water management in rural municipalities
The director general for water, Vanesa Mateo, and the mayor, Adrián Gayo, stress the importance of the initiative, which will reduce failures in the supply networks and anticipate water shortages.