Noticias sobre Spain
Oman’s Barka V Desalination Plant plans solar integration to reduce energy footprint
The Barka V Independent Water Project (IWP), which began commercial operations in South Al Batinah Governorate in June 2024, is planning to integrate a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility to partially offset its use of gas-fired electricity, reports Zawya.
Winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water announced
The city of Jeddah today witnessed a landmark global event with the announcement of the winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water in its third edition, marking the conclusion of a highly competitive showcase that drew the attention of the international water community.
Aqualia awarded 30-year Toyohashi water treatment contract in Japan
Aqualia, as part of a consortium led by Infroneer Holdings Co., Ltd., has been awarded a contract for the renovation of the Toyohashi Water Treatment Plant.
High-power pumping solutions for a sustainable water future in Qatar
Qatar’s urban expansion is leading to a structural upgrade of its sanitation network, with new assets designed to match rising demand and secure dependable wastewater services.
BIM: The technology rebuilding monuments and transforming water management
In 2019, fire destroyed part of one of Europe’s most iconic monuments.
What will the new Wastewater Directive really cost? Europe finally has an answer
For three years, Europe debated the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive without one essential element: a reliable estimate of the real cost of removing micro-pollutants.
Adapting the water supply for use with boilers in the tomato industry
Boilers are an essential element in ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the tomato processing production process.
36 innovations compete to reshape the future of water worldwide
The Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) reveals finalists ahead of Award Ceremony in Jeddah.
Optimise drinking water treatment with BlueEdge® by Badger Meter
Badger Meter instrumentation can be used at all operational and compliance steps within a drinking water treatment facility.
BATRAW Innovation Workshop 2
On 18-20 November 2025, the BATRAW consortium met in Pamplona and Bilbao (Spain) for the 8th General Assembly and Innovation Workshop 2 of the project, seeking to develop new technological processes for recovery of critical raw materials from electric vehicle batteries.
Idrica strengthens its commitment to sustainability by reforesting a new forest in Pedralba, Spain
Idrica, a company specialized in the digitalization of the integrated water cycle, has taken part in the reforestation of the forest in Pedralba, Spain, through the planting of 125 trees.
CircSyst partners meet in Lahti to advance sustainable circular models
On November 4th-5th, 2025, the 3rd General Assembly meeting of the CircSyst project) was hosted in the city of Lahti, Finland.
LIFE GREEN ADAPT showcases validation and maintenance plans for blue-green infrastructure tech
The LIFE GREEN ADAPT project, co-funded by the EU LIFE Programme (LIFE20 CCA/ES/001795), continues to advance innovative blue-green infrastructure solutions that enhance the resilience of waste infrastructure to climate change.
Taiwan International Water Week 2025 opens with a global call for innovation and sustainability
Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW) 2025 officially opened today at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX 1), reaffirming its position as a key meeting point in Asia for innovation and technology in the water sector.
UP-TO-ME Final General Assembly and 2nd Innovation Workshop: Power-to-Methanol for a Net Zero EU
On 15-16 October 2025, UP-TO-ME project partners gathered in Valencia (Spain) for the final General Assembly and 2nd Innovation Workshop of the project–a ground-breaking initiative aiming to decentralise Power-to-Methanol production for hard-to-electrify applications such as marine vessels.
Spain’s water cycle digitalisation PERTE: a model for lower and middle-income countries
Spain’s PERTE for the Digitalisation of the Water Cycle (“Water PERTE”) is a pioneering initiative to modernise water management through technology-driven, coordinated public policy.
“We’re committed to maximising the value of the technology we’ve developed at Thames Water”
Smart metering has become a cornerstone of Thames Water’s strategy to tackle leakage, improve efficiency, and empower customers to take control of their water use.
“Hidroconta offers a complete ecosystem: from data collection to decision making”
Over the past four decades, Hidroconta has grown from a small family business focused on irrigation efficiency into a global leader in digital water management.
Powering a circular economy: BATRAW project kicks off innovation workshops
On the 1st of October 2025, Isle Utilities (Isle) hosted the first Innovation Workshop for the Horizon Europe BATRAW project.
Close to €1.6 billion of EU funds will help Spain recover from Valencia’s devastating floods
The European Commission has proposed to the European Parliament and the Council an aid of €945 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to Spain to support the recovery from the destructive ‘DANA floods' of October 2024 in Valencia.