Noticias sobre Spain
Water solutions for industry and agriculture: expertise and innovation
Water scarcity presents a growing challenge, particularly for industries and agriculture, the two largest consumers of this essential resource.
Cajamar Innova opens a new call for startups in the water and agriculture sectors
Interested entrepreneurs can submit their application at www.plataformatierra.es/startups. The Cajamar Innova Business Promotion Programmes are open for the first time to Foodtech projects.
Strengthening Europe’s Water Resilience: INNFLOW consortium advances strategic Innovation
As Europe faces mounting challenges in water sustainability, marine ecosystems, and climate resilience, a major international initiative is taking shape.
Desalination at a turning point: the search for energy efficiency
The world’s reliance on desalination has never been greater.
L&T consortium wins EPC contract for Ras Mohaisen IWP in Saudi Arabia
A consortium led by India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T), alongside Spain’s Lantania, has secured the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the Ras Mohaisen Independent Water Plant (IWP) in Saudi Arabia, according to an L&T press release.
New study shows how climate change affects rain and floods
Climate change may lead to more precipitation and more intense floods.
Arctic sea ice loss drives drier weather over California and wetter over Spain and Portugal
A study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has used a novel approach to unravel the influence of the loss of Arctic sea ice on the planet's climate, isolating it from other factors related to climate change.
EIB grants Canal de Isabel II a €430 m loan for water infrastructure investment in Madrid, Spain
The operation contributes to the EIB’s climate action and environmental sustainability objectives by promoting more efficient management of water, a natural resource of vital importance to Spain.
Global sea ice cover reaches an all-time minimum as streak of record temperatures continues
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission with funding from the EU, routinely publishes monthly climate bulletins reporting on the changes observed in global surface air and sea temperatures, sea ice cover and hydrological variables.
Key factors in forecasting and managing floods in rivers and urban areas
Experts agree that global warming is the main cause of more frequent and intense flooding.
Europe’s digital water market forecast to double by 2033: policy & technology drive transformation
Europe’s digital water solutions market, the world’s largest in the sector, is on track to double in size, growing from US$13.7 billion in 2024 to US$27.2 billion by 2033, according to a new report from Bluefield Research, a leading provider of global water market data and insights.
Veolia gains a key strategic partner as CriteriaCaixa acquires a 5% stake
Veolia has secured a strategic partner with CriteriaCaixa, the investment arm of la Caixa Foundation, which is set to acquire a 5% stake in the company.
ACCIONA ends 2024 with €19.19B in revenue with a key role in the water sector
ACCIONA closed 2024 with record revenues of €19.19 billion, reflecting solid growth in all business areas.
Graines de Boss expands to Belgium and Spain, boosting startups in water and wastewater innovation
Graines de Boss, the entrepreneurship competition founded in France in 2004, is broadening its horizons with expansions into Belgium and Spain.
INDAQUA acquires Hidrogestión to strengthen its presence in Spain
In 2023, INDAQUA became the first Portuguese company to enter the Spanish water supply sector with the acquisition of INDAQUA Fusosa, which operates in the municipalities of Muro and Alcúdia, in Mallorca.
The top eight technological trends set to shape water management in 2025
The report Water Technology Trends 2025 - Revolutionizing Water Management through Digital Transformation, recently published by Xylem Vue, identifies the emerging trends set to revolutionize the sector.
Harnessing sewer data: Shaping the future of urban flood modelling
As extreme weather events become more frequent and urban landscapes grow more complex, flood modeling has never been more critical.
Spain’s Canal de Isabel II allocates over €2 billion to strengthen the service
Canal de Isabel II has announced it will allocate more than 2 billion euros over the next six years to guarantee and strengthen the quality of the water service in the region.
Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
Water is an essential resource for life, the economy and ecological balance, but its management in the European Union continues to face major challenges.
Upcoming webinar: how sewer network data impacts urban flood modelling
The Autodesk Water Webinar Series by Smart Water Magazine explores the latest trends and innovative approaches in water management. Register now and join us on February 13 to discover how sewer network data influences urban flood modeling.