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Pilot Watch: Dow introduces the first of our new series
On this World Water Day, 22 March 2017, Dow introduces the first of our new series of pilot project digital diaries.
Kuwait Fund boosts loan for desal project at Eastern Port Said, Egypt
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) is to provide a further KDW 18.5 million ($61 million) in funding for a 150,000 m3/d seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in Eastern Port Said, Egypt.
GS Inima and Veolia among six to prequalify for Oman project
GS Inima and Veolia Middle East are among six entities shortlisted for a desalination plant project in Khasab, Oman, reports Times of Oman.
Saudi’s SWCC moves ahead with privatisation plans
Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) of Saudi Arabia is today (22 March 2017) taking final proposals for two mega desalination plants, in Yanbu and Shuqaiq, reports MEED.
Rosarito Beach project faces uncertain future
Consolidated Water’s proposed mega-project in Baja California, Mexico, faces an uncertain future owing to “significant macroeconomic changes” since the US presidential election of November 2016.
Best of World Water Day 2017
Water. desalination + reuse rounds up the social projects, scientific discoveries, prize launches, and other initiatives from the desal and reuse community on World Water Day, 22 March 2017.
The Long Read: Where’s the innovation in brine treatment?
As water scarcity bites and the drive to recycle water grows, the focus on recovering clean water and other resources from brine is sharpening. The challenge is particularly pertinent for industrial operators.
WaterWorld Weekly Newscast, March 27, 2017
Atranscript of the WaterWorld Weekly Newscast for March 27, 2017.
Wastewater plant operator indicted for falsifying records
The president of a private wastewater treatment and engineering firm in Massachusetts is accused of faking environmental test results.