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ENGIE strengthens the resilience of the Belgian electricity system with new flexible capacities

ENGIE is reaching major milestones for Belgium’s electricity security of supply—one of the Group’s historic markets—by commissioning and developing strategic infrastructures that enhance grid resilience and support 24/7 renewable energy integration. Flémalle: a state-of-the-art gas-steam power plantSelected during the first auction of the Belgian Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM) in 2021, the Flémalle combined-cycle gas turbine […]

Bechtel Selected to Deliver EPC Scope for the Eva Copper Mine Project

Harmony appoints Bechtel as EPC contractor for Queensland’s new copper concentrator Bechtel has been selected by Harmony to deliver the Eva Copper Mine Project Copper Concentrator and Non-Process Infrastructure in Northwest Queensland, a landmark greenfield development that will establish a long-life open-pit mining operation. The project is set to become the region’s largest new copper […]

PUB awards concession extension for SingSpring Desalination Plant to Keppel Infrastructure Trust

Singapore, 15 December 2025 – National water agency PUB’s concession agreement with Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) for the SingSpring Desalination Plant (SSDP) has been extended by three years to 2028. SSDP, Singapore’s first large-scale seawater desalination plant, commenced operations in 2005 for a 20-year concession period under the Design, Build, Own and Operate scheme. The plant […]

SWPC Announced the Pre-Qualification Program Results ( Second Edition) for IWP and ISTP

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) is pleased to announce the results of the “Second Edition of the Pre-Qualification Program” which was re-opened in March 2025. The program attracted over 60 interested developers aiming to be qualified for SWPC’s upcoming projects. This initiative aims to facilitate and expedite tendering procedures by establishing a permanent list of […]

ACWA Power Completes Acquisition of Major Power and Water Desalination Assets in Bahrain, with Kuwait to follow

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and first mover into green hydrogen, today announced the successful completion of its strategic acquisition of ENGIE’s stakes in gas-fired power generation and water desalination assets in Bahrain, along with the related Operations & Maintenance (O&M) companies. […]

Applications now open for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award

Awards totalling USD 1 million aim to encourage innovation to address global water scarcity HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), has announced the opening of applications for the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, which offers […]

WateReuse Association Approves John Kmiec as 2026 President

On December 12, the WateReuse Association Board of Directors approved John Kmiec as the association’s president for 2026. John has offered his distinguished services to the Board of Directors since 2022. Prior to that, he served on the board of the WateReuse Arizona state section since its founding in 2005. His long history with the […]

Manuel Manrique receives a Tiepolo Award for his contributions to Italian-Spanish economic and business relations

Today, Manuel Manrique, Sacyr Chairman, collected the 2025 Tiepolo Award from Amparo López Senovilla, at a ceremony held in the Italian Embassy in Madrid. This award, bestowed by Spain’s Confederation of Business Organizations and the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Spain, recognizes Manrique’s contributions to the promotion of Italian-Spanish economic and business relations. The Tiepolo award […]

Water: The Challenge of the Century

A new study published in Nature Communications in September 2025 has issued an unprecedented warning: the world is entering the era of global water scarcity.For the first time, researchers estimated when and where Day Zero Drought events could emerge. Periods during which water demand consistently exceeds natural availability due to global warming and human pressure. According to the study, more […]

TAQA Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA” or the “Group”), one of the largest listed integrated utilities companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, today announced the appointment of Adrian Kershaw as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 15th February 2026. He will replace Steve Ridlington who is retiring to pursue […]