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Black & Veatch expands team in Houston to support growth in the human critical infrastructure markets

New hires reinforce Black & Veatch’s long-standing presence and growing investment across Texas Black & Veatch announces four strategic new hires in its Houston office to continue its work with the energy majors based here as well as other critical infrastructure work in power, water, grid and related digital infrastructure across the state and the […]

We Are Part of the ESG Transparency Committee 2026

We are very pleased that Hartmut Schmid, our Corporate Director Sustainability Europe, has been appointed to the ESG Transparency Committee 2026. His admission to this independent expert body is a particular recognition of his professional expertise and personal commitment to sustainability and ESG transparency. What Is the ESG Transparency Committee? The ESG Transparency Committee is an independent […]

ACCIONA is awarded sanitation for 85 municipalities in northeastern Brazil

The Paraíba Water and Sewerage Company has awarded ACCIONA the contract for water and sewerage services in 85 municipalities in the Paraíba region, in northeastern Brazil. The Paraíba Water and Sewerage Company has awarded ACCIONA the contract for water and sewerage services in 85 municipalities in the Paraíba region, in northeastern Brazil. The contract, structured […]

Gradiant Announces Series E Financing at $2 Billion Valuation to Accelerate Expansion in AI, Semiconductors, and Industrial Water Infrastructure

New investment supports strategic M&A, next-generation R&D, and IPO readiness as Gradiant experiences record growth driven by AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing BOSTON, Mass. – May 18, 2026 – Gradiant today announced the close of Series E financing, valuing the company at $2 billion. The financing was led by Safar Partners and Hostplus Superannuation Fund, with participation […]

DEWA inaugured eight 132kV and two 400kV substations in 2025

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said that DEWA, guided by the vision and directives of the wise leadership, continues to develop a sustainable infrastructure that keeps pace with Dubai’s comprehensive development requirements, while enhancing the grid’s readiness to accommodate the growing demand for electricity according […]

GHD appointed as Owner’s Engineer for Philippines 440 MWp solar power plant

Professional services company GHD has been appointed as the Owner’s Engineer for San Ignacio Energy Resources Development Corp.’s (SIERDC) 440 MWp solar power plant to be located in the city of Ilagan, Province of Isabela, Philippines. The project is set to become one of the largest solar projects in the Philippines. Located on a 330‑hectare […]

Japan’s First Green Ammonia Plant Based on KBR’s K-GreeN® Process Now Fully Operational

The start of green ammonia production at JGC Holdings Corporation’s plant utilizing KBR’s K-GreeN® technology marks a significant milestone in the success of Japan’s journey towards a clean energy future. The plant, sponsored by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), a national research and development agency in Japan, was successfully commissioned in early […]

Flocean and WaterConnect partner to advance groundbreaking subsea desalination project in the Maldives

Flocean and WaterConnect today announced the signing of a development agreement to jointly prepare and structure a first-of-its-kind subsea desalination project in the Maldives, to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient water supply to Malé and Hulhumalé. The partnership will pair WaterConnect’s catalytic, impact-driven financing capabilities with Flocean’s pioneering subsea desalination system, creating an investment-ready project that will […]

GS Inima Advances to XPRIZE Water Scarcity Track A Semifinals with Innovative B.E.S.T. Project

GS Inima, a global leader in water treatment, is proud to announce that its B.E.S.T. (Blue Energy and Sustainable Pre-Treatment) Project has officially advanced to the Semifinals Testing Round of the prestigious XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition. Competing in Track A (Desalination: System-Level Innovation), GS Inima’s B.E.S.T. solution successfully cleared the first two rigorous rounds, positioning the company as one of […]

BESIX will take part in the construction of the Oisy-le-Verger lock

BESIX will contribute to the construction of the Oisy-le-Verger lock, one of the seven locks on the Canal Seine‑Nord Europe and among the largest ever built in Europe. Works will begin in May 2026. Pictures ©SCSNE-ONE. First major lock : contract awardedAfter a two-year selection procedure, the SPIE Batignolles / BESIX / NGE consortium has […]