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Desolenator and Silal Group’s Innovation Oasis Advance to XPRIZE Water Scarcity Semifinals Among 20 Teams From Track A Selected Globally

Dutch water technology company selected from 674 submissions after successful demonstration of its solar-thermal desalination system in Abu Dhabi MAASTRICHT, Netherlands – 12 May 2026 – Desolenator, the Dutch water technology scale-up redefining industrial desalination and circular water infrastructure, today announced its advancement to the semi-finals of the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition, the most ambitious […]

XPRIZE named FEDCO Semifinalist Water Scarcity Competition

Recognition highlights FEDCO’s BiTurbo™ technology and continued commitment to innovative desalination solutions MONROE, Mich. – May 12, 2026 – Fluid Equipment Development Company (FEDCO) announced today it has been selected as a Semifinalist in Track A: System-Level Innovation of the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition, a $119 million, five-year global initiative focused on enabling widespread access to […]

SA Water network expanding to Wellington East

Around 220 homes in Wellington East will soon have access to safe, clean drinking water supplied by SA Water, as the South East town’s water supply system transitions to the utility’s drinking water network. Wellington East’s current system sources raw water directly from the River Murray, which is untreated and unsafe for drinking. As a […]

FPI Reconnects with Syria on Water Infrastructure

Future Pipe Industries is proud to mark a significant step forward with our recent visit to the Syrian Arab Republic, reconnecting with the market after more than a decade. This visit sends a clear and strong message: Future Pipe Industries is committed to supporting the development and modernization of critical infrastructure in Syria. During the […]

SWRO Desalination Plant Agadir – Chtouka. Ultrafiltration backwash using reverse osmosis (RO) reject

Impact summary To improve the performance of the Agadir desalination plant, Cox implemented an innovative approach: ultrafiltration backwash using RO reject, with minimal piping and control modifications, ensuring operational flexibility and preservation of permeate quality. Since April 2025, the solution has increased the water recovery rate, reduced energy and chemical consumption, improved pre-treatment efficiency, and […]

DEWA and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation strengthen collaboration to support knowledge economy

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a delegation led by HE Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, to explore ways to enhance collaboration and expand the strategic partnership between the two entities. The meeting forms part of ongoing […]

Impact Filtration Establishes New Benchmark for Lifecycle Sustainability with Independently Verified LCA

30-year engineered pressure vessel demonstrates ~39% lower environmental impact, validated under ISO 14040/14044 standards. Winter Park, FL —— Impact Filtration® today announced the completion of an independently verified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its Pressure Vessel 1200—marking a significant step forward in how sustainability is measured in desalination and industrial water infrastructure. […]

Acwa signs USD 226 million financing agreements for Bash II 300 MW Wind Farm in Uzbekistan at ADB Annual Meeting 2026

Acwa signs USD 226 million financing agreements for Bash II 300 MW Wind Farm in Uzbekistan at ADB Annual Meeting 2026 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May 7, 2026: Saudi-listed Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale, has signed USD 226 […]

GF secures order for new green steel project in key European decarbonization initiative

GF is contributing to one of Europe’s most significant industrial decarbonization projects by delivering a turnkey marine intake and onshore pipeline system for global steel company SSAB at its new green steel plant in Luleå (Sweden). The order reinforces GF’s position as a leading provider of advanced infrastructure solutions for large-scale sustainable industrial applications. SSAB […]

Cox completes a landmark $2.0 billion issuance in the U.S. with strong $8.0 billion demand

Madrid, May 6, 2026. Cox has successfully completed its first bond issuance in the U.S. market for a total amount of $2.0 billion. This transaction marks Cox’s entry into the U.S. debt market in 144A/Reg S format, one of the most selective and demanding globally, where access is reserved for issuers with proven scale, credibility, […]