Solar Mega‑Greenhouses in the Saudi Desert Are Producing Water, Energy, and Fresh Food All Year Round
In one of the driest regions on Earth, large-scale solar‑powered greenhouses—spanning more than eight hectares—are transforming agriculture in the Saudi…
Small Mallorcan Municipality Plans Its Own Desalination Plant Amid Ongoing Water Shortages
The tiny municipality of Estellencs, Mallorca’s second smallest town with just 369 residents, is taking ambitious steps to solve its…
Egypt Secures EBRD Funding to Boost Desalination Capacity Along Its Coasts
Egypt has secured new financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to expand its desalination capacity, a…
How Kuwait Keeps Millions Supplied With Water in One of the World’s Driest Landscapes
Kuwait stands out globally as a nation that has built a modern, thriving society in a place where nature offers…
Bahrain Showcases Its Leadership in Modern Water Desalination Technologies
Bahrain recently highlighted its long‑standing leadership in water desalination during a seminar hosted by the Arabian Gulf University (AGU). The…
News Brief: WTCO Expected to Award EPC Contract for Ras Mohaisen–Baha–Makkah IWTS in Q2 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Water Transmission Company (WTCO) is moving toward awarding the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the Ras…
Seawater Desalination Plant Launched at POIC Lahad Datu
The JETAMA Seawater Desalination Plant, developed to support industrial water needs at POIC Lahad Datu, was officially launched today. Sabah…
Desalination Plant Site Decision Delayed as Water Security Concerns Grow in WA’s Lower Great Southern
Western Australia’s Water Corporation has postponed its decision on the future location of a major desalination plant intended to secure…
$920m Hassyan Desalination Project on Track for Q1 2027 Completion
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has confirmed strong progress on its Hassyan desalination complex, with Phase I now nearly…
Akamas Desalination Units ‘On Track’, Says Mayor
The temporary desalination unit in Potima—designed to produce 2,000 cubic metres of water per day—has entered its final testing phase…
Water Situation Improves in Gwadar as Key Pipeline Projects Progress
Drinking water access in Gwadar district has taken a significant step forward as pipeline rehabilitation efforts advance, with potable water…
Chennai’s OMR Still Awaits Piped Water After Two Decades of Promises
Despite repeated assurances, grand announcements and major investments, a reliable piped water supply remains out of reach for most neighbourhoods…
Chile’s Atacama Desert Now Home to One of the World’s Most Efficient Desalination Plants
In the heart of the Atacama Desert—one of the driest places on Earth—Chile has turned to large‑scale desalination to secure…
WABAG Wins EPC Contract for 50 MLD Brackish Water Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia
VA TECH WABAG (WABAG) has announced that it has received a Letter of Award from the Saudi Water Authority (SWA)…
Drinking Water From the Deep: The Underwater Desalination System That Works Without Filters
A groundbreaking approach to desalination is about to reach commercial scale. In early 2026, Norway will host the launch of…