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Global Desalination: Market Share and Company Rankings
With 97% of the Earth's surface covered by oceans, seawater desalination stands as a proven backstop to addressing global water scarcity challenges. Since 1999, the global desalination sector has seen significant growth in large-scale (>50,000 m3/d) plants, with over 42 million m3/d of capacity added across 214 facilities.
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SWRO Retrofit Underscores Opportunity for ERD Suppliers
In July 2013, Energy Recovery, Inc. of San Leandro, U.S. announced a contract with Cadagua S.A. of Bilbao, Spain to supply ERI’s isobaric PX Pressure...
6 Sep. 2013
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.African Water-Power Interdependence: Market Risks and Opportunities
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30 Apr. 2013
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Arab Spring Reality Reflected in Water Buildout
On 20 August 2013 Jordan’s Cabinet announced it would move ahead with the US$980M Red Sea desalination project. The government intends to float a tender...
15 Oct. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.IWPs Eyeing Chile Desalination Sector
On 3 October 2013, Chile-based AES Gener announced plans to issue debt to support increased investment in its core power business activities and an expansion...
31 Oct. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.TAQA Powers Deeper into Water
On 4 February Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) to develop a...
12 Feb. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Namibia Water Undermined by Commodity Volatility
With the announcement on 12 February 2014 that Paris-based AREVA SA would not be selling the 55,000 m3/d desalination plant at its Trekkopje, Namibia uranium...
27 Feb. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Mirfa Tops Up Suez IWPP Position
On 3 July 2014, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) finalized a 25-year water purchase agreement with GDF Suez for the Mirfa independent water...
1 Aug. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.UK Fracking Players Find Value in U.S. Experience
On 28 July the British government opened up the application process for shale gas exploration (fracking) licenses. Applications for new fracking licenses can be made...
5 Sep. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Peru Charts Course for Private Water Investment
On 15 September 2014 Peru’s Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation (MVCS) released its new 8-year plan for the sanitation sector. The plan budgets over...
28 Oct. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Prevailing Desal Trends Spur IDE Divestment
Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL) announced on 11 November 2014 that it is placing its 50% stake in IDE Technologies up for sale. The remaining 50%...
4 Dec. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.