Month: October 2025

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) Announces the Financial Close of the Jubail–Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project, with a total investment of approximately SAR 8.5 billion.

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Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia In a move that underscores the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to developing its infrastructure and enhancing the sustainability of its water resources, the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) announced achieving the financial close of the Jubail–Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project, with a total investment value of SAR 8.5 billion, fully financed by the private sector. The project is being implemented by a consortium led by Al Jomaih Energy & Water Company (45%), together with Buhur for Investment Company (35%) and Nesma Company…

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Rotork Unveils RTP-4000 Range: Next-Generation Intelligent Valve Positioners

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Rotork is delighted to announce the launch of the RTP-4000 range, a new generation of intelligent valve positioners designed to deliver optimised control solutions for single- and double-acting actuators on rotary and linear valves. Launching with the dual-certified RTP-4400 model, this initial release combines smooth installation and commissioning, premium online diagnostics, robust construction, and seamless system integration for fast and energy-efficient operation in demanding oil and gas applications, as well as in other industries requiring high-end valve control solutions. The range features magnet-based contactless position feedback, eliminating mechanical wear and…

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Va Tech Wabag Secures Rs 118-cr Repeat Order for Sewage Treatment Plant in Bahrain

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VA Tech Wabag (WABAG) announced that it has bagged a repeat order worth approximately 5.12 million Bahraini Dinars (around Rs 118 crore) from the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Aairs and Urban Planning (MoW) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The order includes the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the 40 million litres per day (MLD) Madinat Salman sewage treatment plant (STP) and the Long Sea Outfall for a period of five years. WABAG was previously awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the same 40 MLD STP and Long…

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Closer to customers, faster service: Doppstadt expands sales partners network in Austria

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Velbert/Vienna, October 29, 2025 – The Doppstadt Group has strengthened its presence in Austria. With RoM-Solution, the environmental technology expert has gained an experienced sales partner for the Alpine republic. The Vienna-based company distributes all Doppstadt solutions for processing technology. Doppstadt and RoM-Solution work closely with Martin Schuh KG for spare parts distribution and after-sales service. “With RoM-Solution, we have expanded our global sales partners network with a competent and experienced dealer. Together, we can provide our Austrian customers with even more personal, direct and faster support and advice,” emphasises…

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According to the Un, 2.1 Billion People Worldwide Lack Access to Clean Drinking Water

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A whopping 2.1 billion people or one in every four people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water, according to a joint report by UN agencies WHO and the UNICEF on Tuesday. This includes 106 million people who drink directly from untreated surface sources, stated the report, released as part of the World Water Week 2025. Despite progress over the last decade, billions of people around the world still lack access to essential water, sanitation, and hygiene services, putting them at risk of disease and deeper social exclusion. The…

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Yokogawa Ai-powered Solution Drastically Cuts Planning Time for Loading Operations – Expert- Level Decision Making Considers Constraints on Loading Operations and the Burden on Delivery Personnel

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Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announced that its subsidiary, Yokogawa Digital Corporation, has successfully conducted a proof-of-concept (PoC) test of a proprietary Yokogawa AI solution for automating outbound shipment loading planning for Hokuetsu Logistics Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Hokuetsu Corporation (TOKYO: 3865). Replicating expert-level decision making processes, this Yokogawa AI solution can automate a loading planning process that was previously carried out by multiple experts, drastically reducing the time required for planning and optimizing loading efficiency based on paper product shapes and shipping regions. Based on the results…

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New Study Shows Warm Temperatures and Specific Water Levels Are Needed to Restore European Peatlands

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European peatlands, which contain around half of Europe’s soil carbon, need a combination of warm temperatures and a water table of around 10 cm to thrive, a new study by Queen’s University Belfast researchers has found. Peatlands form where there is a sustained build-up of partially decomposed plant matter, and they play a very important role in locking away greenhouse gases and absorbing industrial pollution. In Europe, peatlands contain approximately five times more carbon than its forests. However, they have been damaged by human activities including pollution, draining and climate…

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Counters Misinformation and Highlights Facts That Can Solve Infrastructure Problems

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IRVING, Texas – Oct. 23, 2025 – A major educational campaign has been launched by the three key plastics pipe trade associations. Called “The Truth about Plastic Pipe,” the initiative addresses the myths and misinformation that have long surrounded plastic pipe while highlighting the proven facts that demonstrate its sustainability, durability, and unmatched performance. Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry for 75 years, along with the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) and Uni-Bell: PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) developed and…

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Six Areas of Scotland Now at Significant Scarcity as Rivers Remain Low

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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has confirmed that six areas of Scotland are now at Significant Scarcity, the highest level, as prolonged dry conditions continue across the east. The Upper Don and Lower Don reached Significant Scarcity on Wednesday 27 August, with the Lower Tweed catchment being escalated on Thursday 28 August. The North Fife, Ythan and Deveron catchments were announced earlier this week. Temporary restrictions have been issued on some abstraction licences in these areas, limiting the amount of water that can be taken from the environment. A report…

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Spml Infra Secures `1,073 Crore (Usd 124 Million) Water Supply Project Under Amrut 2.0 for Indore City

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SPML Infra Limited (NSE: SPMLINFRA, BSE: 500402), India’s leading water infrastructure development company, has been awarded a prestigious ฀1,073 Crore (inc. of GST) (USD 124 Million) project by Indore Municipal Corporation for the augmentation of the water supply system under the AMRUT 2.0; an ambitious initiative launched by Govt. of India with the goal of making Indian cities “water secure” and self-reliant. The project also includes a comprehensive 10-year Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contract. Project Scope and Significance • Intake & Raw Water Pumping:  Construction of a state-of the-art Intake…

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