Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) has signed a major contract worth $3.16 billion (4.3 trillion won) for the construction of a large-scale seawater treatment plant in Iraq, marking another milestone in the company’s decades-long engagement with the country. The agreement for the Water Injection Project (WIP) was signed on September 14 in Baghdad, with key dignitaries in attendance, including Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani, Hyundai E&C Plant Business Division Head Ryu Sung-an, and Total Energies CEO Patrick Pouyanné. Under the project, Hyundai E&C…
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Aws to Build Hong Kong’ First Data Centre Using Recycled Water
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled plans to establish Hong Kong’s first data centre cooled with recycled water, a pioneering move aimed at conserving the city’s potable water resources. The new facility, located in Hong Kong’s North District, will source recycled water from a government-operated reclamation plant rather than relying on fresh water for cooling. Once fully operational, the system is expected to save enough fresh water to meet the daily needs of around 3,000 residents. The initiative is the result of a collaboration between AWS and the Government of…
Read MoreDjb to Open Asia’s Largest Sewage Treatment Plant at Okhla on September 30
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) will inaugurate Asia’s largest sewage treatment plant (STP) at Okhla on September 30, marking the completion of a project first launched in 2019. Built under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the facility has a capacity of 124 million gallons per day (MGD) and will benefit nearly 40 lakh residents across south, central, and old Delhi. Officials said the 1,161 crore project, spread over 40 acres, replaces four smaller STPs at the site and will…
Read MoreHARNESSING BIG DATA FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS
Water management is a critical global challenge, especially with increasing urbanization, climate change, and growing demands for water resources. The integration of big data technologies into water management systems oers immense potential for enhancing the eciency, sustainability, and resilience of water resources. In particular, the widespread adoption of Big Data has the potential to revolutionize water resource management, expanding the possibilities of water-related work and altering the development of water systems to improve sustainability in both agriculture and metropolitan areas. management, challenges encountered in implementation and possible strategies to overcome…
Read MoreBentley Systems’ Innovation Day—hyderabad Spotlights the Power of Digital Twins to Advance India’s Infrastructure
Hyderabad, India — July 18, 2025 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, successfully concluded its Innovation Day—Hyderabad on July 17, 2025. The full-day event brought together senior leaders from government agencies, engineering firms, and infrastructure consultancies to explore how digital twins and open, integrated digital delivery are transforming the way India designs, builds, and manages infrastructure. The event focused on Bentley’s industry-leading capabilities in transportation and water infrastructure, showcasing how digital twin technology is enabling real-time decision-making, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability. The diverse agenda…
Read MoreWeltec Biopower Builds Biomethane Plant for Beef Producers in Western France 17 Gwh/year From Slaughterhouse Waste and Sewage Sludge
In collaboration with its French partner AGRIPOWER France, German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building a biomethane plant for the Elivia Group. France’s second-largest beef producer is headquartered in Le Lion d’Angers in the Pays de la Loire region, western France. At this location, the plant will go into operation in November 2025 near the company’s own slaughterhouse and feed biomethane into the public gas grid. One of Elivia’s goals is to significantly reduce its carbon emissions. With this investment of approximately €6 million, the French industrial and commercial company,…
Read MoreStreamlined. Sustainable. Smart. Cortec® Rolls Out Revamped Mci® Brochure for Next Era of Nfrastructure
Cortec® is excited to announce a refreshed brand identity for its MCI® (Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor™) product line, modernizing its visual presentation while maintaining the core elements that have made MCI® a trusted name in corrosion protection for over 30 years. As part of this rebranding effort, Cortec® has consolidated its MCI® brochures into one, ensuring that all essential information is available in a single, easy-to navigate resource. Here’s what to expect in this exciting makeover! Start with the Basics The primary focus of MCI® is on solving the problem of…
Read MoreVa Tech Wabag Secures Rs 118-cr Repeat Order for Sewage Treatment Plant in Bahrain
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…
Read MoreCloser to customers, faster service: Doppstadt expands sales partners network in Austria
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…
Read MoreAccording to the Un, 2.1 Billion People Worldwide Lack Access to Clean Drinking Water
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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