4 Jamaica
New regulations enacted in Jamaica will mean WWTP operators will require new licenses under three possible categories. This includes the construction of a new WWTP or reconstruction (rehabilitation and or upgrade) of an existing treatment plant; the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and the discharge of treated sewage and trade effluent into the environment.
5 Saudi Arabia
Middle East desalination powerhouse Saudi Arabia could be allocating the equivalent of $4.42 billion for desalination projects, according to a statement from the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC). The budget would be used in 2014 to complete the 1 million m3/day Ras al-Khair power and desalination plant.
6 Pakistan
Chemicals company Archroma has opened an effluent treatment facility for a textile operational site in Jamshoro, Pakistan, at an investment of 371 million PKR (US$3.5m). The plant is spread over an area of 25 acres consisting of flocculation, equalization, surface aeration, clarification, ultra filtration and reverse osmosis to yield colorless water with a COD and TDS of less than 75 ppm.
7 Abu Dhabi
With demand for potable water expected to double in Abu Dhabi, three major desalination projects are currently in the works. In line with the development and aligned with its commitment toward Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) has formed a strategic partnership with PennWell Corporation in support of the upcoming WaterWorld Middle East and POWER-GEN Middle East conferences to be held in Abu Dhabi in October 2014.
8 Africa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and DNV GL - Business Assurance to develop and implement joint projects in the field of water footprint measurement and promote water management best practices, with a particular emphasis on Africa. UNIDO and DNV GL will jointly develop a water footprint self-assessment tool to assist SMEs.