Dow will invest in a best-in-class manufacturing facility for DOW FILMTE reverse osmosis (RO) elements in Saudi Arabia.
Water
ABB secures US$15mn water order in Saudi Arabia
ABB was awarded a US$15mn order from Japanese pump manufacturer, Torishima Pump, to provide a turnkey electrical control and instrumentation solution for a new pumping station under construction in Saudi Arabia.
DEWA spends US$38mn to improve water infrastructure
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is working on increasing quantities of water flow to meet growing demand and has spent US$38mn on improving the emirates water infrastructure.
Qatar opens Ras Laffan C power and water plant
The official inauguration of the Ras Laffan C power and water plant took place recently and creates the largest power and water plant in Qatar.
DEWA details Q1 electricity and water usage
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) stated that electricity generation during Q1 2011 amounted to 6,008 GW per hour and water supplied reached 20,111mn gallons of desalinated water.