Israel

212 articles in Israel

Closed-circuit desalination comes of age Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

A fresh injection of growth capital will enable the RO revolutionaries at Desalitech to deploy their proprietary technology on an entirely new scale. They want to build a $100 million-a-year company by 2016.

DESAL SELLERS Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

Asset sales are still on the agenda in Spain. The debts of the “big six” construction firms (Acciona, ACS, FCC, Ferrovial, Sacyr and OHL) amounted to €41.7 billion at the end of 2011 – 2.6 times their current combined market capitalisation.

Downsizing water demand Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

Water authorities are keen to make demand management sexy. Does this mean plant suppliers are facing a market slow-down?

Israel counts the cost of open competition Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

The relative dominance of a single company in the Israeli desalination market has been criticised in a new report. The government will have to tread carefully if it wants to ensure future tenders are truly competitive.

Mekorot aims for 90% wastewater reuse Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

Joining up Israel’s network of wastewater projects could further improve the country’s record on wastewater reuse. Sustainable water pricing is the backbone of the scheme.

CORPORATE ACTION Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

Corporate financiers have been busy this month, with Pentair announcing a merger with Tyco Flow Control, Rexnord floating on the New York Stock Exchange, and Norit lining up advisors for its IPO.

IDE results shine as bidders begin to circle Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

A robust set of annual results from Israeli desalter IDE Technologies should heighten the bidding war for a 50% stake in the company. Vendor Delek needs to raise cash fast.

MIDDLE EAST WATER IN BRIEF Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

A joint venture comprising AquaTreat and Stulz-Planaqua has been awarded the contract to expand the Kofranja wastewater treatment plant in Jordan, after a long bidding process.

Northern Israeli SWRO faces delays Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

Desal is urgently needed to counter increasing salinity in the Sea of Galilee.

MIDDLE EAST WATER IN BRIEF Vol 13, Issue 3 (March 2012)

Dr Abdulmajeed Alawadhi has stepped down as chief executive of the Electricity and Water Authority in Bahrain, to be replaced by royal appointee Shaikh Nawaf bin Ebrahim bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Dr Abdulmajeed said he intends to continue in the private sector, and would also be keeping his role at the Water Science and Technology Association.