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228 articles in Israel

Drought forecast may affect Israeli desal roll-out Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

Predictions of a megadrought in Israel may force a re-think of the pace at which the Water Authority procures new desalination infrastructure.

Mekorot in line for $16m Trinidad payout Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

An arbitration process has put the seal on a two-year dispute following a failed contract in the Caribbean country. The company’s investment plans are now turning towards domestic needs.

GROWTH CAPITAL Vol 14, Issue 3 (March 2013)

Private equity investors CLSA and Kleiner Perkins have announced a $13 million funding round for Chinese membrane manufacturer and systems integrator Scinor Water.

Israeli water start-ups adapt to survive Vol 14, Issue 3 (March 2013)

A rise in the number of water technology start-ups has not been matched by a corresponding uptick in venture capital investment in the sector. The new wave of hopefuls will have to adapt if they are to reach commercialisation.

MIDDLE EAST WATER IN BRIEF Vol 14, Issue 2 (February 2013)

The European Investment Bank has launched a tender to find a technical advisor to the Palestinian Water Authority on a 55 million m3/yr (150,000m3/d) SWRO plant in Gaza.

WELCOME TO THE BIG TIME Vol 14, Issue 2 (February 2013)

NanoH2O has won a contract to supply reverse osmosis membranes for the 110,000m3/d Palmachim expansion in Israel.

MIDDLE EAST WATER IN BRIEF Vol 14, Issue 1 (January 2013)

The Saudi government has taken a 19.4% equity stake in Riyadh-based power and water project developer ACWA Power. It subscribed for 89.5 million new primary shares through the Sanabil Direct Investment Company (13.72%), which is owned by the Public Investment Fund, and the Saudi Public Pension Agency (5.71%).

Hutch opens the door to water start-ups Vol 13, Issue 12 (December 2012)

Hutchison Water’s purchase of Kinrot Ventures will provide valuable support for early-stage water technologies. Time to market is still a critical issue.

Israel reveals new desal sites Vol 13, Issue 12 (December 2012)

The Israeli government is set to sign off on a series of sites for an additional 2.7 million m3/d of capacity by 2050.

IDE Technologies faces new ownership uncertainty Vol 13, Issue 11 (November 2012)

The potential merger between Israel Chemicals and Potash Corp. has put the Israeli desalter’s future ownership in further doubt.