RUSSIA – The Russian government is planning to set up industrial desalination plants in Crimea and Sevastopol. This was revealed in the government’s newly released plan to secure reliable water supply to the two regions. According to the plan, $106 million will be allocated for the construction of the plants in 2021-2022, of which $100 million will come from the federal budget and an additional $5.3 million will come from the regions. The plants will have a production capacity of 40,000 m3/d. The precise location of the plants remains unknown. (Meduza)
U.S.A. – The Corpus Christi City Council has given final approval to initiate the funding process for the proposed desalination plant in the Inner Harbor of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The move clears the way for the city to apply for an $11.4 million low interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board. The loan would cover some of the costs for designing the plant, including permits and environmental surveys. (Kris 6 News Corpus Christi)
EGYPT – Hassan Allam Holding (HAH) and Almar Water Solutions announced that AH Water Investments BV –H.A. Utilities BV, and Almar Water Solutions BV joint venture has acquired desalination company Ridgewood Egypt. The acquisition will add 60 desalination plants in Egypt to the joint venture’s portfolio with a total production capacity of 80,000 m3/d. (Water Technology)
The Strandfontein temporary desalination plant in the of Cape Town, South Africa. Credit: City of Cape Town
SOUTH AFRICA – The City of Cape Town is planning to build a permanent desalination plant with a capacity of 50,000 m3/d by 2026. The project will cost $116.1 million. (Cape Town Etc)