Environment & Energy | Sunday 9 August, 2015 3:06 pm

NWC completes huge SAR 167 million expansion for wastewater treatment plant in Taif

NWC said it has finished an expansion project for a wastewater triple treatment plant in Wadi Al-Araj, north of Taif, at a total cost of SAR 167 million, increasing capacity by 80,000 m3 daily. The total capacity of Taif environment treatment plants has been raised from 67,000 m3 to 147,000 m3...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 6 August, 2015 11:21 am

Additional 75.5 million sqft were added to district cooling systems in Middle East in 2014

According to the latest International District Energy Association (IDEA)’s report on growth in District Energy, the Middle East region recorded the addition of additional 75,459,748 sqft to district cooling systems in 2014.    Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 6 August, 2015 1:45 am

Carbon Clean Solutions Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

 Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), a London-based energy technology company, was awarded today as one of the World Economic Forum’s “technology pioneers”, a selection of the world’s most innovative companies. CCS was founded by two graduates from the Indian Institute of...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 4:27 am

Solar power plant set to open in Aflaj

The solar-power plant, “Layla,” in Aflaj province, will be opened shortly, Saleh Al-Awaji, chairman of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), has said. The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is one of the signatories, along with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Taqnia...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 1:11 pm

GCC-Implications of UAE’s Fuel Deregulation

In a pragmatic move aimed at boosting fiscal health and reducing domestic oil consumption in the UAE, the nation’s Ministry of Energy announced that transport fuel prices would be deregulated as of 1 August 2015. With GCC economies steadily embracing market oriented reforms, the surprise move ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 12:11 pm

NWC officially launches eBranch to provide services for 600,000 customers

The National Water Company has launched its eBranch on its website (www.NWC.com.sa) to provide all services to its customers in Riyadh and Jeddah. It will target 600,000 customers in both cities who can submit their requests around the clock easily and efficiently. NWC stated that it has exerted ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 6:18 am

Solar powered palm trees boost Dubai's smart plans

Solar panel powered-palm tree inspired Wi-Fi stations have become the latest addition to the smart city technology of Dubai.   Umm Suqeim Beach and Za’abeel Park are the first two locations for the Smart Palms which provide free wireless internet access. They also give information...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 3 August, 2015 3:12 am

UAE Motorists Urged to Adopt Fuel Efficient Vehicles in Reaction to Fuel Subsidy Revision

In reaction to the UAE government recently revising fuel subsidies, industry experts today urged motorists to adopt fuel-efficient vehicles to save on petrol costs and support the UAE’s sustainable transportation agenda.   Starting on 1 August 2015, the UAE Ministry of Energy,...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 2 August, 2015 11:27 am

NWC launches SAR 162 million water network in Taif to serve 14 suburbs

NWC said it has completed several water projects in Taif for the municipality that serves a number of suburbs as part of strategic plans for developing infrastructure and raising operational efficiency in the water and environment sectors according to the highest quality standards and operational...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 1 August, 2015 3:57 am

Saudi Arabia keeps oil output at record pace

OPEC oil output reached the highest monthly level in recent history in July, a Reuters survey found on Friday, as Saudi Arabia and other key members show no sign of wavering in their focus on defending market share instead of prices. The latest boost from the Organization of the Petroleum...

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