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Shiram EPC Wins $23 Million Contract for Water Supply in Chennai
15 May 2013 - 10:11 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI (RTT News (India)) — Shriram EPC Ltd.
UN Report Calls for Overhaul of Urban Infrastructure to Fuel Green Growth
18 Apr 2013 - 08:32 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Countries should investment in modernizing their urban infrastructure in order to boost water and energy efficiency, according to a joint United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and UN-HABITAT re
India’s Tamil Nadu State Launches New Desal Plant Projects
12 Apr 2013 - 09:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalaitha announced April 10 that her government plans to build two more desalination plants in arid parts of the state.
India’s Wabag Sees Growth in Desal Projects in Arab, North African Nations
8 Apr 2013 - 07:50 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Chennai-based global water treatment firm VA Tech Wabag sees opportunities for desalination projects in Arab and North African countries that have started re-development work after periods of socia
SKM Explores Partnership With Indian University to Map Aquifers
1 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Australian groundwater management firm Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) held talks with the Institute of Remote Sensing and Center for Water Resources, Anna University, in Chennai this week on partnering
VA Tech Wabag Wins $39 Million Bangalore Wastewater Treatment Contract
29 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, BANGALORE — The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced on November 26 that it had awarded Chennai-based water management company VA Tech Wabag a seven-year, $39 million USD contract to construct,
Chennai Utility Announces New Sewage Treatment Plant
14 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced this week that it will begin construction soon on an 8.5-million-liter-per-day sewage treatment plant for Sriperumbudur, a growing
Aqueduct Alliance Should Be "More in Tune With Local Communities"?
3 Aug 2012 - 10:21 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WASHINGTON DC — The Aqueduct Alliance, a partnership launched by US-based World Resources Institute (WRI) with GE, Goldman Sachs, Dow, Bloomberg and Talisman Energy was criticized this week for not being sufficien
Chennai Extended Areas May Soon Get Piped Water
15 Jun 2012 - 08:37 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI (The Hindu) — Residents of many merged areas who have to now manage with groundwater and private water resources as they do not have a proper water supply network, may soon get one. Chennai Metrowater is
VA Tech Wabag Sets Target on South America
12 Jun 2012 - 08:51 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI (Moneycontrol.com) — VA Tech Wabag is seeking acquisition targets to expand its footprint in South America and hopes to beco
Kandaleru Reservoir Waters to Reach Chennai
4 Jun 2012 - 09:15 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI (The Hindu) — Krishna water from Andhra Pradesh is on its way to Chennai's reservoirs. The water discharged from the Kandaleru reservoir last week. Krishna water will help to fill the gap in storage at
Desalination Costs May Affect Chennai Metro Water’s Financial Sustainability
28 Mar 2012 - 08:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Desalination plant construction in the southern city of Chennai is costly and capital-intensive, and this could affect the financial sustainability of the local water utility, a new government re
Salacia Water Technology to Tap Middle East, South Asia Markets
15 Feb 2012 - 08:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Chennai-based water treatment solutions provider Salacia Water Technology wants to tap into the Middle East and South Asian markets, while at the same time working to consolidate its position in
Authorities Plan Wastewater Plant and Reservoir for Chennai
31 Jan 2012 - 12:25 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI, India (OOSKAnews Correspondent) — Authorities in Chennai are planning a 45-million-liter-per-day wastewater plant, as part of a pilot project to augment treated wastewater supply for local industries.
Demand for Tertiary Treated Sewage Water to Double in Next Five Years
26 Sep 2011 - 23:51 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI (The Hindu Business Line (India)) — Demand for tertiary treated sewage water from industries is expected to double in the next five years, according to the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Tamil Nadu Government Sets New Deadline for Water, Sewerage Projects
30 Aug 2011 - 09:13 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI (Times of India) — The government of Tamil Nadu state has set a new deadline for completion of ongoing water and underground sewage treatment systems.
Tamil Nadu Seeks Funds for Chennai Water Supply
16 Aug 2011 - 11:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Municipal authorities in the southern city of Chennai are seeking some $435.4 million USD to provide water at affordable rates, boost supply infrastructure and begin wastewater recycling in the c
Tecpro Systems Plans Entry Into Water Sector
26 Jul 2011 - 09:39 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Indian infrastructure company Tecpro Systems Ltd. is planning a foray into the water industry.
Indian Companies Eye Water Projects in MENA Region
18 Jul 2011 - 13:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Some Indian water companies are looking to expand their presence in the arid Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where they see major growth potential due to rising demand.
VA Tech Wabag Eyes $1.4 Billion USD in Sales in Five Years
12 Jul 2011 - 11:21 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Indian water and wastewater management company VA Tech Wabag has set itself a target of reaching $1.4 billion USD in sales in the next five years.
Third Desal Plant to Be Built in Pattipulam
12 Jul 2011 - 10:41 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI (Times of India) — A third reverse osmosis desalination plant will be built at Pattipulam village to serve new areas of Greater Chennai.
Israel, Indian Group to Exchange Water Management Solutions
12 Jul 2011 - 10:37 by Local Press Report
CHENNAI / HYDERABAD (Business Standard (India)) — The CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Center, a division of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has formed strategic partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor.
VA Tech Wabag Expects to Close Acquisitions in Latin America, North Africa This Year
7 Jun 2011 - 10:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Indian water treatment and wastewater management company VA Tech Wabag expects to close some overseas acquisitions this year as part of its plans to expand its presence in new geographies.<
Unrest in MENA Region May Affect Water Projects, Financing
2 May 2011 - 15:17 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
duBai, united arab emirates — The continuing civic unrest in North Africa and parts of the Middle East have already affected some water projects in the region and could affect more.
VA Tech Wabag Shifts Focus From North African Market Due to Unrest
12 Apr 2011 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Indian water infrastructure company VA Tech Wabag has decided to shift focus from some North African countries in wake of the unrest in the region.
Hong Kong-Based Rainpure to Enter Indian Market
12 Apr 2011 - 10:12 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HONG KONG — Hong Kong-based Rainpure HK Ltd, which makes evaporative vapor-based water purification systems, is considering entry into the Indian market through distributors.
VA Tech Wabag Shifts Focus From North African Market Due to Unrest
11 Apr 2011 - 12:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Indian water infrastructure company VA Tech Wabag has decided to shift focus from some North African countries in wake of the unrest in the region.
Norit Plans Expansion in India With Home Purification Product
15 Mar 2011 - 10:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Dutch water purification and management technologies company Norit Group is looking to expand in the fast-growing Indian market, with plans to focus on the industrial and household sectors.
Investors Eye Indian BOOT Projects
8 Feb 2011 - 11:39 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — A number of global companies in the water and wastewater sector are expressing interest in partnering with Indian companies for BOOT (build, own, operate and transfer) concession projects.
Former Indian President Calls for River Interlinking, Special Efforts to Provide Water
17 Jan 2011 - 20:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has called for launching a special initiative to provide safe drinking water for all, and suggested that it be undertaken as a “societal mission.”
Capital Group Buys Equity Stake in VA Tech Wabag
17 Jan 2011 - 20:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — Privately-owned investment management company The Capital Group has acquired an equity stake of about 10 percent in India’s leading engineering services company, VA Tech Wabag, which focuses on w
VA Tech Wabag Plans to Increase R&D Spending
11 Jan 2011 - 16:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Indian water treatment firm VA Tech Wabag plans to increase the number of its patents in the next few months.
It also plans to double the amount it spends on research and deve
Tamil Nadu State to Build Two New Desal Plants
10 Jan 2011 - 15:40 by Local Press Report
India, CHENNA (Times of India) — CHENNAI | Source: Times of India
The government of Tamil Nadu state plans to build two more desalination plants in Chennai and another in Cuddalore.
Private Equity Deals in India's Water Technology Sector Dry Up in 2010
7 Dec 2010 - 08:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — India's growing water technology and management sector has seen a sharp drop in private equity investment during 2010 compared to the previous year, with only
Private Equity Investment in Indian Water Business Growing
19 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Private equity funds eying investments in Indian cleantech companies are expected to turn to water and waste management businesses, among other sectors, according to Chennai-based Venture
India's VA Tech Wabag Gears Up for IPO, Eyes Funds for Acquisitions
5 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — India's largest water treatment company, VA Tech Wabag, firmed up plans to go public and will make its debut on the domestic stock exchanges this year.
The Chennai-based company filed the Draft
Wabag Plans Expansion in Africa
2 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Chennai, India-based global water and wastewater technology provider VA Tech Wabag, in late October moved to assert its growing position as a key market player in Africa's wastewater sector with a
Poor Tender Response Means Setback for Water Projects in Chennai
16 Feb 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — Several projects of Chennai Metrowater, the water utility provider in the southern Indian city of Chennai and its suburbs, have stalled because there has been little response
Two Indian Cities Turn Bio-Gas Into Power to Pump Water Supply
9 Feb 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — Two major Indian cities, New Delhi and Chennai, have embarked on projects that use bio-gases like methane to produce clean energy and in the process earn carbon credits. Water utilities in the two
Chennai to Supply Residents Kits for Checking Water Quality
21 Oct 2008 - 01:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — The city of Chennai in southern India will enlist the help of residents in checking water quality as a measure against possible outbreak of waterborne diseases during the monsoon season.
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