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Africa Committing "Hydrological Suicide" With Land Grab Deals
13 Jun 2012 - 08:25 by Local Press Report
BARCELONA (AlertNet) — A scramble for cheap African farmland by foreign investors threatens to leave millions of people without water and could ultimately drain the continent's rivers, a report warns. "If these land
Arab Companies Vie for Infrastructure Projects in Libya
30 May 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — As the wave of violent political upheaval in Libya recedes, Arab companies are hoping to secure preferential consideration for reconstruction projects in the North African country. Libyan of
Libya, FAO Sign Deal on Agriculture, Food Security
18 May 2012 - 10:14 by Local Press Report
ROME (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) — Libya and FAO have commited themselves to work together to develop the country's agricultural sector and improve food security, signing a cooperation agreement at FAO headquarters. Under the
African Groundwater Resources Difficult to Access
16 May 2012 - 09:11 by Local Press Report
ALGIERS (SciDevNet) — Vast groundwater resources have been revealed in Africa by the first continent-wide quantitative maps.
Hyflux Wins $100 Million USD Libyan Contract
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
sinGapore — Singapore-based water treatment company Hyflux Ltd. beat out other international bidders to clinch a $100 million USD desalination plant contract in Libya,
Hyflux Wins $100 Million USD Libyan Contract
22 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — Singapore-based water treatment company Hyflux Ltd. beat out other international bidders to clinch a $100 million USD desalination plant contract in Libya,
SNC-Lavalin Wins $450 Million USD Libyan Water Supply Contract
1 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Canada, MONTREAL — Canadian engineering firm SNC-Lavalin won a $450 million USD contract to develop a significant section of Libya's giant water transfer system.
The company won the contract from Libya's
Libya, France Form "Strategic Partnership"
1 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
TRIPOLI, LIBYA (Tripoli Post (Libya)) — Libya and France last week signed a Declaration of Intent to establish a "strategic partnership" in various fields. The declaration called for activation of the 5+5 Dialogue Group.
PantaWins$19 Million USD Contracts for Gurgi Entertainment Center
13 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
TRIPOLI, LIBYA (Tripoli Post (Libya)) — Panta Contracting Overseas Ltd, one of the six subsidiaries of Panta Lesco Ltd., won a $19 million USD project for the 'World Islamic Call Society's entertainment center in Gurgi, Libya.
Workshop Eyes Wastewater Treatment in Libya
2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
TRIPOLI, LIBYA (PAN A) — Water purification experts from 12 countries gathered in Tripoli last week to discuss appropriate techniques for wastewater purification in Libya. The two-day workshop was organized by the Libyan
Zulal, Hitachi Team Up to Provide MBR in Libya
26 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — Zulal Water Technology, a water treatment technology company based in Libya, announced on July 21 that it has teamed up with Hitachi in a sales and marketing agreement to provide membrane
Russia to Assist Libya in Renovating Water Supply Systems
23 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — Rosvodocanal utility will assist Libyan authorities in building desalination systems.
A delegation including the water utility, construction companies
Russia to Assist Libya in Renovating Water Supply Systems
21 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — ^/l osvodocanal utility will assist Libyan authorities in build-L ▼ -i- ing desalination systems.
A delegation including the water utility, construction companies
Hungarian Firm Wins Major Libyan Contract
26 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST — H ungary's Vegyepszer Inc. won a lucrative water and sewerage infrastructure development contract in Libya.
The Hungarian firm was awarded the $413 million USD contract to lay 600 kilometers
Zulal Wins Sewage Treatment Contract in Libya
29 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — Zulal Water Technology, a water treatment technology solutions company based in Tripoli, won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract
Hungarian Firm Wins $406 Million USD Infrastructure Tender in Libya
24 Mar 2010 - 18:13 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (The Tripoli Post (Libya)) — Hungarian construction company Nemzetkozi Vegyepszer won a $406 million USD tender to build infrastructure and public facilities in Libya. The company will lay 600 kilometers of sewer pipe and
Hungarian Firm Wins $406 Million USD Infrastructure Tender in Libya
22 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
BUDAPEST, LIBYA (The Tripoli Post (Libya)) — Hungarian construction company Nemzetkozi Vegyepszer won a $406 million USD tender to build infrastructure and public facilities in Libya. The company will lay 600 kilometers of sewer pipe and
Libya, Azerbaijan Establish Joint Cooperation Commission
17 Mar 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
Azerbaijan, TRIPOLI (PANA) — Libya and Azerbaijan have agreed to set up a joint coopera- tion commission to consolidate relations between the two countries in a number of areas.
The agreement aims to promote
Libya, Azerbaijan Establish Joint Cooperation Commission
15 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
TRIPOLI, LIBYA (PANA) — Libya and Azerbaijan have agreed to set up a joint coopera- countries in the areas of energy, The two sides agreed on the tion commission to consolidate relations between the two countries
Growth Expected in Libyan Construction Sector
8 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
LONDON, LIBYA (Companies and Markets) — Libya's construction sector is expected to grow in 2010, with the value of the sector rising to $6.12 billion USD by 2014, according to a new report. Total capital investment as a
Pure Technologies to Sell System to Great Man-Made River Authority
4 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
CALGARY, LIBYA (The Canadian Press) — Pure Technologies Ltd. is close to reaching a $30 million USD deal to sell a pipeline monitoring system to Libya's Great Man-Made River Authority, the company announced last week.
Sacyr Vallehermoso Signs $441.6 Million USD Contracts in Libya
2 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
TRIPOLI, LIBYA (The Tripoli Post (Libya)) — Spanish construction and services company Sacyr Vallehermoso signed two contracts, worth a total of $441.6 million USD, to build houses and public works in Libya. The work will be carried out
Libya's Derna Desal Plant Starts Operations
5 Oct 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — The Derna desalination plant, operated by French company Sidem, started producing water at the end of September, the firm announced.
Lack of Water Hitting Economic Growth in MENA Region
31 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Some North African countries, including Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya ,will need to focus on price regulations and conservation to confront water scarcity. Most of
Libya Seeks Hike in Water Capacity, Plans New Desalination Plants
17 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — T he Libyan government planned a tenfold increase in the country's water production capacity by 2015 by setting up a series of new desalination plants and expanding existing ones.
Punj Lloyd Wins Three Contracts in Libya
13 Jul 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
India, GURGAON (Sify.com (India)) — Indian engineering and construction firm Punj Lloyd won three contracts totaling $392 million USD from the Housing and Infrastructure Board of Libya, the company announced.
Punj Lloyd Wins $213 Million USD Contract in Libya
12 Jan 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
LIBYA, GURGAON (Steel Guru (India)) — India's Punj Lloyd has won a $213 million USD contract for an infrastructure and utility project for the Housing & Infrastructure Board of Tripoli. The project, to be developed
Punj Lloyd Wins $213 Million USD Contract in Libya
12 Jan 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report
GURGAON (Steel Guru (India)) — India's Punj Lloyd has won a $213 million USD contract for an infrastructure and utility project for the Housing & Infrastructure Board of Tripoli. The project, to be developed
CETCO in Final Talks to Expand Service in Libya
15 Dec 2008 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
LIBYA, NEW ORLEANS (OilOnline) — CETCO Oilfield Services says it is in final-stage negotiations with an oil and gas services agent to offer its services, including water treatment solutions, in Libya.
Libya Assesses Sirte Desal Plant Bids
16 Nov 2008 - 20:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — L ibya is currently assessing the technical bids it has received from three international companies for construction of the Sirte desalination plant.
Libya, Egypt Discuss Common Water Issues
25 Aug 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — A group of Libyan water experts traveled to Egypt last week to discuss common water issues with Egyptian officials.
The Libyan delegation's visit tackled the
Libya Underscores Desertification Fight
21 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
TRIPOLI, LIBYA (Al Arab online (Libya)) — Arab countries face a rate of desertification of up to 89 percent, according to the Libyan National Committee for Education Culture and Sciences. The committee's director
France Signs Nuclear Deal With Libya
14 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
PARIS, LIBYA (Word Nuclear News) — France has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Libya, under which it will help the North African country to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, including seawater desalination.
Libya Regional Center for Underground Water Needed
2 Jun 2008 - 08:57 by Local Press Report
TRIPOLI (Mathaba News Agency) — A Regional Center is needed for underground water basins in Africa, according to participants at an international conference in the Libyan capital last week.
Qatar: Diar in $8.34 Million Deal With Libyan Government
24 Feb 2008 - 23:06 by Local Press Report
DOHA, Qatar (MENAFN) — — Diar Real Estate Investment Company has signed an agreement with the Libyan government to form a new company, the Libyan-Qatari Real Estate and Tourism Company.
The new company, which has
Libya: Strabag Wins $642 Million USD Infrastructure Renovation Contract
13 Jan 2008 - 23:28 by Local Press Report
AUSTRIA, VIENNA (Wiener Zeitung (Austria)) — — Austria's Strabag SE construction company has won a $642 million USD contract to completely renovate the infrastructure in Tajura municipality, east of Tripoli.
The contract, signed with the
Libya's Man-Made River to Flow for 200 Years
7 Jan 2008 - 00:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — — Libya's Great Man-Made River Project could supply water for over 200 years — four times as long as originally estimated, officials say.
The original plan for the project
Saudi Arabia Drafts Women for Water Conservation Drive
27 Aug 2007 - 11:56 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — — The Saudi Ministry of Water and Electricity has enlisted women as part of its comprehensive strategy to promote water conservation in the kingdom, which is listed among 10 countries in the world
Libya in Nuclear Deal to Avert Water Crisis
13 Aug 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — - In Libya, where water is almost as valuable a commodity as oil, the announcement that France will sell Libya a nuclear reactor to provide drinking water from desalinated seawater has been welcomed.
Uganda: Libya Denied Request to Join NBI
6 Aug 2007 - 10:08 by Local Press Report
KAMPALA, Uganda (New Vision (Uganda)) — — The Nile Basin Initiative member states have denied Libya's request to join the body, according to an initiative official.
"Libya put forward an appeal to join (the Nile Basin Initiative) so
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