First Line / EuroTec secure contracts from Sanli M&E to supply RO pressure vessels and RO skid racks for PUB’s NEWater plants

First Line, through its regional office in Singapore, EuroTec, has been awarded the RO pressure vessel and RO skid rack supply contracts by Sanli M&E Engineering for national water agency PUB’s Tuas NEWater Factory Phase 2 and Changi NEWater Factory 3. Both facilities are designed to produce up to 50 million gallons per day (approximately […]

Endress+Hauser expands its presence in the US

Greenwood facility inauguration (Image: Endress+Hauser) Endress+Hauser opened two new facilities in the US in Jun 2026, further expanding its presence in the country and strengthening collaboration with its regional sales and service partners. The new sites, located in Greenwood, Indiana, and Edgmont, Pennsylvania, were officially inaugurated in the presence of customers, partners, employees and local […]

Digital transformation drives a more proactive water sector in Europe

In May, Brussels launched a public consultation inviting stakeholders across the water sector to collaborate on advancing digital transformation within the industry. The initiative focuses on several key areas, including the deployment of smart meters and sensors to improve water management across the EU. Digital transformation is rapidly moving from ambition to reality. Last year, […]

IDRA and Singapore Water Association launch strategic partnership to accelerate global water innovation and resilience

The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) and the Singapore Water Association (SWA) have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement during the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), marking an important step in strengthening international collaboration to address global water security challenges. The agreement brings together two leading organisations committed to advancing innovation, knowledge […]

McWane launches water system intelligence platform, iHydrantPlus

McWane, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure, has expanded its hydrant-based system monitoring and analytics technology with the launch of iHydrantPlus. The new platform builds on the original iHydrant technology by combining acoustic leak detection, pressure monitoring and temperature data with machine learning tools to provide public and private water utilities with real-time system analytics […]

Tackling leakage in an era of “weather whiplash”

At a time of increasing weather volatility, it is no surprise that regulators expect water companies to maintain a strong focus on leakage detection, says Dineke Fischer, senior executive at Ovarro. Just three months after the previous drought ended, dry conditions this spring have increased the risk of a summer drought in parts of England, […]

NX Filtration and H2O Innovation partner to enhance water treatment plant performance in Québec

NX Filtration has been awarded a membrane replacement project in Québec, Canada, by H2O Innovation, a leading Canadian water technology company. The project involves the retrofit of an existing ultrafiltration (UF) system, replacing legacy membrane elements with NX Filtration’s advanced membrane technology. The upgrade will enable the municipal water treatment facility to improve operational performance […]

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy delegation visits Singapore to advance global dialogue on water governance and climate resilience

An Abu Dhabi DoE delegation visited Singapore during SIWW 2026 to strengthen international collaboration on water governance, climate resilience and integrated water-energy management through policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement (Image: Department of Energy) The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), led by His Excellency Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, chairman of the Department of Energy, […]

De Nora selected for Johor River Waterworks UV Systems supporting Singapore’s water supply

Industrie De Nora has been selected to supply its Sentinel UV technology with upgraded electronic ballast systems for the refurbishment of ultraviolet disinfection systems at PUB’s Johor River Waterworks (Image: De Nora) Project awarded by Flotech for end user PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, highlights confidence in De Nora’s reliable medium pressure UV technology and […]

SIWW2026 concludes with global leaders pledging action to secure a resilient and sustainable water future

The 11th edition of Singapore International Water Week (SIWW2026) concluded at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, bringing together global water leaders, experts and practitioners to forge partnerships, drive innovation and take meaningful action to address some of the world’s most pressing water and climate-related challenges. Centred on three key themes — municipal water solutions, […]