Oil pumpjack silhouette at sunset in shale production field

INSIGHTS

7 Apr 2025

Shale wastewater finds new purpose in Permian trial

A desalination pilot in the Permian Basin turns oilfield brine into reusable water and recovers critical minerals too

Coastal desalination plant rendering with SWRO units and seawater intake

REGULATORY

19 Mar 2025

Dubai’s Water Bet: Desalination Meets Clean Energy

A new plant uses cleaner technology and private capital to reshape water production in the Gulf

Large coastal desalination plant with intake channel and industrial units

MARKET TRENDS

10 Mar 2025

Gulf nations turn to seawater for future security

Saudi Arabia and its neighbours are rapidly scaling up desalination to meet rising demand and reduce water risk

ACWA Power headquarters building with logo signage and palm trees

PARTNERSHIPS

26 Feb 2025

ACWA Power makes $693m move into Kuwait and Bahrain

A $693m acquisition marks the firm’s debut in Kuwait and expansion in Bahrain

Dark rain cloud over city skyline symbolizing artificial rain enhancement

TECHNOLOGY

18 Feb 2025

Cloud Seeding Gets Smart: UAE’s AI Rain Revolution

The Emirates hopes smarter rainmaking will ease water stress and cut carbon emissions

Coastal desalination plant with industrial tanks and pipelines by the sea

INVESTMENT

10 Feb 2025

Tapping the Red Sea, Jordan Makes a Bold Water Play

A $5bn Red Sea desalination plant may shift how the Middle East manages water scarcity

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