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Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd and Messe München join hands in a long-term partnership to organize the Singapore International Water Week

MMI Asia Pte. Ltd. awarded a 10-year agreement to organize the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Water ExpoPartnership introduces Messe München’s IFAT to Southeast Asia through SIWW which will propel its growth to a new levelPreparations are already underway for the new partnership, commencing from SIWW2024 which will take place from 18 to 22 June 2024Singapore, Feb 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd (SIPL) and Messe München’s wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, MMI Asia Pte. Ltd. (MMI Asia), have announced a long-term, 10- year agreement to organize the SingaporeInternational Water Week (SIWW) Water Expo, one of the global premier water events.A cornerstone of SIWW, theWater Expo is the pre-eminent marketplace for the latest urban water technologies, innovation, and solutions formunicipal and industrial water users in Asia. Under this 10-year agreement from 2023 to 2032, MMI Asia will organizefive editions of the SIWW Water Expo and support SIPL in developing high-quality and impactful content at the show,tapping into the significant influence of the world’s largest and leading environmental technology platform IFAT.S...

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Results of Joint Research into Hydrogen Energy Solutions Supported by the Toyota Mobility Foundation were Published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

TOKYO, Feb 8, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A review article by a team of researchers supported by the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has been published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, a world-renowned scientific journal issued by the Dutch academic publisher Elsevier.Water electrolysis hydrogen generatorTitle: Influence of renewable energy power fluctuations on water electrolysis for green hydrogen productionAuthors:- Hirokazu Kojima (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)- Kensaku Nagasawa (Yokohama National University)- Naoto Todoroki (Tohoku University)- Yoshikazu Ito (University of Tsukuba)- Toshiaki Matsui (Kyoto University)- Ryo Nakajima (techno2050 NAKAJIMA PE Office TMF Advisor)Website (English): www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319922052028To realize a decarbonized society, the introduction of a large amount of renewable energy is essential. However, renewable energy is characterized by the fact that its ability to generate power fluctuates depending on the weather and the time of day. There is hope that hydrogen can serve as a regulating force to adjust such fluctuations in power, and water electroly...

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Kurita Water Industries and Hitachi Launch a Co-creation to Implement Solution in Society and Build an Ecosystem for a Sustainable Society with “Zero Environmental Impact”

TOKYO, Jan 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Kurita Water Industries Ltd. and Hitachi, Ltd. recently concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) after reaching an agreement on launching a co-creation to implement solution in society and build an ecosystem with a focus on manufacturing industry and with a view to a sustainable society. The two companies will accelerate efforts to implement solutions in society for realizing "zero environmental impact" in the supply chain by combining solutions and technologies and partnering other companies and organizations that sympathize with the vision.Concept of co-creation between Kurita Water Industries and HitachiDetails of the co-creationThe two companies will define social value with a focus on the manufacturing industry, and provide solutions to customers by creating a value creation model that combines Kurita's diverse points of contact with customer sites in a wide range of industries, water treatment and waste reduction technologies, and digital solutions with Hitachi's technologies and expertise, including Lumada(1) solutions such as environmental data visualization, analysis, and environmental impact reduction technolog...

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NEC named to the CDP “A List” for advanced Climate Change and Water Security initiatives four years in a row

TOKYO, Dec 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious "A List" four years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security.NEC has set forth a policy for "Living harmoniously with the earth to secure the future" under the NEC 2030VISION and positioned decarbonization as a priority management theme, materiality, from an ESG perspective. While working on the Mid-term Management Plan 2025, NEC is striving to provide solutions that contribute to realizing a decarbonized society, responding to global warming, and guaranteeing food and water security.In addition to conducting business operations towards achieving SBT 1.5deg(2), NEC signed the "Business Ambition for 1.5degC Pledge"(3) in October 2021 and declared that greenhouse gas emissions throughout its entire supply chain will be virtually zero by 2050. Furthermore, NEC is accelerating activities with a view to achieving this declaration 10 years ahead of schedule.NEC also participates in international initiatives in the field of n...

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Gradiant, Global Water Solutions Provider, Awarded $20M in New Contracts in India

New projects deliver Gradiant's full-technology stack solutions to India's renewable energy and industrial clientsBOSTON, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, is pleased to announce awards of $20 million in new contracts in September and October 2022. The awards are for clients in the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells (or solar cells) renewable energy and industrial protective equipment. All three projects will be delivered as design-build contracts.One of the largest solar companies in India has partnered with Gradiant at a manufacturing site in the Western Region for ammonia and fluoride removal and wastewater treatment. The new facility will recover, neutralize, and treat complex wastewater rinse streams from photovoltaic cell production to levels that meet the client's sustainability goals and local discharge limits.Gradiant has also partnered with a leader in the renewable energy business for the design-build of two facilities for ultrapure water and wastewater treatment to support a new photovoltaic cell manufacturing site also in Western Region. The project will include Gradiant...

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Gradiant, Global Water Solutions Provider, Awarded $20M inNew Contracts in India

New projects deliver Gradiant's full-technology stack solutions to India's renewable energy and industrial clientsBOSTON, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, is pleased to announce awards of $20 million in new contracts in September and October 2022. The awards are for clients in the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells (or solar cells) renewable energy and industrial protective equipment. All three projects will be delivered as design-build contracts.One of the largest solar companies in India has partnered with Gradiant at a manufacturing site in the Western Region for ammonia and fluoride removal and wastewater treatment. The new facility will recover, neutralize, and treat complex wastewater rinse streams from photovoltaic cell production to levels that meet the client's sustainability goals and local discharge limits.Gradiant has also partnered with a leader in the renewable energy business for the design-build of two facilities for ultrapure water and wastewater treatment to support a new photovoltaic cell manufacturing site also in Western Region. The project will include Gradiant...

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Gradiant, Global Water Solutions Provider, Expands Australia Presence and Capabilities

New Offices in Adelaide and Perth, and ISO Certification Australia-WideSYDNEY, AU, Oct 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Gradiant, a leading global water solutions provider, announced new milestones in Australia to execute its strategy to deploy its award-winning sustainable solutions in advanced water and wastewater into the Australia and New Zealand region. Two new offices have been established in Adelaide and Perth to complement Gradiant's regional headquarters in Sydney. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification has been issued for all three office locations.Gradiant's Adelaide, South Australia office is focused on delivery of the SmartOpsTM digital platform of asset performance optimization solutions for industrial end-users. The team works in collaboration with the global technology labs in Singapore and Boston, United States, to ensure customers' needs are best met in the local market. The Perth, Western Australia office serves the mining sector and Water Corporation, the principal supplier of water and wastewater throughout the state."Our expanding presence in Australia will help accelerate the adoption of Gradiant's solutions to lower th...

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MHI: Advanced light water reactor “SRZ-1200”

TOKYO, Sep 29, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) in collaboration with four Japanese PWR utilities*, has developed the conceptual design of an advanced light water reactor "SRZ-1200". This reactor has additional safety features when compared to conventional pressurized light water reactors. It is in the intention of MHI to take the SRZ-1200 conceptual design and proceed with basic design efforts. These efforts will ensure new innovative nuclear technologies are available toward a stable energy supply for Japan.Advanced light water reactor "SRZ-1200"The SRZ-1200 is a 1,200MWe class advanced light water reactor designed based on enhanced Japanese regulatory safety standards which incorporates lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi accident. Development of the SRZ-1200 is in progress which will ensure the regulatory requirements of "strengthening safety equipment" and "resistance to natural disaster and security against terrorism and unforeseen event" are fulfilled. The cumulation of this development will ensure safety and reliability of the SRZ-1200.Relative to new safety mechanisms, even though the SRZ-1200 accounts for global less...

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Spritzer Rolls Out Iconic New Silica-Rich Natural Mineral Water Bottle

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Malaysia's leading bottled water producer, Spritzer, has officially launched a new iconic bottle with a trendy and vibrant style made by fully recycled packaging made with recycled materials.Group Chief Executive Officer of Spritzer, Mr. Lim Seng LeeThe bottle's sleek and modern-looking curve is shaped like a water droplet and is designed with an ergonomic grip. The turquoise colour scheme, a blend of blue and green, represents nature's purity, calmness, serenity and peace while the new corporate logo is inspired by the Company's pristine 390-acre water catchment area, which is within the protected rainforest vicinity in Taiping, Perak. The new bottles made with sustainable packaging allows consumers to recycle and to create new life to the packaging which directly helps to reduce carbon emission.Group Chief Executive Officer of Spritzer, Mr. Lim Seng Lee said, "Spritzer is stepping up the Company's sustainability initiatives and the new iconic bottle serves the purpose of modern aesthetics as well as encouraging consumers to bring new life to the bottles through recycling, through 'New Look New Purpose'. The new look ...

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Memiontec Secures its Largest Contract to date following Award of a New S$56.6 Million Contract by PUB

Singapore, Mar 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Memiontec Holdings Ltd. ("Memiontec" or the "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a total water solutions provider in Asia, wishes to announce that the Group has been awarded a S$56.6 million contract (the "Contract") by the Public Utilities Board ("PUB"), Singapore's National Water Agency.Under the Contract, the Group will install membrane bioreactor equipment which has a treatment capacity of 22 million gallons per day for the Changi Water Reclamation Plant Phase 2, Contract C22C. The works under the Contract are scheduled to commence in May 2022 and the contract duration is estimated to be around 23 months.Subject to any unforeseen, unexpected or unplanned circumstances or events, the Board expects the Contract to contribute positively both to the Group's financial results for the duration of the Contract as well as to its net tangible assets per share and earnings per share for the current financial year ending 31 December 2022. Memiontec's Executive Director and CEO, Mr Tay Kiat Seng, said, "Securing this Contract from PUB is a significant achievement for Memiontec, both in terms of its contrac...

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Spritzer Sends Bottled Water to Terengganu Flood Victims

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Mar 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer ("Spritzer" or the "Company") is aiding flood victims in Terengganu by ensuring that they have access to clean water for drinking purposes following flooding across the state after continuous rain.Due to the continuous heavy rain in Peninsular Malaysia, it has been reported that flooding has occurred in all eight districts in Terengganu affecting more than 17,000 people at 87 relief centres.The Company has arranged, with the help of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, to send Spritzer Natural Mineral Water to a centralised aid centre for flood victims located at the Hulu Terengganu Member of Parliament's office, as part of efforts to alleviate their suffering. Continuous rains across the state have affected thousands, who are being housed at relief centres.Spritzer urges everyone to be careful of contamination from the flood waters and avoid all unknown sources of water. People are encouraged to boil water from taps used for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth. Do not use discoloured water or water that have an odour and avoid contact with contaminated water on skin and eyes. Co...

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Spritzer Launches #KitaJagaKita Care Packages for Flood Victims

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Jan 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer has launched the #KitaJagaKita Care Package for customers who wish to donate mineral water to victims of the ongoing and recent floods that have affected the country.The Company is offering 25% off #KitaJagaKita Care Packages to customers who are donating to temporary relief centres across the nation that are in urgent need of potable water. Customers can visit bit.ly/kitajagakitaspritzerwa to purchase these care packages.Package 1 comprise 5 cartons of 600-ml and 5 cartons of 1.5-litre Spritzer Natural Mineral Water and is priced at RM235 while Package 2 comprise 10 cartons of 6-litre Spritzer Natural Mineral Water together with water pump dispensers priced at RM161.Spritzer will assist in the logistics of sending the care packages to those evacuation centres and temporary relief centres that are in need directly. However, due to system limitations, customers purchasing from the dedicated #KitaJagaKita Care Package site need to place own address as the delivery address when checking out.Spritzer stands in solidarity with people across the country who have been impacted by the floods and have dona...

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Spritzer Advocates Healthier Drinking Habits with Drink, Win & Huat Contest

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Dec 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer wants everybody to have roaring good health in the coming Year of the Tiger by encouraging drinking more natural mineral water during this festive season through the Spritzer Drink, Win & Huat Contest.The contest runs from 01 December 2021 to 15 February 2022, making this a total of 11 weeks with attractive weekly cash prizes to be won. Prizes include one (1) Grand Prize of Proton X70, eight (8) Weekly First Prize Winners of RM888 cash, and thirty-eight (38) Weekly Consolation Prize Winners RM128 cash.The participating products in the contest are Spritzer Natural Mineral Water, Distilled Drinking Water, RO Drinking Water, Spritzer Dispenser Series (Hot & Cold Stand Dispenser / Hot & Warm Mini Dispenser / Duotone Mini Dispenser / Water Pump Dispenser), ACILIS by Spritzer Natural Mineral Water, Spritzer SO Tinge!, Spritzer Tinge and, Spritzer Sparkling Natural Mineral Water.To participate, purchase any of the participating Spritzer product worth RM8 and above at any outlet or e-commerce platform in a single receipt, write your full name as per identity card ("IC"), IC number and email a...

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Spritzer to Distribute Bottled Water to Communities Affected by Floods

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Dec 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer takes note of the flood situation affecting various locations in Peninsular Malaysia over the last 72 hours and is prepared to render assistance to affected communities.It has been reported that more than 22,000 people were evacuated throughout Peninsular Malaysia on Sunday as the country faces some of its worst flooding in years due to a multiple-day heavy downpour.In view of the emergency, the Company is making immediate arrangement for mineral water to be distributed via the Malaysia Civil Defence Force and Red Crescent to selected relief centres nationwide. More than RM50,000 worth of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water bottles are currently transported to flood victims and rescue crews in affected areas, where victims may not have access to clean water which is important for hydration and ensuring hygiene at all times. Malaysia Civil Defence Force is also preparing dried food for victims in affected communities.Spritzer urges everyone to be careful of contamination from the flood waters and avoid all unknown sources of water. People are encouraged to boil water from taps used for drinking, cookin...

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Hitachi Achieves CDP’s Highest Score of “Grade A” in Climate Change and Water Security

TOKYO, Dec 8, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has been awarded the highest score of "Grade A" by global environmental non-profit charity CDP, in the categories of climate change and water security. CDP evaluated Hitachi's pioneering initiatives and disclosure of information for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security. This is the first time Hitachi has simultaneously been included in an "A List" in two themes, and the third consecutive year that Hitachi has been included in water security.Hitachi has set its long-term environmental targets, issuing its plan "Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050," to help realize a sustainable society. In the area of climate change, the Hitachi Group as a whole has set a target of becoming carbon neutral in its business sites (factories and offices) by fiscal 2030, and of achieving carbon neutrality through its entire value chain by fiscal 2050. To achieve this target, the company has introduced its Internal Carbon Pricing system, starting with investments for fiscal 2019, and executive pay linked to environmental performance from April 2021. In addition, the company plans to invest 1...

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NEC Named to the CDP “A List” for Advanced Climate Change and Water Security Initiatives Three Years in a Row

TOKYO, Dec 8, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious "A List" three years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security.In 2017, NEC announced its climate change policy guidelines for 2050(2), and in October 2021 it signed the "Business Ambition for 1.5 degC Pledge," aiming to keep the rise in global temperature within 1.5 degC. Moreover, NEC is strengthening its actions aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout its supply chain by 2050.(3)NEC has set forth a policy for "Living harmoniously with the earth to secure the future" under the NEC 2030VISION. As a priority management theme from an ESG perspective and materiality under the Mid-term Management Plan 2025, NEC will expand its carbon neutrality-related business, work to accelerate environmental management towards achieving SBT 1.5 degC(4) and contribute to CO2 reduction through customer DX.Going forward, NEC will continue to contribute to climate change measures and water security in collaboration with custo...

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Gradiant Secures Five New DBOOM Projects in Indonesia and Vietnam, Appoints Managing Directors to Fuel Growth

Singapore, Dec 2, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Gradiant, a leading global cleantech water treatment solutions provider and projects developer, has announced the award of five design-build-own-operate-maintain (DBOOM) water treatment projects in Indonesia and Vietnam. Gradiant will provide end-to-end water treatment solutions through a customized approach using its proprietary suite of technologies to treat water and wastewater for industrial and municipal clients. These projects have a production capacity of 40,000 cubic meters per day. Gradiant has further announced the hiring of Managing Directors Thai Nam Nguyen for Vietnam, and K Sadanand for Indonesia. The new leadership appointments affirm Gradiant's growth and investment priorities in the rapidly industrializing Asia Pacific region. Sadanand brings over 35 years' experience in the water industry, of which 10 years has been in the Indonesia market, working for leading companies of Solenis, Nalco Water, GE Water, Fichtner, and Ion Exchange. Nam has over 25 years' experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry in various roles as country representative, and projects and business development director for ...

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Fujitsu’s Blockchain Solution Applied to New Water Trading Platform to Tackle Global Water Shortages

TOKYO, Nov 18, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With global water supplies under severe pressure from climate change and growing worldwide demand, Fujitsu and Botanical Water Technologies (BWT) signed an agreement and initiated the creation of a blockchain-based water trading platform, "Botanical Water Exchange" (BWX), on November 8, 2021. Fujitsu will help businesses achieve sustainability commitments and alleviate water shortages through the development of the world's first water trading platform for the exchange of plant-derived water, which is based on the concept of sustainable water offsetting.BWT leverages its patented technology to purify and re-mineralize water that is normally discarded during the production of vegetable and fruit juices and the processing of sugarcane, providing this plant-derived purified water to areas where it often proves difficult to secure safe drinking water.The new BWX platform will rely on the FUJITSU Track and Trust service, which uses blockchain technology to ensure end-to-end transparency and traceability of processes including the refinement, sales, purchase, delivery and usage of the product. With a planned launch date of April 202...