{"id":84086,"date":"2024-05-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/05\/09\/ara-will-launch-omans-first-solar-thermal-water-plant\/"},"modified":"2024-05-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T00:00:00","slug":"ara-will-launch-omans-first-solar-thermal-water-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/05\/09\/ara-will-launch-omans-first-solar-thermal-water-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"ARA will launch Oman\u2019s first solar thermal water plant"},"content":{"rendered":"

DESALINATION- <\/p>\n

Oman<\/strong> to launch its first solar thermal water plant: <\/strong>Omani upstream energy firm ARA<\/a>Petroleum<\/a> is set to launch one of the world's first solar thermal powered desalination plants at its Qarat Al Milh site in Dhofar, Oman Observer<\/a> reports. The project, developed in collaboration with Austrian solar tech startup Heliovis<\/a>, whose low-cost solar thermal technology it will utilize, is expected to produce up to 140 cubic meters of drinking water daily from \u201cproduced water\u201d \u2014 a byproduct of hydrocarbon production typically full of hydrocarbons and high levels of dissolved mineral salts.<\/p>\n

What they\u2019ll do:<\/strong> Heliovis established a forward osmosis desalination plant with a direct-osmosis zero liquid discharge<\/a> unit to extract potable water from produced water, Oman Observer adds. Heliovis' cost-effective technology will employ inflatable tubes and mirror films to concentrate sunlight, generating clean industrial process heat in the mid-temperature range of 90\u00b0C to 400\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

GREEN MOBILITY-<\/p>\n

Contigo <\/strong>to deploy hydrogen motorcycles in UAE: <\/strong>E-mobility company Contigo<\/a>Mobility<\/a> has signed an MoU with Emirates Transport to roll out hydrogen-powered motorcycles in the UAE, according to a statement<\/a>. Contigo will deploy its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) two-wheeler fleet supply and hydrogen fuel cell technology to develop the motorcycles, which Emirates Transport will help integrate into pilot fleets across the country.<\/p>\n

The hydrogen infrastructure is on the rise: <\/strong>The UAE\u2019s Adnoc inaugurated the region\u2019s first high-speed green hydrogen pilot refueling station<\/a> \u2014 dubbed H2GO \u2014 to test a fleet of zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles last November. Saudi Arabia Railways also signed an MoU with Air Products Qudra last week to build, own, and operate hydrogen fueling stations for trains in the kingdom.<\/p>\n

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SOLAR- <\/p>\n

UNPD launches solar PV awareness campaign: <\/strong>The United Nations Development Program has launched the Thinking About Solar campaign, which aims to promote solar power as an alternative to traditional energy sources for businesses, according to a statement<\/a>. The campaign highlights the benefits of solar energy \u2014 lower energy bills, less pollutants, long-term savings \u2014 and aims to help businesses navigate the switch. Businesses can access the full guide (pdf)<\/a> on selecting a solar system or seek assistance from the campaign through Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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DECARBONIZATION-<\/p>\n

KSA boosts afforestation efforts:<\/strong> Ten MoUs and investment contracts focused on developing plant cover and related infrastructure across the Kingdom were signed during the inaugural National Greening Forum, Al Riyadh<\/a> reported. The signatories of agreements include the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca), National Housing Company, PIF-owned Red Sea Global, Riyad Bank, Estidamah and others. No further details were provided.<\/p>\n

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