Tag Archives: water trade
Singapore’s International Water Week 2008
Singapore is hosting International Water Week from June 23rd to June 27th of 2008. This first-annual event is to be held as a forum for “government officials, industry leaders and water specialists” to discuss policy, business, and water technology. Festivities … Continue reading
Filed under asia, economy, international, research, technology, water privitization, water trade
Cyprus and Water Imports from Greece, Egypt, and Lebanon
The small island country of Cyprus may soon be shipping water on tankers from Greece, Egypt and Lebanon to supplement current dwindling water supplies. As previously on my water web-log, Cyprus has been facing drier than normal conditions for four … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drinking water, drought, groundwater, international, water desalination, water trade
Like Oil, Like Water
Just this week, oil prices have reached a record high, exceeding $98.00 a barrel for crude oil on the world market. But, how does this increase of the price of crude oil measure-up to the price of water on the … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, water trade
Israel’s Stance and Expanding Water-Technology Markets
If you pay attention to international water issues, you will soon realize the small country of Israel is slowly attempting to make a name for itself in the field of water technology. In fact, Israel recently hosted an international water … Continue reading
Filed under international, technology, water trade
New Water Financier Scopes Markets in Gulf, India, and China
A large Saudi Company, among others, is staking it’s claim in the burgeoning enterprise of water investments. According to Arabian Business On-line, the joint venture is formed of two companies from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Starting with a minimal sum … Continue reading
Filed under economy, water privitization
