Energy plant in UAE converts seawater to fresh water April 2, 2019 - 12:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the United Arab Emirates, the Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) has partnered with Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems to develop a natural gas fired power plant. The project is part of efforts by SEWA to reduce its carbon footprint and secure its energy supply. In addition to generating energy, the plant will use the steam created on-site to convert seawater to fresh water, which SEWA supplies within the emirate, Smart Energy International reports. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems is providing SEWA with two gas turbines for the development of a 1,026.3 MW gas turbine combined- cycle power plant in the city of Layyah. The plant will include one steam turbine, three generators and two heat recovery steam generators and is set for completion in mid-2021. The project is financed using a loan secured from a Japan’s export credit agency. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems is partnering with ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC to implement the project.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
