During the period from November 15th to 21th, 2025, the following international news occurred:
1. Baker Hughes to supply key equipment for Alaska LNG
Energy technology company Baker Hughes will supply main refrigerant compressors and power generation equipment for the Alaska LNG project and make a strategic investment. The project, led by Glenfarne Alaska, has an annual capacity of 20 million tonnes and will be developed in two phases (including an 807-mile gas pipeline and LNG terminal), with a final investment decision expected by late 2026. The project has secured preliminary offtake agreements for 11 MTPA from countries including Japan and South Korea and has US government support.
2. Irish plant to produce biomethane from beer and whiskey waste
A €50 million biomethane plant is under construction in Ireland, developed by Germany's Weltec Biopower for Evergreen Agriculture in County Kildare. The plant will use waste from the beer and whiskey industries as feedstock, processing 165,000 tonnes annually to produce 11 GWh of biomethane, which will be upgraded and injected into the public gas grid. As the largest project of its kind in the country to date, it will help Ireland achieve its 2030 target of 5.7 TWh of annual biomethane production.
3. Nikkiso CE&IG wins LNG cryogenic pumps contract
Global cryogenic equipment supplier Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has won a major contract to supply 12 customized cryogenic submerged pumps for three LNG carriers slated for conversion into Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs). These high-pressure centrifugal pumps, manufactured in North America, will be used for transferring LNG within the FSRUs to the regasification systems. The equipment will be shipped to Asia for installation. The company has also opened a new maritime market office in Hamburg, Germany, to support growth in the FSRU market.
4. Nordsol joins project to build three biogas plants in Norway
Dutch company Nordsol has been selected by Norway's Havila Biogass to provide core technology for three liquefied biomethane (LBG/BioLNG) plants in Hordaland, Trøndelag, and Innlandet, Norway. The plants will use manure and fish waste as feedstock, with a single plant capacity of 100 GWh per year. The fuel will be used for decarbonizing shipping and heavy transport. The partners plan to add over 400 GWh of capacity in the future, helping to double Norway's biomethane supply.
5. EnviTec Biogas build biogas plant in the Philippines
German renewable fuel company EnviTec Biogas, in partnership with Philippines' First Quezon Biogas Corporation, is reviving a biogas plant project first initiated in 2018, marking its first project in the Philippines. The 1.4 MW plant in Quezon Province will use waste from 4.5 million broiler chickens and grass silage. It is scheduled to connect to the grid of Meralco, the country's largest power distributor, by June 2026, and will also produce bio-fertilizer and provide free electricity to nearby households. Additionally, the company will supply 40 tonnes of bio-LNG for TT-Line ferries.
6. ACCIONA completes construction and comissioning of Shuqaiq 4 Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia
Spain's ACCIONA has completed the construction and commissioning of the Shuqaiq 4 Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant uses advanced Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology with a daily capacity of 400,000 cubic meters, providing drinking water for 3.5 million people in the southwestern region, alleviating water stress from climate and population growth. The project was awarded by Saudi Arabia's Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) in 2021. With its operation, ACCIONA's total desalination capacity in Saudi Arabia exceeds 2.3 million cubic meters per day, benefiting over 9 million people.
7. The digital revolution now enables precise technological solutions to reduce water losses
Global Non-Revenue Water (NRW) accounts for 30% of total water supply, causing annual economic losses of $39 billion, making leakage control a critical issue for the water industry. A Xylem Vue report identifies five key digital solutions – Digital Twins, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), District Metering Areas (DMA), and advanced leak detection technologies – leveraging AI, IoT, and other technologies to optimize network management, enable precise leak detection, improve hydraulic efficiency, and drive innovation in water resource management.
8. Veolia secures AUD $700m in Australian water contracts to boost efficiency and water security
Veolia has secured Australian water contracts worth AUD 700 million (approximately USD 458 million) with partners including Central Highlands Water, Hunter Water, and Seqwater. The contracts cover long-term services such as water treatment plant operation and maintenance, and sustainable energy partnerships. They will enhance energy efficiency and water security through digital platforms, solar installations, and other technologies, supporting community sustainable development. Veolia currently provides drinking water to over 3 million people daily in Australia, and this collaboration strengthens its position as a leading local water operator.
9. Oman launches major PPP tender for expansion of two key sewage treatment plants
Oman's Nama Water Services has launched PPP tenders for the expansion of two key sewage treatment plants: the Al Ansab Plant (expanding by 82,000 m³/day) and the Al Amerat Plant (expanding by 36,000 m³/day). The projects will use a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model, with private partners responsible for design, financing, and long-term operation. This aims to enhance wastewater treatment capacity and promote private sector participation in infrastructure, aligning with the "Oman 2040" vision.