desalination plant
Coverage of desalination plant in the Nexus archive.
- Emergency water delivery begins for 10,000 Iranians, official says
Emergency water delivery is underway for approximately 10,000 residents in 20 villages of Jask, Iran, after a US strike damaged a desalination plant, cutting off water supply. Governor Mohammad Jamaleddini confirmed alternative sources and mobile tankers are being used, with a stable supply expected within a week.
- US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
The U.S. military reported two troop deaths and one missing due to an Iranian attack on a Jordan base, marking the first casualties from direct Iranian fire since the war began. Iran’s supreme leader warned of escalating retaliation, and Tehran suspended commitments to a recent ceasefire deal. Attacks damaged infrastructure in Kuwait, including desalination plants critical to the country’s water supply.
- Desalination plants, a vital source of Mideast drinking water, come under attack as renewed U.S.-Iran war escalates to target infrastructure
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites, including desalination plants in Kuwait, amid escalating conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks disrupted critical water and oil facilities, injuring people and causing fires, while regional air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles. The conflict has driven oil prices up and closed the strait to shipping, intensifying geopolitical tensions.
- Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Iranian strikes damaged a Kuwaiti desalination plant, a critical source of drinking water, highlighting vulnerabilities in Middle Eastern water infrastructure. The attack disrupted power and water systems, with similar strikes on Gulf facilities over recent months raising concerns about regional stability.
- Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Iranian strikes damaged a Kuwaiti desalination plant, a critical source of drinking water, highlighting vulnerabilities in the Middle East's water infrastructure. The attack underscores risks to regional stability, as many Gulf nations rely heavily on desalination for freshwater, with key facilities exposed to missile or drone strikes.
- Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
An Iranian strike damaged a desalination plant in Kuwait, a critical source of drinking water, highlighting vulnerabilities in Middle Eastern infrastructure reliant on desalination for freshwater. The attack follows previous strikes on similar facilities in the Gulf, with experts warning that disruptions could destabilize cities dependent on these systems.
- BHP May Sell the Water Plant Feeding the World’s Biggest Copper Mine
BHP is considering selling its desalination plant and power transmission lines in Chile, with the combined assets potentially valued between $1.5 billion to $2 billion. The Puerto Coloso plant, which supplies water to the world's largest copper mine, could fetch $500 to $700 million individually.
- BHP Explores Sale of Chilean Desalination Plant, Power Lines
BHP is considering the sale of a desalination plant and power lines in Chile. The assets are linked to the La Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine located in the Antofagasta Region.
- Corpus Christi reconsiders building a desalination plant leaders rejected last year
Corpus Christi is reconsidering the construction of a desalination plant that city leaders had previously rejected. City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed ongoing water issues during a news conference at city hall.