Securing Every Drop: The Role of Butterfly Valves in MENA Water Systems

Water scarcity is one of the most pressing challenges facing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Rapid population growth, urban expansion, and climate change are putting unprecedented pressure on an already fragile water infrastructure. According to the World Resources Institute, 12 of the world’s 17 most water-stressed countries are located in the MENA region. Against this backdrop, many countries have had to rely on energy-intensive seawater desalination. Yet every drop of desalinated water comes with significant economic and environmental costs. This makes conserving and using existing water resources more efficiently just as strategically important as developing new sources. In … Continue reading

Seawater Desalination – A Better Choice for MENA

Water scarcity is a major problem in many parts of the world affecting quality of life, the environment, industry, and the economies of developing nations. The MENA region is considered as one of the most water-scarce regions of the world. Large scale water management problems are already apparent in the region. While the MENA region’s population is growing steadily, per capita water availability is expected to fall by more than 40-50% by the year 2050. Also, climate change is likely to affect weather and precipitation patterns, and the consequences of which may force the MENA region to more frequent and … Continue reading