Recent developments
Policy and power costs
In the Netherlands, an industry coalition including six Dutch industrial clusters proposed measures to cut electricity costs, accelerate grid and hydrogen infrastructure, and foster demand for low-carbon products, with Nobian highlighting 140 MW electrolysis for renewable hydrogen.
Membrane technologies
Toray Membrane Middle East's new facility in Dammam established integrated RO membrane production, supported by MEWTEC, to meet desalination demand with lower energy consumption across MENA.
Utility contracts and performance
In Australia, Veolia secured AUD $700m in water management contracts across Central Highlands Water, Hunter Water, and Seqwater, including solar additions and desalination operations. Veolia’s Q3 2025 financial highlights reported 3.2% revenue growth and €2.3bn investments in Water Technologies and Hazardous Waste.
Leadership shifts
Kemira named Tuomas Mäkipeska as new Chief Financial Officer effective April 2026, with People & Culture leadership transitions scheduled through early 2026.
Remediation and mining water
Viscaria inaugurated an advanced water treatment plant alongside electrified mining under a long-term offtake with Aurubis, reinforcing ESG standards and low-impact logistics. In Romania, Rompetrol Rafinare advanced ecological rehabilitation of historical lagoons at the Vega Refinery using lime neutralization and monitored disposal.