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Memorandum of Understanding agreement signed for pumped hydro project

Memorandum of Understanding agreement signed for pumped hydro project AGL’s proposed 250MW pumped hydro project at Bells Mountain, near Muswellbrook in New South Wales, is one step closer to being a reality as the company signed an agreement with Idemitsu Australia Resources to undertake an engineering feasibility study. The agreement follows on from an initial

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AEMO Insights paper highlights the importance of pumped hydro

AEMO Insights paper highlights the importance of pumped hydro The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released an Insights paper that provides new perspectives and deeper analysis on the important role pumped hydro energy storage and strategic transmission developments can play in lowering costs to consumers and increasing the resilience of the National Electricity Market.

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Xylem unveils new Flygt submersible model

Xylem unveils new Flygt submersible model The stainless steel Flygt N3069 is specifically manufactured for industrial processes containing high chloride or extreme pH levels. Xylem has launched its new Flygt stainless steel submersible pump, the Flygt N3069 for use in tough industrial applications such as industrial food and aquaculture. This latest addition to Xylem’s Flygt

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AxFlow buys Italian pump distributor Generalcontrol

AxFlow buys Italian pump distributor Generalcontrol Image courtesy of atdr/Shutterstock.com. AxFlow Italy has acquired Generalcontrol Spa, a Milan, Italy-based distributor of positive displacement (PD) pumps, instruments, vacuum pumps and compressors. With a product mix of pumps, instruments, air motors, medical air compressors and mixers, Generalcontrol has established positions in the sanitary, chemical, ceramics and automotive industries.

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Tender: sewer pump station upgrades 

Tender: sewer pump station upgrades  Western Water (VIC) is seeking tenders for the manufacture, construction, testing and commissioning of the Riddells Creek and Hopetoun Park Sewer Pump Station Upgrades. Three sewage pump stations (Hamilton St SPS, Sutherlands Road SPS and Webb Court SPS) are to be upgraded.  The works include: Underground emergency storage reservoirs, concrete

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Water treatment upgrade tops infrastructure sustainability ratings

Water treatment upgrade tops infrastructure sustainability ratings The Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) has awarded a water utility the highest sustainability rating ever achieved for an Australian water infrastructure project. Sydney Water’s Lower South Creek Treatment Program earned an Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design “Excellent” rating of 69.7 points. The program involves a $450 million

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