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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Water stocks in China update

Water stocks in China up 

Water conservancy construction companies were also among the major gainers Tuesday as the recent flooding in south China drew attention to the construction of water conservancy facilities.


Qianjiang Water Resources Development Co. rose by the daily limit of 10 percent to 9.79 yuan per share while Anhui Water Resources Development Co. gained 4.69 percent to 9.37 yuan per share.
Source - http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-06/22/c_13363450.htm
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Investorideas.com - Has there ever been a better time to talk about water?

Investorideas.com - Has there ever been a better time to talk about water?

BP Environmental Disaster leads investors to cleantech and water stocks
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Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; New Maplecroft index rates Pakistan and Egypt among nations facing "extreme" water security risks

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; New Maplecroft index rates Pakistan and Egypt among nations facing "extreme" water security risks

June 24, 2010 (Investorideas.com water stocks newswire) - Water news; A new report evaluating the water security of 165 countries has rated the supply of clean, fresh water to the societies and businesses of 10 nations at "extreme risk."

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Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; Afghanistan's Kabul Basin Faces Major Water Challenges

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Water Stocks; Afghanistan's Kabul Basin Faces Major Water Challenges
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U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey - June 24, 2010 (Investorideas.com water newswire) - In the next 50 years, it is estimated that drinking water needs in the Kabul Basin of Afghanistan may increase sixfold due to population increases resulting from returning refugees. It is also likely that future water resources in the Kabul Basin will be reduced as a result of increasing air temperatures associated with global climate change. These are the findings of a new study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey.


The study estimates that at least 60 percent of shallow groundwater-supply wells would be affected and may become dry or inoperative as a result of climate change. Groundwater in the basin’s less widely used deep aquifer may supply future needs; however, the sustainability of this resource for large withdrawals, such as agricultural uses, is uncertain. Contamination is also a concern in shallow drinking water sources in Kabul.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Water News; Afghanistan’s Kabul Basin Faces Major Water Challenges

Water News; Afghanistan’s Kabul Basin Faces Major Water Challenges

U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey ( Investorideas.com water newswire, http://www.water-stocks.com/  )

In the next 50 years, it is estimated that drinking water needs in the Kabul Basin of Afghanistan may increase sixfold due to population increases resulting from returning refugees. It is also likely that future water resources in the Kabul Basin will be reduced as a result of increasing air temperatures associated with global climate change. These are the findings of a new study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey.

The study estimates that at least 60 percent of shallow groundwater-supply wells would be affected and may become dry or inoperative as a result of climate change. Groundwater in the basin’s less widely used deep aquifer may supply future needs; however, the sustainability of this resource for large withdrawals, such as agricultural uses, is uncertain. Contamination is also a concern in shallow drinking water sources in Kabul.



“Water resources in the Kabul Basin are a critical issue for both the people of Afghanistan and U.S. military personnel serving there,” said USGS Director Dr. Marcia McNutt. “The work the USGS has done in providing insight about the water situation in the basin can help with future water-resource planning and management efforts and can be applied to other areas of Afghanistan.”

This study presents the results of a multidisciplinary water-resources assessment conducted between 2005 and 2007 to address questions of future water availability for a growing population and of the potential effects of climate change.

Although there is considerable uncertainty associated with climate change projections, warming trends forecast for southwest Asia would likely result in adverse changes to recharge patterns and further stresses on limited water resources. Such stresses were simulated to result in 50 percent of shallow groundwater wells in the basin becoming inoperable.

“Investigating water resources in a country affected by war and civil strife — which have left a more than 20-year gap in the scientific record — is challenging,” said Thomas Mack, USGS scientist and lead author on the report. “However, our collaborative investigation and the USGS's capacity-building efforts help empower our Afghan colleagues to manage their resources and their future.”
The research for this study was conducted in collaboration with the Afghanistan Geological Survey, a division of the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines, and the Afghanistan Ministry of Energy and Water under an agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development.


“Training with USGS scientists has helped our engineers to modernize their skills and improve their capabilities,” said Afghanistan Geological Survey Director Mohammed Omar. “Our engineers are using these improvements as they monitor groundwater levels and water quality in the Kabul Basin.”

The study assessed climate trends, water use, surface and groundwater availability and water quality by integrating several forms of data, including surface and groundwater analyses, satellite imagery, geologic investigations, climate change analyses, and estimates of public-supply and agricultural water uses, to provide a comprehensive overview of water resources in this basin.

The full report can be accessed at http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2009/5262.
Contact Information:

U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey
Office of Communication
119 National Center

Reston, VA 20192 Thomas Mack
Phone: 603-226-7805
Kara Capelli
Phone: 571-230-6601

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Water News; U.S. Maritime Industry Seeks Streamlined System to Put Vessels to Work on Oil Spill Clean-Up

Water News;  U.S. Maritime Industry Seeks Streamlined System to Put Vessels to Work on Oil Spill Clean-Up

HARAHAN, La., June 19 Water News; ( http://www.investorideas.com/ water stocks blog ; http://www.water-stocks.com/ )  The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has proposed to BP and the U.S. Coast Guard that they create a smooth, efficient system to be sure vessel owners know what marine assets are needed to combat the Gulf oil spill, and to share with the Incident Command what vessels are available. OMSA, which represents the U.S. flag vessels that work in the offshore energy sector, has a number of member vessels that are currently involved in the cleanup effort, including skimming activities, working to control the leak at its source and setting out boom along the shore.
"Given the magnitude of the crisis we are addressing, it makes sense to set up direct communications between the industry as a group and the Incident Command, so that we can meet the needs of the spill head-on and in real time. Frankly, the Coast Guard should have done this weeks ago," said Ken Wells, OMSA President.

He noted that because of the moratorium on deepwater drilling and the effective moratorium on all new shallow water drilling, between 100 to 200 American offshore vessels may be without work soon, resulting in potential layoffs for thousands of mariners and shoreside personnel that support the offshore workboat industry. "We proposed last Monday that if BP and the Coast Guard will immediately set up a system to let us know their needs, we should be able to meet the requirements of the response effort without disruption. We hope that they are giving our proposal serious consideration," said Wells.



He pointed out that the Coast Guard recently indicated it had more than 400 vessels at work on skimming operations, making this the largest number of skimming vessels ever put to work in the Gulf of Mexico at one time. The Coast Guard has also recently sent out requests to industry to locate every additional available skimming unit in the country and even the world. "But the issue is complicated by the fact that there are a number of different situations requiring different types of vessels. A "skimmer" can be an unmanned floating device, a 16-foot boat equipped with a boom or a small skimming unit, a fishing troller or shrimp boat, a 180-foot offshore supply vessel, or a specialty-built Oil Spill Response Vessel. Each type of vessel has its own application, and we suspect there are significant needs for each. But we will not know that unless and until BP and the Coast Guard indicate that. To the extent that offshore supply vessels equipped with skimming units and storage tanks are needed, we want to make sure that as these skimming units are shipped here, there are American vessels ready to install them and get to work," Wells said.
Wells also noted that there has been some attention focused on the Jones Act, which says that vessels that carry cargo between places in the U.S. must be built in America, owned by Americans and crewed by Americans. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) testified before Congress on Thursday, June 17th that if it is necessary to waive the Jones Act, that can be done very quickly.
According to MARAD testimony, there has been only one request to waive the Jones Act and that was addressed in less than 24 hours. Wells stated, "clearly, if we need to bring in foreign boats, the Jones Act process can accomplish that with no delay and our industry will not stand in the way. At the same time, we need to make sure that American vessels and American mariners who are or will soon be out of work as a result of this catastrophe or the government's response are not left unemployed. American vessels are here, ready willing and able to further contribute to this response effort. We simply need clear direction and communication from our government."


To see examples of U.S. flag vessels involved in oil skimming operations, visit www.uscg.mil or visit the following links:
http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=903509
http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=900225
http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=870426&g2_imageViewsIndex=1

Visit http://www.offshoremarine.org/

SOURCE Offshore Marine Service Association
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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Water News; Dallas Investment Banker Requests Jones Act Waiver to Send Skimmers to Gulf, Sends Open Letter to Admiral Allen

Water News; Dallas Investment Banker Requests Jones Act Waiver to Send Skimmers to Gulf, Sends Open Letter to Admiral Allen


DALLAS, Water News , ( http://www.investorideas.com/ water stocks blog ) Fred McCallister, an investment banker with Allegiance Capital Corporation, sent a letter to Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen today asking for a limited waiver of the Jones Act, to enable 12 to 25 foreign flagged skimmer ships to assist in clean-up efforts in the Gulf.

"Many in the Gulf have been calling for this equipment, which can collect 3,500 gallons of oil per hour per vessel from Gulf waters. With estimates now at 2.5 million gallons of oil spilling into the Gulf every day, the urgency can't be overstated," said McCallister, a Vice President at Allegiance Capital.

The Jones Act has been waived as part of disaster response in the past, including a waiver to assist in response to Hurricane Katrina. More recently it has been waived to support renewable energy development efforts off of the coast of Delaware. Several Gulf state leaders have asked for a general waiver of the Jones Act this week.

Mr. McCallister has 12 skimming vessels specifically designed to remove surface oil from the Gulf that are immediately available and at least 13 more that can be made available over the next few weeks. The firm also has specialized vessels for deploying oil booms and providing housing for personnel working in the Gulf of Mexico on the BP oil spill cleanup.

SOURCE Allegiance Capital Corporation

http://www.allcapcorp.com/

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