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In 2008, GE Water won a contract from the Government of [[Pakistan]], to provide "GE ultrafiltration systems at over a thousand distribution sites," as part of a government program to increase access to clean drinking water. <ref>Press release, "GE Water Solutions Selected for Pakistan's National Clean Water Initiative," GE Water via Healthcare Finance, Tax & Law Weekly, July 16, 2008.</ref> | In 2008, GE Water won a contract from the Government of [[Pakistan]], to provide "GE ultrafiltration systems at over a thousand distribution sites," as part of a government program to increase access to clean drinking water. <ref>Press release, "GE Water Solutions Selected for Pakistan's National Clean Water Initiative," GE Water via Healthcare Finance, Tax & Law Weekly, July 16, 2008.</ref> | ||
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| + | Also in 2008, GE Water became "an equal coventurer in [[ConocoPhillips]]' Water Sustainability Center in [[Qatar]], which will open later this year." <ref>"GE Water & Process Technologies will become an equal coventurer in ConocoPhillips Water Sustainability Center in Qatar," ''Instrument Business Outlook'', June 30, 2008.</ref> | ||
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GE Water & Process Technologies describes itself as "a leading global supplier of water treatment, wastewater treatment and process systems solutions." [1] Its clients come from a wide range of industries, including the chemical, food / beverage, hydrocarbon processing, mining, metals, paper / pulp, pharmaceutical, power and manufacturing industries, along with local municipalities and governmental agencies. [2]
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Tar sands involvement
In October 2008, GE Water signed an agreement with the Alberta Water Research Institute, launching "a $15-million effort focused on developing technologies to improve water usage in the oilsands, and an educational program intended to inform business executives on improved water management methods." Canada's tar sands are the dirtiest source of oil, emitting more greenhouse gases and contaminating large volumes of water. [3]
"The initial priority of the agreement is to reduce the amounts of fresh water and energy used in treatment processes in the oilsands, while also reducing operating costs and capital expenditures," according to the oil trade press. "The water project will employ many technologies already used by GE in the oilsands, such as thermal evaporation systems, mobile filtration units, and advanced membranes." [3]
Clients
In 2008, GE Water won a contract from the Government of Pakistan, to provide "GE ultrafiltration systems at over a thousand distribution sites," as part of a government program to increase access to clean drinking water. [4]
Also in 2008, GE Water became "an equal coventurer in ConocoPhillips' Water Sustainability Center in Qatar, which will open later this year." [5]
Contact information
GE Water & Process Technologies Worldwide Headquarters
4636 Somerton Rd.
Trevose, PA 19053-6783
U.S.A.
Phone: +1-215-355-3300
Website: http://www.gewater.com
Articles and resources
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References
- ↑ "About us," GE Water & Process Technologies website, accessed February 2009.
- ↑ "Industries," GE Water & Process Technologies website, accessed February 2009.
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 Joseph Caouette, "Research Agreement With GE Aims To Improve Industry Water Management," Daily Oil Bulletin, October 10, 2008.
- ↑ Press release, "GE Water Solutions Selected for Pakistan's National Clean Water Initiative," GE Water via Healthcare Finance, Tax & Law Weekly, July 16, 2008.
- ↑ "GE Water & Process Technologies will become an equal coventurer in ConocoPhillips Water Sustainability Center in Qatar," Instrument Business Outlook, June 30, 2008.
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