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The plant will produce over 1,400 cubic meter per hour (m3/hr) of desalinated seawater to support PT Freeport Indonesia’s new copper smelter and refinery

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has appointed Black & Veatch to design and manage the delivery of a seawater desalination plant for its Manyar Smelter in East Java, Indonesia, as part of its sustainable development commitments.

The seawater desalination plant will support the processing of mine concentrates from the Grasberg mine in West Papua. The new domestic copper smelter and refinery supports Indonesia’s downstreaming strategy to further refine the processed mine concentrates and brings additional economic value to the local community and Indonesia.

“Reducing water consumption is critical to our sustainable development commitments. Using alternative water supplies is key to resource conservation. Black & Veatch’s extensive experience with alternative water technologies helps position us for continued sustainable business growth,” said Horst-Dieter Garz, Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning and Business Strategy, PTFI.

Black & Veatch, in collaboration with its joint operating agreement (JOA) partner PT Wika, will perform the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning responsibilities for the seawater desalination plant.

“The mining industry plays a critical role in the global shift to a decarbonized and sustainable future. Accessing water from the ocean saves freshwater resources for the local community and ecosystems and ensures a more sustainable, resilient and reliable water future. It also improves efficiencies and reduces operational risks and downtime that affect business profitability,” said Narsingh Chaudhary, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Black & Veatch.

The seawater desalination plant will be located adjacent to the Manyar Smelter Project. It will produce over 1,400 m3/hr of desalinated seawater to support the copper smelter and precious metals refinery. Designed to process 1.7 million tonnes per year (MTPA) of copper concentrate, the $3 billion Manyar Smelter is anticipated to be the world’s largest designed single line copper processing facility.

Editor’s Notes:

• BHP hired Black & Veatch to serve as designer and engineer of record on the Escondida Water Supply Expansion (EWSE) project at its Minera Escondida mine in Chile. The project supplies the world’s largest copper mine with 100-percent desalinated water, removing the need for groundwater.
• Black & Veatch, a global leader in desalination, treats seawater, brackish groundwater and wastewater for municipal and industrial clients on six continents. The company offers a full program of services tailoring its approach to each client’s needs, from traditional engineering and design services to turnkey design-build.
• Black & Veatch, a market leader in deploying innovative solutions such as low- and zero-emission power generation, advanced renewable energy projects, alternative-fuelled vehicles and energy storage, helps clients identify operational impacts on the global carbon cycle as well as climate risks and opportunities; understand the emerging technology mix; and conceive a strategy and roadmap to remove carbon from operations.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) —  To maximize the tourism brand of China’s picturesque Zhejiang province,the “Heavenly World in Zhejiang” Culture and Tourism Promotion event, sponsored by Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and organised by Picturesque  Zhejiang Culture and Tourism Promotion Center in Southeast Asia, was held in Kuala Lumpur today.
 
Zhang Jiexin, Director of China Cultural Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Paul Paw, National President of Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association, Datuk Keith Li, Chief Representative of Picturesque Zhejiang Culture and Tourism Promotion Centre in Southeast Asia, and other guests were present at the event.
 
Li said in his speech that since its establishment in 2021, the centre has been committed to promoting Zhejiang culture and tourism resources in Southeast Asian countries. The theme of this promotion is ” Beautiful Villages in Zhejiang”. Furthermore  the 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang from September 23 to October 8, 2023,  and everyone is welcomed watching  this special Asian Games event that was postponed for one year due to Covid-19.
 
Paul Paw said Zhejiang has always been one of the most popular destinations for Malaysian tourists, whether it is the beautiful scenery of the West Lake, or the beautiful countryside. 
 
“ I hope that China will open up as soon as possible, the Hangzhou-Kuala Lumpur direct flight will resume as soon as possible, and Malaysian tourists can return to Zhejiang after a long break to taste delicious food, enjoy the beautiful scenery and watch the Asian Games. ‘ he said.
 
The Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association will organise an industry delegation to go to Zhejiang to inspect new products and new resources, and continue to work hard to promote cooperation and exchanges between Malaysia and Zhejiang cultural tourism.
 
Zhang Jiexin said that as the impact of the epidemic in the world has gradually subsided, Malaysia’s social and economic order has gradually returned to normal this year, and the cultural and tourism industries have continued to pick up amidst uncertainties. The just-concluded general election in Malaysia to form a new unity government has brought new opportunities for a strong recovery in culture and tourism.
 
The holding of the ” Beautiful Villages in Zhejiang” tourism promotion will have very positive significance for two-way tourism between Malaysia and China.
 
Zhejiang is known as “Paradise on Earth” and “Land of Fish and Rice”. The water town of Jiangnan, the poetry and painting of Zhejiang. Zhejiang Province has won the reputation of “heaven” with a corner of the land, which shows that its scenery is amazing, and it has a wonderful workmanship. 

‘I hope that Malaysian friends will go to Zhejiang next year to experience the natural scenery and the beauty of folk customs and culture in Zhejiang.“
 
Considering the post-COVID policy adjustments, the guests at today’s event also discussed the innovative inbound-tourism initiatives for the upcoming 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. “We all hope that a new chapter in culture and tourism cooperation between Zhejiang and Southeast Asia will be written after the pandemic.” Zhang Jiexin added.
 
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Riders have the exclusive opportunity to dash along signature landmarks and instructures the Hong Kong Cyclothon. (Photo credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board)

HONG KONG, Dec 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — After a four-year hiatus, the Hong Kong Cyclothon successfully concluded at the roaring cheers from excited spectators for thousands of cyclists participating the cycling extravaganza on 18 December. It returned as one of the largest outdoor sports events in Hong Kong this year, drawing nearly 4,000 cycling enthusiasts and professional cyclists to take to the street along spectacular landmark infrastructures and iconic Victoria Harbour.

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Cyclists taking part in the thrilling 50 km and 30 km rides enjoyed the exclusive experience of cycling on major traffic routes along spectacular landmarks and infrastructures in Hong Kong. The peloton was welcomed by the gentle light at the break of dawn as they sped across Stonecutters Bridge and tunnels, as well as the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Xiqu Centre and the International Commerce Centre (ICC). It is a rewarding experience to marvel at the splendid beauty in Hong Kong from new perspectives in person among a fleet of joyous riders who overcame the challenging turns and slopes together.

After the amateur cyclists streaked past the finish line in Tsim Sha Tsui, professional cycling athletes staged a series of intense battles for the win on the other side of the city centre. The keen competition among the riders heated up the winter air as the audience tried to catch the racing bikes overtaking each other at high speed in front of the panoramic view of the iconic Victoria Harbour skyline.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, is hosting the world’s first Louis Vuitton pop-up store at its flagship Jetex VIP Terminal in Dubai.

“Passengers travelling with Jetex can look forward to getting inspired by Louis Vuitton’s iconic travel pieces, designed to make private jet flying even more glamorous,” it said in a statement.

From timeless monogram trunks and exotic leather creations to a wide range of city guides and unique Objets Nomades, everyone will find something special from the wide collection of exquisite travel accessories available at the Louis Vuitton pop-up store.

“As Jetex breaks records in terms of passenger numbers, we seek new opportunities to surprise and delight both regular and new clients alike.

“I am exceptionally pleased that Louis Vuitton chose our fixed-base operator in Dubai to unveil its world’s first pop-up store at a private aviation terminal,” said Jetex founder and chief executive officer, Adel Mardini.

With over 100 international private jet flights and more than 1,000 passengers daily, Jetex VIP Terminal in Dubai is currently one of the busiest globally.

In addition to tranquil private lounges, elegant hospitality and curated art exhibitions, Jetex works closely with leading luxury brands to develop solid, long-term partnerships.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) — As a global leader in women’s empowerment and innovative science, Mary Kay Inc has awarded six recipients under the 2022 Young Women in STEAM grant programme.

The recipients were awarded for making tremendous contributions to the STEAM fields worldwide, specifically science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

The grant recipients are Angela Busheska (Macedonia); Fengyun Chen (China); Farzana Alam Eshita (Australia); Aruna Sherma and Jingyuan Xu (Germany); and Eizelle Yee (Philippines).

“At Mary Kay, we celebrate young women who are embracing higher education and careers in STEAM areas as we continue to help narrow the gender gap and bias in scientific and related fields.

“It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in STEAM industries, and we want to help change that by providing impactful grants to encourage young women to continue their pursuits in STEAM-related fields,” said its chief innovation officer, product and science, Dr Lucy Gildea in a statement.

The recipients of Mary Kay’s 2022 Young Women in STEAM grant programme are highlighted on the company’s global social media channels and will receive US$2,500 (US$1=RM4.41) grants to assist with their current or future STEAM endeavours.

Launched in 2020, the Young Women in STEAM grant programme and social campaign is to help shift the perception of “the face of science”, and encourage young women to pursue STEAM paths.

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