AKnews reported that plans for a waste plant in Basra, worth USD 100 million have been approved.

The Investment Commission of Basra agreed to the environmental investment plans of Dow Chemical's Kuwait branch. The company, which already has plants in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, will enter Basra and invest in water purification projects and will consider providing environmental solutions, professional consultation and technical services.

Waste and industrial water will be treated and recycled, converting polluted river water and high saline ground water into safe water for drinking and irrigation. It is also hoped that the project will increase employment prospects in the area in particular the high number of unemployed youth.

Mr Tawfiq al Manei company adviser and director of the International Bureau of Consultancy and Economic Studies said that "We chose Basra because of its multiple benefits, most importantly the geographical location for the State of Kuwait. The rate of waste in Basra reaches to 2,000 tons a year which makes us in dire need for such projects to recycle and treat waste and improve the environmental situation in Basra."

(Sourced from AK News)