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TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH heavily on a consistent water supply. The electrolysis
TENDERS FOR DESALINATION PLANT IN process used in green hydrogen production requires
THOOTHUKUDI about nine liters of water to generate one kilogram
of hydrogen, underscoring the necessity of this
The Tamil Nadu government is set to issue tenders for desalination plant.
the construction of a 60 million liters per day (mLD) The proposed desalination plant will include a
desalination plant in Thoothukudi, a major port city in conveyance system extending 33.18 kilometers to
southern india. This new facility aims to support the mullakadu in Thoothukudi, with a total project cost
growing influx of industries in the region, reflecting the estimated at 1,000 crore. Dr. Raj emphasized that this
state’s commitment to sustainable water management. project is a strategic move to conserve freshwater
Dr. K senthil Raj, managing Director of the state resources from the Tamirabarani river, ensuring that
industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu industries have a reliable water source while preserving
(sipcot), announced that the tender process for this natural water reservoirs. This initiative represents a
hybrid annuity model project will commence shortly. significant step toward balancing industrial growth with
Thoothukudi has become a hub for various sectors, environmental sustainability in Tamil Nadu.
including the green hydrogen industry, which relies Source: The New Indian Express

NICHOLAS CUMINS TAKES CHARGE AS CEO OF targets and adapt aging infrastructure to the impacts
BENTLEY SYSTEMS of climate change.
Cumins outlined his vision for enhancing infrastructure
Nicholas Cumins has officially assumed the role of resilience through innovative software solutions. He
CeO at Bentley systems, incorporated, succeeding emphasized the importance of Ai-powered digital twin
Greg Bentley, who has transitioned to executive Chair technology in transforming how organizations monitor
of the Board of Directors. This marks a historic moment and maintain infrastructure. By leveraging advanced
for the company as Cumins becomes the first CEO data analytics, Bentley’s solutions aim to improve
outside the Bentley family in its 40-year history.
asset performance and make infrastructure more
Under the Bentley brothers' leadership, Bentley resilient. Cumins’ leadership will focus on harnessing
Systems redefined computer-aided design (CAD) this technology to address the pressing challenges
software with the development of microstation, of the infrastructure industry and ensure a higher
establishing the company as a leader in infrastructure quality of life for future generations. Before becoming
engineering software. Bentley’s infrastructure digital CeO, Cumins served as Bentley systems' COO and
twin solutions are crucial for designing, building, has a rich background in product management and
and operating critical infrastructure worldwide. The corporate strategy from his tenure at sAP and other
transition to Cumins’ leadership comes at a pivotal leading technology firms.
time for the infrastructure sector, facing a shortage Source: Bentley Systems
of engineers needed to meet global sustainability

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