2025 - The Water MBA
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics we’ll likely cover, so you can be prepared—or even share suggestions or contacts who might contribute:
Hydropower, Water Reuse for Irrigation, Brine Mining, Lithium Extraction & Water, Water Intelligence, Water Economics, NGOs in Africa, Urban Water Management, Hydrology & Flooding Risks, PPP Projects: Capex and Opex, Innovation in Membranes, Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG), Oil & Gas Industry and Water Treatment, Pitfalls and Trends in Wastewater Treatment Plants, The Current Status of Green Hydrogen, Water Entrepreneurship, Investment in Water Technologies, etc...
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#76 Diseño de Procesos en Aguas Residuales
En este episodio, Ramón Rubio conversa con Rafael Coca sobre su amplia experiencia en el tratamiento de aguas residuales, abarcando su trayectoria internacional y las particularidades del sector en diferentes países.
Se discuten los desafíos en la eliminación de nutrientes, las tecnologías de fi...
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#75 Making the Business Case for Water Reuse
In this conversation, Ramon Rubio and Veronika discuss the complexities and opportunities surrounding water reuse.
Veronika shares her journey in the water sector, the challenges of water availability, and the importance of regulations and feasibility studies.
They explore the economic aspects...
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#74 Discovering Ceramic Membranes
In this conversation, Ramon Rubio and Douglas Espin discuss the significance and applications of ceramic membranes in water treatment.
They explore the types of ceramic membranes, their advantages, and the common misconceptions clients have regarding their cost and effectiveness.
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#73 Reutilización de Aguas en Industria y Agricultura
Pablo Ruiz de Azud comparte su experiencia en el tratamiento de agua y las soluciones que su empresa ofrece tanto en agricultura como en la industria.
Se discuten temas como la eficiencia hídrica, las barreras en la implementación de soluciones de tratamiento de agua, y la importancia de la nor...
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#72 Rethinking Education in Water
This edition is a small pause, a moment to help us rethink what education truly means in our water sector.
Just over a month ago, I had the opportunity to attend one of the most unique and inspiring events I’ve ever been part of: the Rethinking Water Conference in New York. It was a remarkable e...
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¿En qué consiste una EDAR de "Veraneo"?
Visitamos una depuradora muy, muy pequeña, de veraneo, diseñada para poco más de 1.600 viviendas y un hotel. Problemas: unos pocos, pero interesantes.
Primero, no la gestiona la municipalidad por cuestiones “políticas”, así que el coste corre a cargo de los vecinos. Eso sí, cuando se incumple al...
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#71 Navigating Water Politics
In this conversation, Mishelle Mejia and Ramon Rubio delve into the complexities of water politics, exploring case studies from Israel, Jordan, and Latin America.
They discuss the paradox of water abundance and scarcity, the importance of governance and education in water management, and the po...
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#70 El agua en el Mediterráneo
En esta conversación, se exploran los desafíos y soluciones en la gestión del agua en el Mediterráneo, destacando la importancia del Instituto Mediterráneo del Agua y la colaboración entre países. Alain Meyssonnier comparte su experiencia en el sector, discutiendo la desalación, la reutilización ...
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#69 Innovative Solutions for Flooding Challenges
In this conversation, Ramon Rubio and Oliver Femont discuss the pressing challenges of flooding and the innovative solutions being developed to address these issues. They explore the importance of community engagement, education, and the role of technology in flood protection. Oliver shares insig...
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# 68 Thermoplastic valves in desalination.
In this episode, I revisit a conversation that started for me eight years ago: the debate around thermoplastic valves in desalination projects.
Back then, doubts and questions dominated—are they reliable, better than metal?
Today, those same questions still come up, and that’s why I found GF’s...
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#67 Public–Private Partnerships at Scale: The ACWA Power Business Case
This episode explores the business case of ACWA Power, focusing on its evolution in the Saudi water market, the significance of public-private partnerships (PPP), and the company's growth and international expansion.
It delves into ACWA Power's project execution, financial structures, and the r...
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Key Insights - Smart Water Magazine - Edition 26
In this episode, Ramon Rubio shares insights from the latest edition of Smartwater Magazine, focusing on key themes such as water reuse, PFAS, innovations in water infrastructure, economic aspects of water management, public-private partnerships, knowledge transfer, health implications, and regul...
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#66 Juventud y Agua en América Latina y el Caribe
En esta conversación con Santiago Gómez, ingeniero civil colombiano y líder del Parlamento Mundial de Jóvenes por el Agua en América Latina y el Caribe, exploramos cómo las nuevas generaciones están tomando un papel activo en la gobernanza del agua. Santiago comparte su trayectoria personal, desd...
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#65 Understanding water risks, stewardship and assurance.
In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Dauth, an environmental engineer and global water professional with over 15 years of experience across the US, Southern Africa, and the Middle East. Alicia shares her personal journey—rooted in her Earth Day birthday and desert upbringing in California—tha...
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#64 Lo Que No Se Comunica No Existe
Por qué el agua necesita una voz.
De la desalinización a la desinformación: por qué el agua necesita mejor storytelling.
No solo ingenieros: por qué periodistas como Carlos también son clave en el mundo del agua.
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#63 Behind Israel’s water success.
Ravid Levy, leading WaterEdgeIL - Israel's water innovation community - has a fascinating insight into the history of Israel water management.
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#62 Turning Waste into Value, Brine Valorisation
What If Brine Wasn’t Waste? Brine Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Missed Opportunity. What Every Water Leader Should Know.
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#61 The Dynamics of Water Innovation
How a Documentary and a Book Changed My View on Water Innovation. When Hollywood Meets Water. Why Water Innovation Takes Time.
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#60 Building a Global Water Portfolio with Purpose
You don’t need to be flashy to be disruptive—depth wins in water. Strategic alignment (like SKion’s portfolio play) shows how synergies across companies can strengthen individual operators.
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#59 Beyond the Membrane: Innovation You Didn’t Know Existed
The Hidden Innovation Inside Your Membranes. Reinventing Spacers: A Quiet Revolution in Membrane Tech. How 3D Printing Is Changing Membranes.
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#58 La Desalación en Chile, Mucho que Contar
Mucho que contar, nada que esconder.
Nuestro primer episodio "importado", si hay un contenido de alto valor, por qué no utilizarlo y compartirlo con nuestra comunidad.
ACADES y la desalación en Chile, nada más y nada menos que con la intervención de Alberto Kresse en el Instituto de Ingenieros ...
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#57 Size Matters: XXL HDPE Pipes
Scaling up desalination with confidence, HDPE solutions for the world’s most demanding intake and outfall systems.
We have the privilege of speaking with the manufacturer offering the largest diameter capacity in solid wall HDPE, Agru and their impressive XXL pipes.
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#56 People to People: Walid Khoury’s Vision for Water, Innovation, and Africa
Walid Khoury opens up about his journey in the water industry, founding Desalytics, and his passion for driving change in Africa. The power of P2P business. Thoughts on industry events.
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#55 Hidroeléctrica: Bombeos Reversibles y Mercado Energético
La energía hidroeléctrica, la mejor energía renovable de la historia.
El "boom" de los Bombeos Reversibles, el impacto de las energías renovables en los mercados energéticos, los desafíos de infraestructura a largo plazo y la urgente necesidad de preservar el conocimiento de excelencia que Españ...
