CMA clears acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management of jointly controlling interest in Last Mile Infrastructure (Holdings) Ltd
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management of a jointly controlling interest in Last Mile Infrastructure (Holdings) Ltd.
Competition and Markets Authority seeks initial comment on Pennon Group acquisition of SES Water
The Competition and Markets Authority yesterday invited initial comments by interested parties on Pennon Group’s recently completed acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water (SES Water).
Competition and Markets Authority to investigate acquisition of SES Water by Pennon Group
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it is investigating the completed acquisition by Pennon Group Plc of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK Ltd - including its subsidiaries Sutton and East Surrey Water Plc, Summit Water Ltd, and Osaka Gas UK Ltd under the Water Industry Act 1991.
Competition & Markets Authority clears Severn Trent acquisition of Andigestion Ltd
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Severn Trent Plc (through its subsidiary Severn Trent Green Power Ltd) of Andigestion Ltd.
Formal transfer of Bristol Water to South West Water completed
On 1 February 2023, the Bristol Water business transferred to South West Water by way of an approved transfer scheme under Schedule 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991.
Competition and Markets Authority unwinds Veolia / Suez merger in the UK
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has required Veolia to sell 3 businesses after an in-depth merger investigation concluded the merger with Suez gives rise to competition concerns in a number of markets, including 2 water treatment markets.
Competition & Markets Authority approves Pennon Group's completed takeover of Bristol Water
The Competition & Markets Authority CMA has approved Pennon Group’s takeover of Bristol Water following its investigation of the completed acquisition under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the Water Industry Act 1991.
CMA says there are “reasonable grounds” to accept Pennon’s undertakings on Bristol Water acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority has said there are “reasonable grounds” to accept Pennon’s undertakings which could clear the way to completing its acquisition of Bristol Water – the CMA had previously announced on 22nd December it had decided to refer Pennon Group’s acquisition of Bristol Water for a phase 2 investigation.
CMA finds Veolia / Suez merger raises competition concerns in UK water and wastewater management services
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the merger of Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of water and wastewater management services in the UK.
CMA seeks comments in inquiry on Pennon Group plc / Bristol Water merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has formally launched its investigation into the completed acquisition by Pennon Group plc of Bristol Water Holdings UK Ltd under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the Water Industry Act 1991.
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Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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