Ofwat consults on proposed revised approach to water and wastewater company mergers
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposed revised approach to water and wastewater company mergers under the special merger regime set out in the Water Industry Act 1991 and its proposed updated statement of methods for the assessment of mergers.
CMA set to clear Pennon’s purchase of Sutton and East Surrey Water?
Less than two weeks after the Competition and Markets Authority said Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK and its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies, the CMA has announced that it might clear the deal.
CMA finds Pennon’s purchase of Sutton and East Surrey Water and its holdco could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies and carry out its statutory functions.
Competition Authority progresses inquiry into Pennon Group acquisition of Sutton & East Surrey Water
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is progressing work on its investigation into Pennon Group’s acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water which opened on 11 January 2024.
Critical national infrastructure – UK Competition Authority to investigate acquisition by Macquarie consortium of 60% controlling stake in National Grid
The Competition and Markets Authority has just announced that it is investigating the anticipated acquisition by the overseas investors consortium of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (Europe) Ltd and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation of a 60% shareholding in the gas transmission and gas metering business of National Grid Gas plc.
Competition Authority finds concerns in drinking water solutions merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the anticipated purchase of Waterlogic by Culligan could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of multifunctional taps to business customers in the UK.
Retail market: CMA launches competition investigation into Castle Water acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Castle Water Holdings Ltd of Invicta Water Ltd and whether the transaction has resulted in the creation of a merger situation under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002.
EC clears pumped hydro firm acquisition
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control over FHH (Guernsey) Ltd by Brookfield Renewable UK Hydro Ltd.
Deadline closes today to comment on phase 1 of CMA inquiry into Anglian/Northumbrian retail market jv
Today is the deadline to comment on the first phase of the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into the proposed non-household retail water and sewerage services joint venture between Anglian Water Group Ltd and Northumbrian Water Group Ltd.
High Court gives go-ahead for £84m Dee Valley takeover deal
The High Court in London has ruled in favour of Severn Trent Water’s £84 million takeover bid for Dee Valley Water.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
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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