Liverpool City Region Combined Authority calls for Government support for tidal power and Mersey Tidal Project
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has published a paper setting out its proposals to develop the Mersey Tidal Power Project and calling for explicit Government Policy support.
Multi-billion pound Severn estuary tidal barrage project back on the agenda
The Severn estuary tidal barrage is back on the agenda - the Western Gateway, the pan-regional partnership for South Wales and Western England, has confirmed an independent commission is being set up to explore the environmental, economic and technical aspects of the project.
Government set to reject Swansea tidal lagoon power scheme?
Widespread reports in the media are suggesting that the Government is set to reject plans for a tidal power lagoon in Swansea Bay this week.
Scottish tidal power firm in reverse takeover deal
Scottish tidal energy firm Atlantis has signed a conditional share purchase agreement as part of a reverse takeover deal with SIMEC UK Energy Holdings Ltd, a GFG Alliance company.
£200m Wyre Tidal Barrage scheme launches
Natural Energy Wyre Limited, has launched the UK’s first Estuary Tidal Barrage project spanning the river Wyre in Lancashire, UK. The £200 million project, one of the least expensive energy projects in Great Britain, is now moving forward after a landmark deal with the Duchy of Lancaster.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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