Canadian giant SNC-Lavalin agrees £2.1bn takeover deal with Atkins
The boards of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. and WS Atkins plc have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of an all cash £2.1 billion acquisition of Atkins by SNC-Lavalin (GB) Holdings Ltd.
Government confirms £2.3bn sale of Green Investment Bank to Macquarie
Climate Change and Industry Minister Nick Hurd has confirmed that the Green Investment Bank has been to sold to Australian investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd in a £2.3 billion deal.
Retail market: new entrant plans to target South West Water Business
Ofwat has received an application from Tor Water Ltd, based in Exeter for water supply and sewerage licences enabling it to operate in the non-household retail market.
Anglian Water starts work on £3.4m mains replacement scheme in Ipswich
Anglian Water is starting work this week on a major £3.4 million scheme to replace and improve a large stretch of water main in the Belstead area of Ipswich.
Ancala Bioenergy acquires AD plant operator Biogen
Leading food waste to renewable energy specialist Biogen has been acquired by Ancala Bioenergy Ltd for an undisclosed sum from joint venture shareholders Bedfordia Group and Kier Group.
Retail energy firm targets water market
Yu Water Ltd, a sister company to business energy supplier Yü Energy, has applied to Ofwat for a Water Supply Licence.
Bristol Water appoints new CEO
Mel Karam has joined Bristol Water Plc as Chief Executive Officer.
Thames Water appoints MD for Wholesale division and new Chief Delivery Officer
Thames Water has appointed Sarah McMath as Managing Director of Wholesale Water at Thames Water, in place of Bob Collington who is retiring from the business.
Irish Water wins planning approval to improve wastewater treatment network at Cork Lower Harbour
Irish Water has welcomed the decision this week by An Bord Pleanála to approve an amendment to the original grant of planning to progress work on the sewer network on the north side of Cork Lower Harbour.
New premises for GRAF UK as business expands by 160% since 2014
Leading European water management specialist GRAF UK has upsized its UK headquarters in Oxfordshire in line with rapid company growth and further plans for expansion.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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