Northumbrian Water Rainwise SuDS scheme moves into next phase
Northumbrian Water is moving into a new phase of its surface water management programme Rainwise to reduce the risk of flooding in Northumberland.
South West Water fined £1.8m after death of employee
South West Water has been fined £1.8 million following the death of 54-year-old Robert Geach.
Former Thames Water CEO joins WRc Board
WRc, the innovation consultancy in the water, gas and waste and resources sectors has announced the appointment of Martin Baggs, former CEO of Thames Water, as a Non-Executive Member of the WRc Board.
Water sector firms win Queen’s Award for Enterprise
A number of firms active in the water sector are among the 176 awards winners in the Queen’s Awards announced on 21st April, Her Majesty the Queen’s 91st birthday.
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.
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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. -
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