Water treatment among Shell’s targets for investment
Oil giant Shell has said it is ready to invest “several hundred million dollars” in emerging technology companies with the aim to accelerate the deployment of innovations that add value to the company’s operations.
Nomenca profits climb 28% as North Mid returns to profit
Nomenca, the mechanical and electrical subsidiary of North Midland Construction, has seen profits climb 28.4% to £1.32 million, as reported in its financial results for year ended 31 December 2012.
Thames Water ‘supersewer’ proposals set for public scrutiny
An independent, public examination of Thames Water’s detailed proposals for the Thames Tideway Tunnel will commence after Easter, it was confirmed yesterday.
Northumbrian Water plans £6m scheme to improve bathing water
A £6 million scheme to ensure the bathing water at Saltburn passes tighter new European quality standards has been announced by Northumbrian Water.
Kier could make rival bid for May Gurney
Construction firm Kier has said it is thinking about buying troubled infrastructure group May Gurney.
Shortlist finalised for £3bn Thames Water AMP6 alliance
Thames Water has drawn up the final shortlist for the new alliance to deliver its AMP6 investment programme, worth up to £3 billion.
BP looking at new technologies for water management
Oil and gas giant BP is evaluating potential future investments in new technologies to reduce water use in its process and how wastewater is treated.
Interserve commits to 20% cut in water use by 2016
Construction and support services group Interserve will commit to reducing water use by 20 per cent by 2016 as part of a business-wide sustainability plan.
United Utilities expects profit increase
United Utilities has said it expects underlying operating profit to be slightly higher than last year due to the tight management of costs.
Costain prepares for Ambergate reservoir replacement
Contractor Costain has begun work on a major scheme to replace Ambergate reservoir for Severn Trent Water.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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