Southern Water sold to J P Morgan group
JP Morgan Asset Management, together with Australian Challenger Infrastructure Fund, has bought Southern Water from owners Royal Bank of Scotland for ₤4.2 billion.
Ofwat announces the first new water and sewerage company since privatisation
Ofwat has appointed a new water and sewerage company – the first new company to offer both services since privatisation – by granting its twelfth inset appointment.
Ofwat publishes position paper into the change of ownership of Sutton and East Surrey Water
In its newly published position paper into the change of ownership of Sutton and East Surrey Water, Ofwat has concluded that there are no significant regulatory issues arising from the sale of Deutsche Bank's stake in Aqueduct Capital UK Ltd (ACUK).
Ongoing Pennon Group takeover rumours
Rumours still persist in the marketplace about a possible takeover bid for Pennon Group, owner of South West Water by the Spanish Group Aguas de Barcelona who own Bristol Water. Pennon share price closed 1.6% higher yesterday.
£4 billon takeover bid for Southern Water looks imminent
According to reports in The Telegraph, Goldman Sachs is preparing a £4 billion takeover bid for privately-owned utility Southern Water.
Profits size must match service given, says local water watchdog
The Consumer Council for Water in the Western region has called for Bristol Water to demonstrate how it is delivering value for money to customers, as the water company announced its annual financial results.
Southern Water up for sale
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has put their water utility Southern Water up for sale for around £4 billion sources announced on Sunday.
United Utilities will de-list from NYSE
United Utilities has announced plans to remove itself from the New York Stock Exchange and de-register from the US Securities and Exchange Commission –in order to reduce compliance costs.
Ofwat proposing £8.5m fine on United Utilities water for breaching intra-group trading rules
Ofwat today published for consultation its proposal to fine United Utilities Water £8.5 million for non-compliant trading arrangements with associate companies.
Severn Trent announces 600 job cuts
Water Authority Severn Trent revealed yesterday that it will be cutting 600 jobs over the next five years.
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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. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector.
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