Plans for £850m Swansea Bay tidal lagoon plan submitted
Tidal Lagoon Power Ltd (TLP) today took a major step towards realising one of the UK’s most game-changing infrastructure projects: the £850 million Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon - the largest tidal power plant in the world.
£14.9m grant for Able Marine Energy Park scheme
The Able Marine Energy Park scheme has secured £14.9m from the Enterprise Zone Capital Grant Fund - enabling construction work to be brought forward.
Cameron warns “burdensome” EU regulation on shale gas could drive investors away
David Cameron has told the World Economic Forum that Europe will need to provide cheap and predictable sources of energy in order to encourage businesses to relocate- including shale gas - and that burdensome regulation could drive investors away.
EU wants 40% emissions and 27% renewables target by 2030
A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below the 1990 level and an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at least 27% are among the key elements of the European Commission’s new EU framework on climate and energy for 2030.
World Bank warns water shortages slowing worldwide energy production
The World Bank is warning that the availability of and access to water is negatively impacting energy production across the world – and the problem is only expected to get worse.
Corporate investment in supply chain sustainability slows due to regulatory uncertainties
According to new research published today, supply chain progress on reducing carbon emissions is stalling as a result of regulatory uncertainties.
European Investment Bank and Abu Dhabi to work on renewable energy in Middle East
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has today announced plans to collaborate with the European Investment Bank – the financial arm of the European Union – to accelerate the development of clean energy projects in parts of the Middle East and North Africa.
Government consults on shale gas production proposals
The Government has launched a formal consultation on its proposals for large scale shale gas production in the UK by the 2020s -however, the independent assessment accompanying the proposals has warned that it could also place a substantial burden on existing waste water treatment infrastructure capacity.
Industry leaders sign up to cut 24mn tonnes of carbon from infrastructure projects
Major industry leaders today joined Commercial Secretary, Lord Deighton and Business and Energy Minister, Michael Fallon in signing a joint initiative to reduce carbon in infrastructure which could save as much as 24 million tonnes of carbon and £1.46 billion a year by 2050.
Finance and climate change damage to developing countries set to dominate UN Climate Summit
Finance and how to address loss and damage from the impacts of climate change in vulnerable developing countries look set to dominate the UN Climate Summit which starts today, according to global professional services consultancy PwC.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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
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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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