Ofwat consults as new overseas investor takes significant stake in Portsmouth Water and Leep Networks
Ofwat has launched a new consultation following notification of a change in ownership that affects two regulated companies - a new Swiss investor has acquired a significant stake in Portsmouth Water and Leep Networks (Water) Ltd.
Severn Trent to raise £1 billion via new ordinary shares to support record £12.9 billion AMP8 investment plan
Severn Trent has today announced it is looking to raise a total of approximately £1 billion from a major New Ordinary Shares issue to help fund its upcoming AMP8 investment programme.
Macquarie finalises £120 million debt investment In Anglian Water
Macquarie Asset Management, on behalf of its institutional clients, has finalised a £120 million debt investment in the holding company of Anglian Water in the United Kingdom.
Dalmore Capital tells CMA: “real sense of nervousness from UK-based investors in investing in UK regulated utilities”
Dalmore Capital has told the Competition and Markets Authority that there is “a real sense of nervousness from our UK-based investors in investing in UK regulated utilities”.
Leading global investor warns it will pull investments from firms that fail to act on climate change
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). one of the largest global institutional investors and the largest money manager in the UK, is warning that companies that fail to take action on climate change will lose its shareholder backing.
Arjun Infrastructure Partners completes acquisition of 75% stake in South Staffordshire Plc
Independent infrastructure investment advisory firm Arjun Infrastructure Partners has completed the acquisition of the 75% equity stake currently owned and controlled by KKR’s infrastructure funds and other accounts in South Staffordshire Plc.
BT Pension Scheme buys 13% stake in Thames Water
The BT Pension Scheme has bought a 13 per cent stake in Kemble Water, the Thames Water holding company, from funds managed by Australian investment bank Macquarie.
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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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