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Government publishes annual resilience plans for UK’s critical infrastructure
The Cabinet Office has published the 2015 to 2016 summary of sector resilience plans setting out the current level of resilience to risks for the UK’s critical infrastructure, including water - owing to their sensitive nature, the individual plans are classified documents.
CMA sets out cartel case against water tank firms
The Competition and Markets Authority has set out further details of a current investigation into a cartel amongst a number of companies who manufacture galvanised steel tanks.
Government plans could see end of Feed In Tariff for large-scale AD plants
A new consultation on the future level of support via the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme for anaerobic digestion (AD) or micro-combined heat and power (mCHP), technologies includes a proposal to remove the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for anaerobic digestion installations of between 500kW and 5 MW.
Ofwat: readiness condition for 2017 retail market opening now in place
Ofwat has confirmed that the modification of the water companies’ conditions of appointment to include a readiness condition ahead of the opening of the new retail market in England in April 2017 is now in place.
Retail market exit: Defra publishes consultation responses
The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the outcome of its consultation on the draft Regulations which would enable water and sewerage companies to exit from the non-household retail market.
National infrastructure consultation includes water, sewerage and flood defences
The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a consultation as part of its responsibility under Government terms of reference to produce a National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) once every Parliament.
Ofwat sludge market proposals: water sector set for major developments in AD
Ofwat has published far-reaching proposals which include opening up the market for sludge – flagging up forecasts which suggest the bioresources market could produce benefits of up to £780 million.
United Utilities – revenues up, profits down in first year of AMP6
United Utilities is reporting increased revenues but lower profits – attributed to the new price controls for the AMP6 2015-20 regulatory period with the publication this morning of its full year results for the year ended 31 March 2016.
Pennon Group: profits up and £56m of Totex savings in 2015/16 for water businesses
Pennon Group, owners of waste company Viridor, South West Water and Bournemouth Water has reported underlying profit before tax broadly in line with expectations at £211.3 million (2014/15 £210.7 million) - achieved against a backdrop of reduced allowed returns in the water business for the AMP6 2015-20 regulatory period.
Ofwat: major new proposals could see new markets worth £1.6bn
Ofwat has today published a major paper setting out its regulatory approach for the 2019 Price Review and beyond - including far-reaching proposals which will bring about fundamental changes for the UK water sector.
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Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK.
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