Water watchdog urges Ofwat to set record low cost of capital at 2019 Price Review
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is today calling on Ofwat to stick to its promise to set the lowest ever cost of capital for the water industry for the 2019 Price Review.
Environmental Audit Committee to scrutinise Government’s Green Finance strategy
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a Green Finance inquiry to scrutinise the Government’s strategy to develop ‘world leading Green Finance capabilities’.
Bazalgette hits S&P’s highest Green Evaluation for Thames Tideway Tunnel
Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd has achieved S&P Global Ratings' highest Green Evaluation for its Thames Tideway Tunnel bonds program.
€255bn euros+ pa must be spent on water infra worldwide to 2030, says WWC
The World Water Council says that over €255 billion euros must be invested in water infrastructure globally every year until 2030 due to climate change.
Report says major private sector water investment could help meet Paris climate targets
According to a new report from the IFC, the climate targets promised in the landmark Paris Agreement could be met by catalyzing trillions of dollars in private investments - with water highlighted as one of seven sectors that can make a crucial difference.
EU Member States to benefit from €222m+ investment for environment, nature & climate action
The European Commission has approved an investment package of €222 million from the EU budget to support Europe's transition to more sustainable and low-carbon future under the LIFE programme for the Environment and Climate Action.
Sunday Times warns over Labour plans for water sector
An article in yesterday's Sunday Times newspaper is warning that if the Labour Party gets into power at the next General Elelection it would simply take water companies back into public ownership with little or no compensation.
FT levels further harsh criticism at water sector and Ofwat
The Financial Times has levelled further swingeing criticism at the UK water sector and Ofwat in a new article which says that privatisation has failed and investment has only been achieved “at a heavy cost to consumers.”
Government must get better at valuing costs and benefits of infrastructure
A new report evaluating how the UK appraises infrastructure projects says that the Government must get better at valuing the costs and benefits of infrastructure.
European Investment Bank provides €420m water infrastructure loan for Portugal
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €420 million loan to Águas de Portugal (AdP) and its operating subsidiaries to finance investments in water infrastructure in Portugal.
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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. -
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