Canadian pension fund increases investment in Thames Water
Borealis Infrastructure, the infrastructure investment manager of OMERS, the pension plan for municipal workers in Ontario, Canada, has today announced the purchase of an additional 5.5% interest in Kemble Water Holdings Ltd, the ultimate holding company of Thames Water.
Bazalgette raises £300m from US institutional investors to finance Tideway Tunnel
Bazalgette Finance plc has announced that Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd, the company responsible for the construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, has signed an agreement with four institutional investors from the US for the placement of £300 million notes with maturity date 2032.
EU bank provides new EUR 450m loan for German river rehabilitation project
One of Europe's largest environmental projects is to receive additional support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) - the bank is providing a further EUR 450m loan to Emschergenossenschaft for the large-scale rehabilitation of the river system.
EU’s High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance delivers early recommendations
The High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance, established by the European Commission, has published its first report setting out concrete steps to create a financial system that supports sustainable investments.
Welsh Water secures £250m loan from European Investment Bank
Welsh Water has signed a £250 million loan facility with the European Investment Bank. The loan will help finance the company’s extensive capital expenditure programme and its plans to further develop renewable energy generation capacity at its sites.
EU: Rapid action needed on climate financing to meet low-carbon targets
European countries need to rapidly step up efforts and define their investment needs and plans to match their objectives in shifting to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy, according to a new briefing from the European Environment Agency.
PwC: bringing climate-related reporting in from the cold
In an Expert Focus comment on Waterbriefing, Jon Williams, PwC partner and a member of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures outlines why the recommendations in the TCFD’s final Report have the potential to improve decision-making by investors, lenders and insurers in respect of climate change impacts on companies.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures publishes Final Report & Recommendations on climate-related financial risks
The industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has published its Final Report and Recommendations for the effective disclosure of climate-related financial risks.
EC says UK should leave EIB after withdrawal from EU
The European Commission has said following the withdrawal from the European Union the United Kingdom should cease being a member of the European Investment Bank (EIB).
FT : water privatisation costs consumers £2.3bn more than necessary
A report in the Financial Times newspaper has suggested that consumers are now paying £2.3 billion per annum than would have been the case if the water companies had remained in public ownership.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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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