Natural resources sector sees high levels of fraud and risk incidents in 2016
Natural resources businesses saw high levels of fraud and risk incidents in 2016, with 80% of executives in the industry worldwide report experiencing a fraud incident last year, according to the 2016/17 Kroll Annual Global Fraud and Risk Report published today.
EIB lends €100m for Noord-Holland drinking water programme
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and PWN, the water utility for the Dutch province of Noord-Holland, have signed a lending agreement of €100 million.
Extraordinary growth in global green bonds market - UK and France are biggest issuers in EU
A new study released by the European Commission today shows that green bonds have enjoyed extraordinary growth, since they were first issued in 2007, with the UK and France the biggest issuers in Europe.
Ofwat: no general concerns over financial resilience of water companies
Ofwat has published the the first full report produced under its financial monitoring framework which sets out the regulator’s analysis of the relative performance and financial strength of the water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
EIB provides €40m funding to improve water and flood infrastructure in Cyprus
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €40 million finance contract to improve drinking water supplies to the greater Nicosia region, along with an additional EUR 15 million of financing for anti-flooding infrastructure investments in Larnaca, reaffirming the EU bank’s commitment to Cyprus.
Moodys warns over risks to credit ratings and cuts in revenue for UK water sector
Credit ratings agency Moody’s is warning that while currently low borrowing costs are credit positive for UK water companies that issue new debt, persistently low rates could result in a significant revenue cut following the 2019 price review.
EU bank signs €120m loan to support Dutch water authority investment programme
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €120 million loan agreement with the Dutch local water authority Waterschap Hollandse Delta (WSHD).
Moody's downgrades Yorkshire Water and Southern Water rating to negative
Credit ratings agency Moody's has downgraded Yorkshire Water and Southern Water’s rating from stable to negative.
UK Govt imposes significant safeguards for future foreign investment in critical infrastructure
Following a comprehensive review of the Hinkley Point C project, and a revised agreement with EDF, the Government has decided to proceed with the first new nuclear power station for a generation.
Government spending watchdog to investigate Thames Tideway Tunnel assurance arrangements
The National Audit Office, the government’s spending watchdog, has launched an investigation into the assurance arrangements for the £4.2 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel – the NAO will publish its report in the autumn.
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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
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