EIB strengthens support for African water sector investment
The European Investment Bank, the world’s largest multilateral bank, has announced details of two separate initiatives aimed at further strengthening support for African water sector investment.
Ofwat consults on plans to monitor financial stability of water sector
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals for the financial monitoring framework under which it will monitor the financial stability of the water and wastewater sector in England and Wales.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - UK signs agreement and commits £2 billion
The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord O’Neill, has signed the founding Articles of Agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) at a formal ceremony in Beijing.
EIB backs construction of state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant in Finland
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €100 million long-term loan to the Helsinki Region Environmental Services (HSY- Helsingin seudun ympäristöpalvelut -kuntayhtymä) to finance the construction of a wastewater treatment plant at a new location in Blominmäki, Espoo.
GIB invests £4m in 50th investment deal for sewage heat recovery
The UK Green Investment Bank and infrastructure investor Equitix have today announced a total commitment of £4m for a programme of sewage heat recovery system installations across Scotland
UK Green Investment Bank targets small-scale hydropower
The UK Green Investment Bank will continue to target small-scale hydropower, according to its latest Annual Report and Accounts 2014-15 published today.
Europe: Commission acts to strengthen corporation tax transparency
The European Commission has today presented an Action Plan to fundamentally reform corporate taxation in the EU.
UK is top destination in Europe for foreign investment
The UK has maintained its position as the number one destination for foreign direct investment ( FDI) in Europe after attracting a record number of FDI projects, bringing in the largest financial value and associated jobs over the past year.
Defra refuses Tideway Tunnel funding FOI request – disclosure “would damage Thames Water’s and Defra’s commercial interests”
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs has refused a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for information about the Thames Tideway Tunnel and the UK Government “Pre-Funded Risk Reserve” on the grounds that disclosure would cause "significant harm" to Thames Water's commercial interests and also "harm Defra’s commercial interests.”
Research warns utilities are complacent on financial risks from suppliers
New research is warning that utilities companies worldwide, including in the UK, are experiencing problems caused by suppliers’ failures in health and safety and financials – yet they are still confident they are adequately managing supplier risk.
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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
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