Union calls for water firms to be taken back into public ownership
The GMB trade union are calling for the water companies to be taken back into public ownership and Ofwat to be scrapped, describing the current structure of the privatised companies and the regulator as "a costly failure."
Moody's warns PR14 could be credit negative for highly-leveraged UK water companies
Changes in the way that Ofwat sets tariffs for water companies in England and Wales in PR14 could weaken financial covenants that protect creditors, says Moody's Investors Service in a report published today.
New online tool quantifies financial water-related risks for business
A new free online financial modelling tool recently introduced by Ecolab and Trucost is helping businesses by providing information that helps factor water-related risks into business decisions.
South East Asia Prosperity Fund - call for bids now open
The South East Asia Prosperity Fund is now open for project proposals, for funding in the financial year 2015/2016.
S & P warn: Ofwat determinations will result in lower profitability and operating cash flows in AMP6
Standard & Poor’s ratings agency has said that Ofwat’s August Draft Determination will result in lower profitability and operating cash flows for water and wastewater companies in 2015-2020, despite continued high investment needs.
New project tool to target $57 trillion global infrastructure investment needs
A new online cloud-based project development tool is being launched by major global development banks and key private sector bodies to attract and increase investment into infrastructure - global infrastructure needs to 2030 are estimated to be US$57 trillion.
Civils contractors call for 10 year UK infrastructure investment plan
With only six months to go the 2015 General Election, civil engineering contractors are calling for a 10-year investment plan in UK infrastructure.
EBRD provides €12.7m for Albania hydropower plant upgrade
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has provided €12.7 million for a major upgrade of Komani, Albania’s most important hydropower power plant.
EIB approves major new SME, research and strategic infrastructure investment for Europe
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has strengthened its support for research and development, strategic and sustainable infrastructure and approved new lending to a range of significant projects across Europe and beyond.
EIB supports Hydrobru’s 2015-2019 operational plan with €250m loan
The European Investment Bank has agreed a € 250 million loan with Hydrobru to finance Hydrobru’s new program for sewer rehabilitation, renovation of distribution lines and construction of storm water ponds in the Brussels Capital Region.
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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. -
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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