IFC and Bank of China fund $30m loan for Dubai-based water treatment firm
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is arranging a $30 million syndicated loan to a leading Dubai-based water and wastewater treatment company to help expand essential services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia.
IPO report shows UK knowledge investment continues to grow
New figures published today in a report by the Intellectual Property Office show that UK business is building success through ‘knowledge’ and ‘creative assets.’
Move by Norway sovereign wealth fund to invest in renewables could have 'global impact'
The government of Norway will mandate the country's sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, to invest in renewable energy.
Italy and EIB sign €115m deal for hydropower programme
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Italian multi-utility A2A have signed a 15-year €115 million loan agreement to finance integrated waste management and hydropower investments.
Civil engineers call for long-term funding for infrastructure
One of the UK’s leading civil engineering associations has called for long-term funding for infrastructure following this morning’s announcement that the Government is to provide additional money to fix weather-damaged roads.
Fitch warns tougher price controls may pressure UK water companies' ratings
Ratings agency Fitch is warning that the UK water regulator's new approach to setting price controls reduces earnings visibility and is likely to put pressure on some credit ratings.
Moody's warns highly geared UK water companies most exposed to cuts in returns
According to Moody's Investors Service, recent Ofwat guidance indicates a significant reduction in allowed returns for UK water companies, with Anglian Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Southern Water particularly at risk.
EBRD, EIB and EU finance €59 million improvements to water services in Moldova
The European Investment Bank (EIB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union, through the Neighbourhood Investment Facility, are joining forces to support the modernisation of water and waste water infrastructure in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau.
Sunday Times says water firms have “siphoned off profits”
A report in yesterday’s Sunday Times newspaper says that six of the UK’s largest water companies have taken £11 billion in dividends during the past decade and paid only £1.7 billion in corporation tax. Average customers’ bills have increased by 55% over the period.
Easing of EU rules will help small firms access vital finance
The EU is to make it easier for companies to raise essential finance for investment.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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