Set up of Green Investment Bank cleared by EC
The European Commission (EC) has cleared the creation of the UK’s Green Investment Bank (GIB) after it was deemed to be in line with EU state aid rules.
Govt confirms flood defence finance is in ‘UK Guarantees’ scheme
The Government has now confirmed that flood defence schemes will be included under the £50 billion “Guarantees” scheme outlined in the Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill.
2nd AMP cycle supply chain summit to take place in November
Leading water sector organisations British Water and Water UK are to hold a second Rollercoaster Summit in November on smoothing the AMP investment cycles in the water sector.
CEO appointed for Green Investment Bank
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the latest executives to join the UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB).
IFC makes first investment in Chinese desalination sector
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has invested $12 million in Norway’s Aqualyng Holding AS to expand the company’s seawater desalination projects in China, helping address the country’s water shortage problem.
Woeful construction output drags UK deeper into recession
Construction sector output decreased by 5.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2012 compared with the first quarter, according to the latest ONS figures, pulling the UK deeper into recession.
Pension funds ready to back Treasury infrastructure plans
A consortium of 80 of the world’s largest pension funds is ready to provide funding for infrastructure projects under the government’s new £40bn guarantee initiative announced yesterday.
Investors’ seminar to look at water sector opportunities
A keynote seminar is taking place in London on Thursday next week to look at upcoming opportunities and technology trends in the water sector in both UK and overseas markets.
€20 million EU loan to build Turkish wastewater treatment plant
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support the modernisation of water and wastewater infrastructure in Turkey with a loan of up to €20 million to finance the construction of the Mezitli wastewater treatment plant in Mersin.
Ofwat seeks to reassure investors
Water industry regulator Ofwat has sought to reassure the financial community in its latest briefing to City analysts and investors in the water sector about its proposals for regulatory reform for the upcoming Price Review and beyond.
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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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