Innovation Fund - Ofwat announces launch of £40m Water Breakthrough Challenge competition in May
Ofwat has this morning announced the launch of a new collaborative competition to encourage innovation for water and wastewater services and drive transformational change for the sector – with entrants able to win a share of £40 million.
Competition and Markets Authority to investigate completed Veolia acquisition of minority shareholding in Suez
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to launch an investigation into the completed acquisition by Veolia Environnement S.A. of a minority shareholding in Suez S.A. and the anticipated voluntary public takeover bid by Veolia Environnement S.A. for the remaining share capital of Suez S.A.
Bioresources market - Ofwat seeks more data to support further market development
Ofwat has opened a new consultation on proposals to require the water companies to publish more data as a means of supporting further market development for bioresources trading.
PR19 appeals - Anglian Water welcomes CMA recognition that a “different approach to funding growth is needed”
In response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s final findings in the 2019 Price Review appeals published today, Anglian Water has welcomed the CMA’s recognition “that a different approach to funding growth is needed.”
Yorkshire Water: CMA summary conclusion will allow investment to address long-term challenges
Yorkshire Water said the Competition and Markets Authority's summary of conclusions regarding its Final Determination (FD) in the PR19 appeals will allow it the scope to make the optimum investment decisions in AMP7 to address longer term challenges such as climate change and projected growth in the region.
Ofwat comments on CMA determinations – “sizeable investment required and vital that sector remains attractive to investors across the globe”
Ofwat has published its initial comments on the Competition and Markets Authority’s final determinations in the appeals by four water companies against Ofwat’s final determinations in the 2017 Price Review on their AMP7 Business Plans.
CMA issues final decision on water companies’ appeals against Ofwat PR19 determinations
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published its findings on the price controls for the 4 water companies who appealed against Ofwat’s PR19 final determinations on their AMP7 business plans .
Leading green coalition warns UK environmental protections weaker post-Brexit
Greener UK - a coalition of the country’s leading green groups - has today concluded that environmental protections in areas such as nature restoration and chemicals are either no stronger or weaker than they were pre-Brexit.
Future Water tells Government - public procurement needs to deliver change
Future Water has told the Cabinet Office that a move from the Most Economically Advantageous Tender to the Most Advantageous Tender approach is critical in driving the best value procurement focused on project outcomes, not price.
Government sets out plans to transform public procurement -value for money and transparency to be "at the heart of new approach"
The Cabinet Office has published new plans to overhaul procurement rules, including cutting red tape and making it easier for smaller businesses to win government contracts.
Competition and Markets Authority receives multiple appeals over Ofgem price control for energy
Nine firms are seeking permission from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to appeal against Ofgem’s price controls for energy companies.
Yorkshire Water calls for major overhaul of Price Review process to help address water sector challenges
Yorkshire Water is suggesting that a major overhaul of the Price Review process is needed to help address water sector challenges, together with a significant reassessment of how the water companies operate.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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