Haskoning takes Anglian Water-developed Helea® technology to one of world's largest treatment plants in Brazil
Wastewater digestion technology originally developed by Anglian Water in the UK is set to play a central role in one of the largest wastewater treatment upgrades in the world, following its selection by Sabesp for major treatment plants in São Paulo, Brazil.
United Utilities to set out plans for £170m renewable energy scheme at Blackburn WwTW
United Utilities is due to submit plans in the coming weeks for the development of a new Advanced Anaerobic Digestion (AAD) facility at its Blackburn wastewater treatment works which will help the company increase the amount of renewable energy it generates.
Six of the best with Landia’s biogas digester mixing system
At an acclaimed Energy & Recycling Facility run by a water company in the north of England, Landia’s biogas digester mixing system has completed six years of uninterrupted service.
World Biogas Association launches groundbreaking tools to fast-track biogas deployment and meet 2030 climate targets
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has today launched new online tools to fast-track the development of high-performing and sustainable biogas industries worldwide.
United Utilities trials zero emissions electric HGVs as part of Electric Freightway project
United Utilities is introducing four electric heavy goods vehicles which are powered by energy generated from processing sewage sludge as part of the £100 million + ‘Electric Freightway’ project led by GRIDSERVE and funded as part of the Department for Transport and Innovate UK backed Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator programme.
Southern Water to hold Market Engagement event as part of major plans to develop bioresources facilities
Southern Water is planning to hold a Market Engagement event in the week commencing 26th February 2024 as part of major plans to restructure its bioresource (sludge) treatment facilities in Kent.
United Utilities uses innovative tech to boost renewable energy production from sewage sludge by over 20%
An innovative and sustainable technology is set to boost the amount of sustainable biogas that United Utilities generates from Stockport’s sewage sludge.
United Utilities seeks supplier input on £30 million Gas to Grid plant plans to export biomethane to UK gas network
United Utilities is seeking supply chain input on its plans to install new Gas to Grid upgrading plant with a Biomethane / CO2 carbon capture (liquified) that takes all the on-site generated gas (~ 6000nm3/hr) from its existing anaerobic digestion storage for export into the gas network.
Environment Agency consults on United Utilities application to vary its permit for Ellesmere Port WwTW sludge treatment facility
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on an application by United Utilities to vary an existing environmental permit for its Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) sludge treatment facility involving “substantial change.”
United Utilities partners in £3 million biogas decarbonisation project to produce hydrogen and graphene
Sewage biogas produced in Manchester is all set to become a sustainable feed source for graphene and hydrogen production thanks to a pioneering partnership between Levidian and United Utilities.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
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.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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