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New Govt figures show huge growth in biogas for electricity and heat
New official figures show 40% more renewable electricity was produced from biogas from waste and farms in 2015 compared to 2014. The government's annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES), also reflects growth in biomethane to grid with the generation of heat from anaerobic digestion more than doubling.
Ofwat: new Bid Assessment Framework to ensure in-house solutions not favoured over 3rd party proposals
Ofwat's latest climate adaptation update report includes a commitment to introduce a new Bid Assessment Framework for the water companies to ensure that in-house solutions are not favoured at the expense of third party proposals.
United Utilities sets out plans for £9m pipeline
Plans setting out details of a £9 million project to boost the water quality in Rostherne Mere are being put on show by United Utilities
Scottish Water tenders £80m MEICA repair and maintenance contract
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations worth up to £80 million.
Civils contractors warn over flatlining infrastructure sector
In the first national poll since the EU referendum the companies that upgrade and maintain the UK's infrastructure have said that growth in the sector has ground to a halt, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA).
Southern Water launches integrated water cycle management programme
Southern Water is set to launch a pioneering integrated water cycle management programme (IWCM), according to its annual report for 2015-16.
Irish Water starts work on €9m wastewater treatment plant in Belmullet
Irish Water, Ireland’s national water utility responsible for providing and developing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland, has started construction on a new €9 million wastewater treatment plant in Belmullet, Co. Mayo.
Welsh Water tenders £3m sludge disposal services contract
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has gone out to tender with a contract for sludge disposal services worth an estimated £3 million.
Ofwat: competition will create new opportunities for investors to enter water sector
Both the water sector and the regulator are facing "a challenging few years" with the opening of the retail market for business customers by April 2017, the 2019 price review, introducing new markets for sludge and water resources and potentially preparing for legislation and the introduction of a residential retail market in England, according to Ofwat's annual report and accounts for 2015/16.
South West Water completes £1.5m Salcombe flood alleviation scheme
South West Water has completed work on a £1.5 million flood alleviation scheme for Salcombe.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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