EU project to extend lifespan of offshore maritime structures reaches commercialisation stage
A team of EU-funded researchers co-ordinated by the UK have developed an innovative aluminium-based coating that provides better, more environmentally friendly protection to offshore energy installations. The coating is now being commercialised.
UK Govt sets up high level working group on EU exit, universities, research & innovation
The UK Government has established a high level stakeholder working group on EU exit, universities, research and innovation.
Consortium assess pumped hydro storage plant in South Australia
EnergyAustralia, one of Australia’s leading energy retailers, has today briefed the federal government on the potential for a pumped hydroelectric storage project in South Australia to support delivery of cleaner, reliable and affordable supplies of energy.
IET conference to focus on cyber security in water sector
Cyber security in the water sector will be a key focus at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Water: Operational Technology and Data conference taking place in April this year.
SWIG appoints new Chairman and calls for Papers for Sensing in Water 2017
The Sensors for Water Interest Group (SWIG) has announced the appointment of Justin Dunning, Sales Manager of Chelsea Technologies as its new Chairman.
Thames Water consults market on supplier capability for heat recovery from sewers
Thames Water has launched a consultation to obtain market information about the latest supplier capability and technology relating to heat extraction from sewers.
NERC & EPSRC launch £4.2m India-UK water quality research opportunity
NERC, the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and India's Department of Science and Technology (DST) are jointly inviting proposals for a new three-year research programme to improve water quality.
PwC uses spatial data analysis for Tbilisi masterplan
Consulting company PwC has prepared a detailed development masterplan using spatial data analysis for the Tbilisi Sea area of the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi.
Fair Head Tidal submits planning application for 100MW tidal power generation scheme
The renewable energy firm behind proposals to install a 100MW tidal generation scheme off the County Antrim coastline has lodged a planning application for permission to install tidal turbines on the seabed and associated infrastructure to bring the power ashore.
Thames Water: drones are a gamechanger for health and safety
Thames Water has described its new fleet of drones as nothing less than a ‘gamechanger’ for its health and safety team.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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