Veolia: biogas innovation takes wastewater sector closer to energy self-sufficiency
The waste water industry could move closer to its goal of energy self-sufficiency by adopting new technologies that increase the generation of renewable energy, according to Veolia.
State-of-the-art tidal energy generation project gets go-ahead
The Marine Management Organisation has issued a license to operate the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC), a state-of-the-art tidal energy generation project located off the Isle of Wight.
Work starts on £5.3m hydropower scheme in Yorkshire
A new £5.3 million low head hydro project is being built on the River Calder at Kirkthorpe, four miles east of Wakefield - Yorkshire’s largest-ever low head hydro-electric project.
Call for Papers - IWA New Developments in IT & Water Conference
The International Water Association and the organisers of WWEM, the International Water, Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring Conference, have announced a Call for Papers, Posters and Workshops for the 3rd IWA New Developments in IT & Water Conference which will take place in the UK in November.
Largest AD biogas plant in European dairy sector to open in Cumbria
The largest AD biogas plant in Europe for a dairy processing site is set to open next month in Cumbria.
Morrison Utility Services extends ‘calm networks’ initiative
Morrison Utility Services (MUS), the leading utility services provider in the UK, has extended its ‘calm networks’ training initiative following commissions from clients Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Northumbrian Water for its state-of-the-art pressure transient valve training rigs.
Water sector accelerates move to smart networks
With a move to smart networks accelerating water in the water sector, hear leading experts discuss the challenges facing water utilities and how the industry is turning to smart networks to boost customer service and ensure supply meets demand.
Atlantis partners with Equitix to fund tidal power projects
Atlantis, a global leader in the tidal power sector, has announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Equitix, a market leading developer, investor and fund manager of infrastructure assets with over £1.7 billion of funds under management.
Sensors play key role in EU project to produce more crops with less water
A European research project currently taking place in Bologna, Italy is aimed at helping the agricultural sector to produce more crops from less water.
WRc lines up stellar speakers at forthcoming Innovation Day 2016
WRc has assembled a stimulating group of expert speakers for its forthcoming Innovation Day on 27th April - and places at the event are running out fast.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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