Minesto secures exclusive from Crown Estate for tidal power project
Marine energy company Minesto has secured exclusivity over the seabed from The Crown Estate for the world’s first commercial tidal power project in low velocity currents off the coast of Wales.
Environment Agency extends consultation for Cuadrilla fracking plans
The Environment Agency has extended the consultation for the permit applications to produce natural gas from shale by UK company Cuadrilla for two sites in Lancashire by a further four weeks.
New standard for underground utility detection launched
Underground utilities can now be detected more easily with the launch of a new specification for underground utility detection, verification and location has been launched.
Wyke Farms £1.3m water recovery plant reaches key milestone
Wyke Farms has reached a key milestone in its £10 million sustainability plan with its £1.3m water recovery plant now fully operational.
Anaerobic digestion market goes from strength to strength
Marking the continued impressive growth of the anaerobic digestion industry the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) has launched its first Market Update on day one of the industry’s dedicated exhibition and conference, UK AD & Biogas 2014.
Severn Trent Water first – customers can pay bills via mobile payment
Severn Trent Water has become the first utility to offer their non-Direct Debit customers the option to pay their bills using mobile payments via Barclays Pingit.
Veolia invests £14m+ in thermal hydrolysis at Edinburgh WwWT treatment facility
Veolia has invested over £14 million on thermal hydrolysis technology at its Seafield Waste Water Treatment facility in Edinburgh.
Technology Strategy Board and DECC to invest £2m in shale gas feasibility studies
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) are to invest up to £2m in developing technologies for safe and responsible exploitation of shale gas.
Climate App: the new tool for global urban climate adaptation measures
A new tool which provides quick and easy access to climate adaptation measures has been created by Grontmij and their consortium partners.
EU Graphene Flagship research project to double in size
To coincide with Graphene Week 2014, the European Commission has today announced that the Graphene Flagship, one of the largest-ever European research initiatives, is doubling in size.
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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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