SWIG: water sector collaboration essential to get best possible value from data
Oliver Grievson from Anglian Water, the Director of the Sensors for Water Industry Group and Group Manager Water Industry Process Automation & Control on LinkedIn comments on some the key themes to come out of this year’s SWIG conference.
EU funds needed post-Brexit to support UK wave energy development
A new report says that access to funding, a coherent long-term strategy and greater collaboration are required make wave power work for the UK.
United Utilities installs largest ever intelligent membrane
United Utilities is carrying out its largest ever roofing scheme on a service reservoir in Bury which includes sealing the roof of the 50-year-old structure with a hi-tech membrane.
BlueTech Research and WEF sign MoU to collaborate on innovation
Two leading water sector organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration around innovation and market trends.
FCC showcases drone inspection project in Barcelona sewer network
FCC has published a video highlighting its pioneering project Aerial Robot for Sewer Inspection (ARSI) which it is developing with Eurecat, in a consortium with other companies within the framework of the European Echord++ (European Coordination Hub for Open Robotics Development).
£60m thermal hydrolysis plant will help Severn Trent reach 50% energy generation target by 2020
Work is progressing on Severn Trent’s cutting edge Thermal Hydrolysis Plant (THP) at its biggest sewage treatment works in Minworth near Birmingham – when complete the plant will move the water company closer to its target of generating 50% of its self-generation energy target by 2020.
PwC warns organisations are failing to prepare effectively for cyberattacks
PwC is warning that organisations worldwide are failing to prepare effectively for cyberattacks and that many still struggle to comprehend and manage emerging cyber risks in an increasingly complex digital society.
PwC estimates global drone market for power & utilities sector worth up to US$9.46bn a year
The global market in drone-powered solutions for the power and utilities industries is worth as much as US$9.46 billion a year, according to a new report from PwC. The report has flagged up the potential benefits of implementing drone technologies for the water sector.
Southern Water use drone tech to capture images of solar power installations
Southern Water has used drone technology to capture images of thousands of solar panels that have been installed at three of its sites to help it reduce its carbon footprint.
Digital tool developed by Atkins & Thames Water looks set to save the utility £millions
An idea incubated by a team from Atkins and Thames Water looks set to save the utility firm millions of pounds in general maintenance and regulatory upgrade costs.
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Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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