AD industry calls for £25m R & I funding from government to boost exports
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver his budget statement this morning, the anaerobic digestion industry is calling for him to recognise the global opportunity for UK companies and researchers in biogas, digestate and bioproducts.
Port-based test for wave power tech leads to innovation partnership
The successful testing of key components of a pioneering wave powered renewable energy technology at Pembroke Port has led to the signing of an agreement of closer collaboration between developers Marine Power Systems (MPS) and the facility’s operator, the Port of Milford Haven.
EU researchers say large scale cost-effective graphene production possible
EU-funded researchers have conclusively shown that large-scale, cost-effective manufacturing of graphene is possible, opening up new product possibilities and ensuring that Europe remains at the cutting edge of applied nanotechnology.
United Utilities trials new odour technology at Davyhulme WwTW
Engineers at United Utilities are trialling a new technology to reduce the risk of odours from the firm’s Davyhulme wastewater treatment works.
Ecotricity: tidal energy bid will almost halve cost of tidal power
Green energy company Ecotricity believes it can build tidal lagoon energy sites in Britain for almost half the price currently proposed for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.
UK space industry plays key role in latest EU climate and ocean-monitoring satellite
The UK Space Agency says the UK’s routine access to important environmental data is set to take a major step forward following the launch of EU satellite Sentinel-3A.
South East Water: use of pioneering DNA science wins innovation award
The innovative use of DNA testing by South East Water has seen the company win the Institute of Water South East Area Innovation Award.
South West Water uses satellite data analytics to understand peatland
South West Water is using satellite-derived data analytics to understand the location, structure and function of peatland as part of its Upstream Thinking Programme to improve drinking water quality and reduce treatment costs through improved catchment management around Bodmin Moor and Exmoor.
Thames Water installs Europe’s largest floating solar panel project
Europe’s largest ever floating solar panel array is being installed on London’s Queen Elizabeth II reservoir as part of Thames Water’s ambitious plan to self-generate a third of its own energy by 2020.
ADBA unveils international biogas trade show for 2016
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), the trade association for the UK’s AD industry, has unveiled its global trade show – UK AD & Biogas 2016.
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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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