House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in UK
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in the UK, as Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says future energy demand from data centres “remains inherently uncertain”.
Scottish Water unveils final £13.4 billion SR27 business plan for six year investment period 2027-2033
Scottish Water has published its final SR27 business plan for 2027–2033, setting out its proposals to invest £13.4 billion to protect and improve water and wastewater services across Scotland over the next six years.
Uisce Éireann starts work on €49 million upgrade of Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann has marked the commencement of works on a complete upgrade of Nenagh Wastewater Treatment plant - the €49 million investment will deliver deliver capacity for the equivalent of 3,000 new homes.
Reservoir storage levels currently 0.6% above average and river flows normal or higher for England, EA report says
Reservoir storage levels currently stand at 92.8% - 0.6% above average and river flows normal or higher for England at this time of year, according to the latest dry weather and drought report from the Environment Agency.
Yorkshire Water launches preliminary market engagement exercise for AMP8 procurement of process ventilation
Yorkshire Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise ahead of a proposed competitive procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of process ventilation systems and associated operational support services to support its Capital Delivery programme.
Northumbrian Water awards contracts for energy and gas worth estimated £780 million
Northumbrian Water has awarded two contracts for the supply of energy and gas across around 1,853 operational sites with a total estimated value of £780 million (inc VAT) to Engie Power Ltd.
United Utilities launches two separate market engagement exercises for mobile GAC contactors and mobile chemical dosing
United Utilities has launched two separate preliminary market engagement exercises for mobile GAC contactors and mobile chemical dosing – the purpose of both projects is to research and explore the implementation of mobile water treatment within the company’s operations.
Thames Water tenders £211 million AMP8 contract for Site Investigation Survey Framework
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a Site Investigation Survey Framework with a total estimated value of £211.2 million ( incl VAT).
National Grid invites suppliers to register for Dynamic Market Substation Construction
National Grid UK Ltd.is inviting interested suppliers to registerfor its Qualified Utilities Dynamic Market for its substation construction, mechanical and electrical installation and major civil works for its capital programmeand joinits continuous, open-ended list of pre-qualified suppliers.
Hong Kong owners of Northumbrian Water sell UK Power Networks to French utility Engie for £10.5 billion
The owners of Northumbrian Water Group, Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd, have announced the sale of UK Power Networks, the UK’s biggest electricity distribution company for an equity value of £10.5 billion.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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