Digital twin and the infrastructure gap - why AMP8 demands a shift from experiments to enterprise systems
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Avi Kulshrestha, Global Head of Diversified Industries at Expleo, the global engineering, technology and consulting services provider, takes a look at the barriers which currently limit the large-scale uptake of digital twins in AMP8.
Anglian Water awards £150 million AMP8/9 framework contract for tankering services
Anglian Water has awarded an AMP8 open framework contract for the provision of tankering services for planned and emergency work plus tankering support during any incidents with an estimated value of up to £150 million.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water extends consultation period for Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has extended the consultation period for its proposed Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy – the company’s largest ever infrastructure project.
Southern Water uses survey drone to create 3D model of Kent WwTW
Southern Water has used a specialist survey drone to help plan and design an installation of new equipment at Herne Bay Wastewater Treatment Works, in Kent.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on £76 million Leeds storm overflow programme
Yorkshire Water has broken ground on its fifth storm overflow discharge reduction project in Leeds, on Wyther Lane in Kirkstall.
Anglian Water invests £2m to upgrade water pipes in Whittlebury and Lillingstone Lovell
Anglian Water is due to begin upgrades between Whittlebury and Lillingstone Lovell which will see the replacement of 3.1 kilometres of water pipes to ensure that water supplies are safe and reliable for decades to come.
Scottish Water confirms 7 preferred bidders to deliver multi-billion pound transformation of water and waste water infrastructure
Scottish Water has announced the preferred bidders for partner companies it will work with to transform Scotland’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment.
Southern Water launches preliminary market engagement for Littlehampton & Medway Water Recycling Plants
Southern Water has launched its preliminary market engagement for two strategic water recycling schemes; the water company is progressing its plans for the Littlehampton and Medway Water Recycling Plants which would enable it to deliver up to 33.4 million litres per day of purified recycled water during drought conditions.
Thames Water secures five-year wind power agreement with RWE
Thames Water has agreed a five-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with RWE, to source renewable electricity from an onshore wind farm in Scotland.
Ofwat consults on regulatory reporting for the 2025-26 reporting year of AMP8
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on regulatory reporting for the 2025-26 reporting year of AMP8 - the consultation sets out proposed changes to the reporting requirements for companies’ annual performance reports (APRs) for 2025-26 onwards.
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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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