Fracking:proposals for exploratory drilling in Co Fermanagh rejected
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan has rejected Tamboran’s proposals for exploratory drilling in Fermanagh to test for shale gas under permitted development rights.
ISO publishes International Standard to measure water footprint
The International Organization for Standardization, the world's largest developer of voluntary International Standards, has published a new Standard enabling organisations worldwide to measure their water footprint.
Competitions call for infrastructure ideas for Northern England
Two new competitions have been launched to identify infrastructure ideas for northern England from industry professionals and members of the public age 25 and under.
New reports warn of worldwide water shortage by 2040
Water is used around the world for the production of electricity, but new research results show that there will not be enough water in the world to meet demand by 2040 if the energy and power situation does not improve before then.
London faces stark wake-up call on capital’s infrastructure requirements
The Mayor of London is warning that the city is set to exceed its record level of population within months and risks losing its position among the world’s elite cities unless a major programme of infrastructure investment is put in place to allow the capital to continue to operate efficiently and successfully.
Test shale oil drill application rejected in West Sussex - but water not an issue
An application by Celtique Energie to create a temporary exploratory hydrocarbon (oil/gas) site to test drill for shale oil on land near the village of Wisborough Green in West Sussex has been turned down this week by West Sussex County Council.
MOD Defence Infrastructure Organisation exceeds water reduction targets
Utilities experts from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) are already exceeding their Ministry of Defence ‘green’ targets to reduce water consumption on the UK military estate – conserving water resources and saving money for the taxpayer.
London ranked 15th in study of world’s most water stressed cities
London has been ranked 15th amongst the world’s most water stressed cities in a new study of more than 500 cities globally.
2014: hottest global temperatures in April, May and June on record
According to data released by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today, the globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for June 2014 was the highest for June since record keeping began in 1880.
Energy a key issue in new Lords inquiry into EU Regional Marine Co-operation
The House of Lords has launched a new inquiry into EU Regional Marine Co-operation and is calling for the submission of evidence from a wide range of stakeholders, including energy developers.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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